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Small Business Month

Celebrating small business this month, and year-round.

Small Business Month: Events, Tools and Resources

May is National Small Business Month! At CO—, our goal is to help small business and startup owners begin and succeed in their businesses. Here, we've curated a collection of content—from events happening this month, to tools your business can use year-round—to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.
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How to Start an LLC

Structuring your business as a limited liability company (LLC) is one of the simpler structures, and it comes with several benefits.

Best Practices for an Inclusive Business Culture

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Don Padilla and Eric Abbe, brothers and franchisees behind Blo Blow Dry Bar in Porter Ranch, California, to share their tips on how to become an inclusive small business.

How Dry Goods Refillery Brought Plastic-Free Shopping to NJ

Dry Goods Refillery is a 2024 CO—100 Disruptor. Here’s how this sustainable grocery store introduced its home state to plastic- and package-free shopping.

What Amazon is Doing To Help Small Business Sellers During the Holiday Season

The online giant’s new AI-powered tools produce marketing content and analyze sales data, enabling SMBs to use its supply chain and e-commerce tools anywhere they sell products.

Iconic Business Partnerships and Why They Worked

A successful business partnership is based on complementary skill sets and a shared vision.

What Does Cyber Insurance Cover?

Cyberattacks continue to grow more common, making cyber insurance a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes.

What Is Human-AI Teaming?

Does your small business have a strategy for “teaming up” with artificial intelligence? Here’s how you and your human team can effectively work with AI tools for better results.

Tax Season Planning You Should Be Doing Now

Assess your year-end tax strategies by reviewing current IRS guidance. Here are the details you need to know.

How a Former Waitress Built the Solidcore Fitness Chain and Made $100 Million

Against all odds, Anne Mahlum launched and grew one of the fastest-growing Pilates fitness chains in America thanks to her leadership acumen.

What Is a Limited Partnership?

Similar to general partnerships, limited partnerships involve two or more people going into business together, but with both general and limited investors.