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 Establish and Build Business Credit

Business credit can open doors for loans, grants, and other funding activities. Here’s how to establish credit that will help you grow and expand your venture.

How to Turn a Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business

Finding success with your side hustle? Go full-time! Here’s what you need to know about transforming a side hustle into a full-time business.

Small Businesses Creating Planners and Guided Goal Books

Scheduling, tracking, and reflecting — these brands design planners and journals to organize important thoughts and objectives.

Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy in 2025

As the business industry navigates its way through "career cushioning," here are many ways your business can keep its staff members happy and loyal.

Run a Remote Business Successfully: Tips From Someone Who Has Done It

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we feature Curtis Sparrer, Founder of Bospar, a remote-based boutique public relations agency, to share his tips for other business owners with remote ventures.

How Passkeys Increase Small Business Cybersecurity

Passkeys offer a passwordless login solution based on digital credentials, such as biometrics or PINs, to eliminate the possibility of unauthorized access.

Daily Accounting Checklist for Small Businesses

Keep cash flow top of mind and day-to-day accounting tasks in check with an easy bookkeeping routine.

What Is Collateral?

Putting down collateral can make it easier to qualify for a loan, but it can be a risky move.

Things That Will Make You a Better Boss

These resources can help you develop leadership and managerial skills that improve your team's performance.

Tax Deductions for Small Businesses

Tax deductions reduce your business’s taxable income, which can save you money on quarterly or yearly taxes. Here are 15 tax deductions your small business should know about.