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Welcome Back!

A guide to welcoming your customers and employees back to your business.

CO— is here to help.

We know that the concept of returning to work looks different for every business, so our goal is to provide small business owners like you with the resources, tips and tangible advice that you need to create the picture of what that looks like for your own unique needs.
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Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Small Business Recruiting

Managing the hiring and interviewing process is time-consuming. You can attract more candidates and improve internal workflows with the right ATS software.

Experts on the Success of the Stanley Tumbler: What Businesses Can Learn From the Sales Phenomenon

How a 113-year-old water bottle brand with working-class roots became millennials’ ‘quiet luxury’ must-have item, and drove up sales tenfold to $750 million — serving up actionable insights for SMBs.

AI Tools for Better Customer Service

Discover top artificial intelligence tools and features to improve your business’s customer service experience, from conversational chatbots to data analytics.

Sources of Customer Data

Here’s how to find first- and second-party data and leverage it to grow your business.

Why Your Small Business Should Partner With a University

Discover how higher ed–employer partnerships can reshape recruitment and retention for small businesses, fostering a more skilled and adaptable workforce.

How to Protect Your Customer Data

While small business owners are getting smarter about protecting customer data, cyber criminals are too. Stay up to date with the latest strategies for securing your valuable information.

How to Guide Teams Through AI Adoption

Here’s how to optimize AI use among your team, from training employees on AI tools to setting usage frameworks and encouraging experimentation.

How Real Estate CRM Software Benefits Realtors

Connect with clients and build a thriving real estate firm with a customer relationship management platform. Explore advantages, features, and solutions for realtors.

Free Accounting Tools for Small Businesses

Staying on top of your bookkeeping doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Check out these 10 free accounting tools for your small business.

How to Handle a Bad Business Review

Every business has received a negative review at some point. Follow these tips to help turn a negative review into a positive outcome.