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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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Things to Consider Before Embracing Work From Home For Your Business

Working from home has been a challenging but rewarding experience for many employees. Here’s how to weigh the pros and cons of making it a permanent policy.

Best Virtual Event Platforms for Businesses

To slow the spread of COVID-19, many in-person events have gone virtual. If your business is considering hosting a virtual event, here are six event platforms you can consider.

How Blenders Eyewear Reached a $90 Million Valuation in 7 Years

With an acquisition by Safilo Group, Blenders Eyewear is taking on legacy brands and Warby Parker, too.

Best Financing Options for Franchise Businesses

Like franchise opportunities themselves, financing options are many and varied.

Marcus Samuelsson: Entrepreneurship & the Future of Restaurants

Chef Marcus Samuelsson sat down with CO— to discuss his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and what restaurants need to survive COVID-19.

theSkimm Founders Reveal Secrets to Business Success

Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, founders of the popular newsletter theSkimm, discuss how they developed a subscriber base of 7 million subscribers, adapting to 2020’s challenges and more.

Tips for Cutting Overhead Business Costs

Need to trim your overhead costs? Small business owners share their best tips for reducing expenses while maintaining employee and customer satisfaction.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Award Winner

Jam Hops Gymnastics Factory was recognized as the Small Business of the Year for its commitment to transforming the lives of children at the 2020 Dream Big Awards by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The Big Week for Small Business: Perfecting the Pivot: Strategies from Star Business Owners

On day two of The Big Week, we discuss key ways business owners can continue to propel their businesses onward and upward, even in the face of adversity.

Legal Agreements for Family Owned Businesses

For many family owned businesses, it can be easy to overlook the legal documents that form the foundation of most businesses. Here are some agreements to consider implementing.