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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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8 Technologies We Can Thank NASA For

NASA technologies have lead to all sorts of products you benefit from every day.

Founders Who Started Businesses After 30

Founding a company doesn't always happen during or fresh out of college. Here are eight founders who used their seasoned professional experience and industry knowledge to begin successful businesses.

L.A. Fashion District: Where Designers Get Down to Business

Los Angeles may lack the international profile and glam designers of New York or Paris, but it still remains one of the hottest destination for startup fashion and retail entrepreneurs.

What Is a Working Capital Loan?

Working capital loans are often used to fund everyday business expenses like payroll, rent and operational costs and manage cash flow gaps during a business’s slow season.

How to Motivate Employees

There are many ways to make your employees feel both heard and valued, which in turn will boost morale and productivity for your business.

Why the Rental Economy Is Gaining Popularity

Rentals are the hottest trend in retail, with traditional brands and startups offering consumers short-term, commitment-free use of goods without the headaches, cost or ownership.

How Des Moines, Iowa Is an Insurance Industry Hub

With its low cost to doing business and its educated workforce, Des Moines, Iowa has become a prime location for the insurance industry — for smaller, specialized companies and large firms alike.

Interview With Anthony Hutcherson on Bengal Cats

The Bengal cat has a devoted following of fans and breeders. Self-taught expert and breeder Anthony Hutcherson weighs in on the qualities, characteristics and high price tag.

Becoming The Boss: How an Entrepreneur Went From Trainer to CrossFit Owner

Welcome to a not-so-ordinary boutique gym, 202Strong, where one of the company’s young owners also happens to be a not-so-ordinary fitness coach.

Loved Ones, Now Forever: Eterneva’s Cremation Diamonds Shine from the Ashes

When Eterneva co-founder Adelle Archer’s friend and mentor Tracey Kaufman died of pancreatic cancer in 2015, Archer wanted to honor her memory in a personal way.