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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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What Science Says About Entrepreneurs' Brains

Entrepreneurs think differently than average workers. This unique mindset is what enables them to succeed.

6 Annual Employee Documents

While most of the required paperwork will be completed during employee onboarding, there are some forms and policies employees should re-sign every year.

How Mental Simulation Can Secure Sales

A picture of a juicy burger may or may not convince customers to make a purchase. Find out why.

How A Beauty Entrepreneur Took Her Brand from Swap Meets to Urban Outfitters

Competing in the $57 billion U.S. beauty industry against titans who have big advertising budgets is tough. Yet Hernandez did just that with Beauty Creations, poised to surpass $60 million in sales.

Small Businesses Thriving Through Upcycling

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” rings true for these six small businesses that transform unwanted textiles and organic waste products into fashion statements.

A Retailer's Guide to Early Holiday Merchandising

Selling holiday-related items last-minute can cost you. Here’s why.

Giving Tuesday Ideas for Small Businesses

Giving Tuesday comes around once a year, but here are ways your small business can participate during the holiday season and year-round.

Ways to Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

Here are some ideas for celebrating October 18, National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.

Optimizing Your E-Commerce Site for Cyber Monday Success

Small business owners can take advantage of the holiday rush this Cyber Monday by preparing their e-commerce websites for increased traffic using this guide.

Cybersecurity: How to Protect Employee Data

Employee information is a recent target in hacking attempts and data breaches. Here’s how to protect your team’s personal data.