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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 Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and many states require businesses to file annual reports. Use this guide to meet your reporting obligations.

Can a Small Business Go Public?

Thinking about an initial public offering (IPO)? Learn what qualifies a company to go public, the reasons for doing so, and alternatives for ineligible entities.

Tax Record Retention: What Documents Should You Keep?

How long should you store tax returns, statements, and supporting documents? Learn about the IRS records retention requirements.

CO— Strategy Studio: Managing Your Cash Flow

Your business’s cash flow is a direct view of its financial health. Here are some expert tips, metrics, and technologies to help manage your cash flow.

A Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

If you’re a business owner claiming the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) or exploring eligibility, use this guide to ensure your business qualifies.

How Dan-O’s Seasoning Leveraged TikTok to Find Success

Forced to switch to the social media platform to sell his Dan-O’s Seasoning products when the pandemic hit, Dan Oliver has garnered millions of followers on TikTok. Sales followed.

Startups Help Restaurant Takeout Businesses Go Green

Technology — and changing consumer behavior — are key to the success of this emerging business model, founders of reusable container businesses say.

Macy’s SVP of Communications Discusses His Mentor

Bobby Amirshahi’s mentor imparted key strategic planning skills and emboldened him to lean into his identity as a Middle Eastern gay man to do the ‘critical work’ of diversity.

4 Causes of Entrepreneurial Burnout (And How to Avoid Them)

You don’t have to live in a constant state of burnout — here are four causes of entrepreneurial burnout and how to avoid them.

How to Issue Form 1099

Streamline tax season by deciding how you will complete and send 1099s to your contractors.