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Small Business Month

Celebrating small business this month, and year-round.

Small Business Month: Events, Tools and Resources

May is National Small Business Month! At CO—, our goal is to help small business and startup owners begin and succeed in their businesses. Here, we've curated a collection of content—from events happening this month, to tools your business can use year-round—to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.
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Ready. Set. Scale. 2025 Customer Trends Every Small Business Should Know

Small business experts highlight consumer trends that made their impact in 2024 and share insights into the key trends expected to shape 2025.

Holiday Shopping Marketing Trends Predict 2025 Retail Trends

Consumers shifted where and how they shopped this holiday season, sending clear messages about what businesses should focus on going forward.

Big Hiring Trends for 2025

AI, skills hiring, and employee value propositions are all key hiring trends to know in 2025.

Experts Share Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season

Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI.

Create a Sense of Community in Your Business

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room, a dog training service company, to share his tips on how to foster a sense of community in your business venture.

Best Practices for an Inclusive Business Culture

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Don Padilla and Eric Abbe, brothers and franchisees behind Blo Blow Dry Bar in Porter Ranch, California, to share their tips on how to become an inclusive small business.

What Amazon is Doing To Help Small Business Sellers During the Holiday Season

The online giant’s new AI-powered tools produce marketing content and analyze sales data, enabling SMBs to use its supply chain and e-commerce tools anywhere they sell products.

Tax Season Planning You Should Be Doing Now

Assess your year-end tax strategies by reviewing current IRS guidance. Here are the details you need to know.

Best HRIS for Small Business: Compare Top HR Software

See how these popular human resource information systems (HRIS) for small companies streamline benefits, payroll, and core human resources workflows.

How a Former Waitress Built the Solidcore Fitness Chain and Made $100 Million

Against all odds, Anne Mahlum launched and grew one of the fastest-growing Pilates fitness chains in America thanks to her leadership acumen.