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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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Michigan-Based Music Shop Brings the Joy of Music to Its Community

Elderly Instruments, the grand prize winner of our 2023 America’s Top Small Business awards contest, not only sells musical instruments but strives to make music more accessible.

How Calgo Gardens Brings Together Nature, Art, and Community

Calgo Gardens, the Eastern regional finalist in our 2023 America’s Top Small Business awards contest, brings the beauty of the outdoors to Monmouth County.

How Small Businesses Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy

With the right funding, resources, and exposure, small businesses can outshine their competition and keep growing, even amid economic uncertainty.

Small Business Grant Application Best Practices

Small business grants are a detailed, multi-step process, and the competition from other companies can be stiff. Here are some tips for writing a strong grant application.

7 Ways to Find Small Business Grants

Small business grants provide free money for startups and businesses, but the competition for funding can be steep. Here are seven excellent ways to find small business grants.

How to Create an Onboarding Process (Without an HR Department)

Onboarding without a human resources (HR) department takes a little initial effort but can easily be replicated as you crank up your hiring.

5 Fall Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

These five fall marketing ideas will help you connect with your customers and attract new leads to your business.

Experts Share Holiday Marketing Trends

A focus on offering high-value gift deals, personalized offers, sustainability, and human customer service are among this year’s potential winning strategies for retailers and brands, analysts say.

What to Know About Taxes for Family Businesses

Taxes apply differently to spouses, children, and other relatives depending on your business entity, ages of family members, and wages.

When To Adjust Your Business Plan

The best business plans are flexible and updated consistently as the business grows. Here are five steps to adapting your business plan.