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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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Best Resources for LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses

Resources to help you start, run, and grow your business.

Smart Strategies for Learning From Mistakes

Approach defeat with a fresh mindset and overcome preconceptions holding you back. Here’s how to use mistakes as a learning experience.

Text Message Marketing Tools for Small Business

These nine text message marketing tools will help you create personalized messages for your customers and audience.

How to Incorporate Charitable Efforts Into Your Small Business

In this edition of "Ask the Board," Ron Lou, Founder of the Angry Crab Shack, shares how to incorporate charitable efforts into your startup or small business.

How to Successfully Work With a Spouse or Family Member

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Chad Mussmon, the owner of several The Little Gym and Snapology franchises, shares how to work successfully with a spouse or other family member.

Resources For Family-Owned Businesses

These seven resources help family-owned businesses with conflict resolution, succession planning, and financial management.

AI Tools Your Small Business Needs for Competitive Analysis

Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.

5 Ways to Build Community Around Your Local Retail Business

A new report from wholesale marketplace Faire says Americans will spend more to support local retailers. Here’s how to lean into this trend and boost business.

How ‘Retail Concierges’ (Both Digital and Human) Are Poised to Disrupt the Shopping Experience

AI-powered virtual sales assistants and improved tools for store employees will anticipate shoppers’ needs and provide VIP-level service at scale.

What Are APIs and How Do They Work?

Every business can benefit from understanding APIs and how they work. Here’s what you need to know.