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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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Allowing Pets in the Office? Here's What You Need to Know

Pet-friendly workplaces are becoming increasingly popular. Consider these pros and cons of a pet-friendly office and tips for creating a pet policy.

Can a Small Business Issue Stock?

Can a small business issue shares? Explore ways private and public companies leverage equity.

Best Practices for Starting an Employee Resource Group

An employee resource group (ERG) is a valuable resource for your company and your employees — here are six best practices to follow when starting an ERG.

Customers Not Paying? How to Improve Your Collections

Most businesses will face the inevitable nonpaying customer at some point. Here’s what to do if a client misses a deadline.

Hair Accessories Brand Goody Gets Artsy to Cultivate New Consumers

The venerable brand's new Goody Tru collection was created by BIPOC artists and designed to drive sales transactions and appeal to multicultural customers that value self-expression.

Selling a Business? Here's What to Consider

Deciding to sell your business isn’t easy. If you are a small business owner who is considering selling your business, here’s what you need to know.

Buying a Business? Here's What to Consider

There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to purchase an existing business. Here are some important considerations for buyers.

Benefits of Letting Your Employees Goof Off at Work

Recent studies shed some light on how daily moments of levity and periods of mindfulness can help employees focus and make the work day less stressful.

How to Attract Gen Z Customers at Your Small Business

Gen Z customers are interested in supporting small businesses, browsing stores via social media, and buying sustainably. Read on to learn how to attract Gen Z shoppers.

Restaurant Execs Share Top Trends to Drive Growth in 2023

Focus Brands (which owns Carvel and Cinnabon), Marco’s Pizza, and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii deploy strategies for success in a changed restaurant landscape.