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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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How to Conduct an Employee Exit Interview

Exit interviews help you understand why employees quit. Here are seven steps to getting started.

How to Cross-Promote Your Business With Other Businesses

Here are a few cross-promotion marketing strategies and tips for finding the perfect cross-promotion partner.

How to Set Up a Profit-Sharing Program at Your Company

A profit-sharing plan incentivizes and rewards employees for their hard work. Follow these steps to implement one at your small business.

How to Motivate Work-From-Home Employees

Working from home can sometimes be demoralizing, so engage your employees with new challenges and opportunities to work flexibly.

Pros and Cons of Offering Employee Sabbaticals

Sabbaticals can be an incredible employee perk, but there are few important considerations to make before implementing this type of leave policy.

How to Delegate Tasks to a First-Time Manager

Are you ready to transfer responsibilities to your new supervisor? Explore constructive ways to improve the hand-off.

How to Plan a Company-Wide Charity Initiative

A charity initiative can be a great team-bonding activity that simultaneously has a wider social impact. Here’s how to organize and execute one.

Sales Strategies to Embrace in 2023

Sales strategies in 2023 will incorporate more technology and smarter demos while seeking to generate high rates of customer loyalty.

How to Choose the Right Brick-and-Mortar Location for Your Business

Choosing a brick-and-mortar location for your business involves scoping the neighborhood, calculating your expenses, and evaluating the accessibility of each option.

Black Friday Marketing Trends Predict 2023 Retail Trends

Retailers are tapping livestream video, TikTok, and small businesses to drive holiday sales, just as old-fashioned brick-and-mortar stores make a comeback.