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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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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.

Background Music Services for Small Businesses

Set the right tone with licensed music from these background music services.

The Best Apps for On-the-Go Entrepreneurs

Manage customer relationships, keep organized, and stay on top of finances with these apps for small business owners.

How to Identify a Need in Your Community for a New Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Amber Woods, Owner of two Dogtopia locations, to share her best advice on how to determine a need for a new business in your community.

How to Cross-Link in Your Content to Improve Search Ranking

Internal cross-linking helps Google’s algorithms understand how pages on your site relate to one another and which pages are most important.

What Is Payroll-as-a-Service?

Payroll-as-a-service is a convenient way to outsource payroll tax reporting and withholding and ensure that your team is paid on time.

Services and Software to Save on Shipping Costs

Shipping costs can be pricey for small businesses, but these five services will help you find ways to save.

Emerging Tech Trends Small Businesses Should Pay Attention To

AI is driving the biggest tech trends that small business owners should be tracking over the coming months.

Small Businesses on Wheels

These small businesses are keeping costs down and flexibility high with their alternative modes of operation.