February 23, 2015 Small Business Matters
Leverage Mobile Technology
Hear Bill Jones’ remarks on the founding of COSE and the work of the organization
Start Small, Think Big
The 5 Things You Must Know to Leverage the Future of Digital Marketing by Entrepreneur
4 Tech Trends that Small Businesses Should Not Ignore by the Huffington Post
Five Storefront Solutions for Your Business by Huffington Post
Shopify E-Commerce Solutions
Mobify Mobile Shopping Platform
Square Mobile Point-of-Sale Tools
Reach out to Daniel Young, managing partner at DXY Solutions in Cleveland
COSE Annual Meeting Registration
Register now.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Cuyahoga Community College 10,000 Small Business Initiative
Application for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Initiative
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
February 16, 2015 Small Business Matters
In Memoriam – William Jones
Hear Bill Jones’ remarks on the founding of COSE and the work of the organization
Start Small, Think Big
The Power of Thinking Big, But Starting Small by Small Business Trends
Small Business Growth by OfficeMax
Richard Branson’s Tips for Growing Your Small Business by Entrepreneur
Contact Claude Booker, Owner of Simply Southern Sides, at www.simplysouthernsides.com.
Small Business Boot Camp #1 – “Money Matters”
Small Business Boot Camp with featured speaker Claude Booker, Owner of Simply Southern Sides. Register today.
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
Owner Resources
Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE)
JumpStart
Manufacturer Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET)
Ohio Small Business Development Center
SCORE Cleveland
February 9, 2015 Small Business Matters

Avoid the Naysayers
How to Turn Negativity into Creativity by Entrepreneur
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Naysayers by Growthink
COSE Annual Meeting
Get more information or register for COSE’s Annual Meeting on February 26.
Learn more about our annual meeting panelists and their businesses:
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
Best of Tech Awards
Find more information, categories or nominate yourself or a client for an award.
February 2, 2015 Small Business Matters

Position Yourself as an Expert Through Lengthy Online Content
How to Get People to Read Your Online Content by Huffington Post
4 Suggestions to Help You Produce Better Website Content by Small Business Trends
Contact Anita Campbell, Founder, CEO and Publisher of Small Business Trends
Connection Calendar
Find out all of the exciting opportunities to connect with other small business owners at COSE education and networking events.
Ask the Expert
How can I be more effective in closing a deal?
How to Close a Sale: Strategies to Help Create a Win-Win Business Relationship of Customer Satisfaction and Longevity by Inc.com
This week’s “Ask the Expert” was authored by Dave Harman of Sandler Training. Contact Dave at http://www.biztraining.sandler.com
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Cuyahoga Community College 10,000 Small Business Program
Application for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program