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About COSE
The Council of Smaller Enterprises is your one-stop-shop for all of your small business needs.
With a COSE membership you can unlock the tools necessary to take your business, your skills, your team and the small business community as a whole to the next level.
Having a coach on your team can not only help you grow your business, it can improve your leadership skills, provide clarity on your vision and so much more. Read on to discover if a business coach might make sense for you.
A strategic plan doesn't need to be overwhelming or scary. Read on as we review basic terminology and components of a plan and how it can help your business—and you.
To help ensure the long-term success of an employee, your company needs to have an effective onboarding process and training opportunities in place. Follow these 13 tips—ranging from providing a mentor for new employees to clearly stating your definition of success in the job—to properly welcome new hires.
Learn more about why automation and lean processes should be something to consider for your business.
Grow With Us
Member Benefits
Grow your small business and improve your bottom line with products, services, and programs exclusive to COSE members and their employees.
Connections
Our wide variety of networking events and tools will not only connect you to other local entrepreneurs for insight and camaraderie.

Advocacy
COSE works with policymakers and other key stakeholders to foster a positive environment for small businesses to grow and thrive.
Resources
Read articles from COSE’s online publication, Mind Your Business, written for and by small business owners.
NEO Safety Council Schedule of Events (Registration) | June 2023 – September 2023
Northeast Ohio Safety Council meetings are held monthly and will include a discussion on pertinent safety issues and will also serve as a networking opportunity for participants. Please arrive by …
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Find out more »Cocktails with COSE
Lakewood, OH 44107 United States
We are putting a new spin on Coffee with COSE this month and moving our conversation over coffee to a conversation over cocktails! Our discussion will focus on “Your Biggest …
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Find out more »GCP Networking Night – Nano Brewery
Cleveland, OH 44113 United States
Cozy and forward-thinking, Ohio City craft brewpub Nano Brew hosts our October networking night. Don’t miss your chance to sample their seasonal brews while networking with Cleveland business leaders in …
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Find out more »GCP Networking Night | Fat Heads Brewery | Nov. 30
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 United States
Get ready for the Holiday Season with a festive night of networking and appetizers at award-winning Fat Heads Brewery in Middleburg Heights. Raise a Holly Jolly and mingle with other …
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