How to Drive Business for the Holidays (Plus Other Tips and Headlines from Small Business Patch!)

For small biz owners: a roundup of the latest industry news and headlines from Small Business Patch.

Black Friday 2013: Shopping Survival Guide

Venturing out on Black Friday? Check out these Black Friday ads and follow some survival tips.

Photo Of The Day: Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Black Friday 2013: Amazon Ad

Looking for a Black Friday deal on a TV? The online retailer has leaked details of its Black Friday Ad, while upping the ante with deals beforehand.

Stanford Shopping Center Actually NOT Open on Thanksgiving

While many stores are open on Thanksgiving to start the Black Friday shopping blitz early, not all local malls are joining the trend.

Black Friday 2013: Lowes Ad

DeWALT, Dremel, Bosch, and Black & Decker tools; small appliances including a KitchenAid stand mixer; and that’s just the start.

Black Friday 2013: Bed, Bath and Beyond Ad

20 percent off your entire purchase. Dyson Vacuums for 25 percent off.

Who's Hiring In Los Altos: THEIA Corporation, Los Altos Elementary, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Check out the job listings around town.

4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

Best Buy Releases Black Friday 2013 Ad

Apple, Samsung, LG…all of your favorite brands and must-have gadgets are on the Best Buy ad for Black Friday 2013.

Target Releases 2013 Black Friday Ad

You'll stay right on target with your budget if you take advantage of these amazing deals.

Getting Started on Facebook (and Other Tips to Help Your Business Grow)

Who's Hiring In Los Altos: Whole Foods, Bliss Beauty Center, Los Altos Elementary

Check out the job listings around town.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

Are you charting a career change? These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017.

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

PG&E Using Helicopters For Morning Pipeline Checks

"The loss of the use of Line 147 has taken an important arrow out of our quiver."

Who’s Hiring in Los Altos: Starbucks, Whole Foods Market, Los Altos Elementary

Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Small Business Patch Shares Insights to Help Your Biz Grow and Prosper

We aim to support small businesses in our communities and to help them use Patch as a way to tell the stories of small businesses across our country.

Tesla the Top Selling Car in Los Altos Hills

The Model S has become in the top selling car in some of the wealthiest zip codes in California, capturing double-digit market shares.

Patch Releases Android App

Launch syncs with release of Nexus 5.

South Bay, Peninsula Restaurants Earn Michelin Stars

Restaurants in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Woodside, Saratoga and Los Gatos all made the cut. Have you tried them?

Tweet Someone A $5 Starbucks Coffee Gift Card

Give the gift of java in 140 characters or less.

Who’s Hiring in Los Altos: Robert Half Legal, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Accountemps

Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Get Cracking: Monday Best Day to Look for a Job

If you're polishing up your resume, have it ready to go on Monday--take a look at these stats.

Big Tips for Small Business

7 Ways To Make Facebook Work For Your Job Search

You already know about zapping compromising photos. Then what?

Fogarty Institute Showcases Medical Breakthroughs

Steve Wozniak's Home 'Can't Get Broadband,' Sounds Off On iPad Air

The Apple co-founder wishes new iPad Air had more storage capacity.