Make the Most of Your Social Media Time Investment

SCORE Tip of the Week: Best Ways to Market Your Business with Pinterest

SCORE's CEO, Kenneth R. Yancey, gives tips for increasing awareness of your business through the social media platform Pinterest.

Increase Engagement with Customers Through a Content Marketing Strategy

Small Business Marketing Tips for the Summer

SCORE Tip of the Week: Using Local Search to Boost Your Business

SCORE's CEO, Ken R. Yancey, explains how to use online listings to drive customers to your business.

When is the Right Time to Incorporate Your Small Business?

What Drives "Likes" of Facebook Fan Pages?

Do Your Customers Deserve a Reward?

SCORE Tip of the Week: How to Cash in on Summer Events

SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, offers advice for getting the most marketing potential out of seasonal events.

Five Tips for Crafting Effective Facebook Updates

Small Business Success Story: From Artist to Entreprenuer

Why Your Business Blog Needs Guest Bloggers

The Best of "Big Tips"

A roundup of the best tips and advice from our small business VIPs.

The Small Business Patch Guide to Marketing Your Business Online

Small Business Success Story: Turning Passion into Profit

Tips for Creating Compelling Blog Posts

Writing a business blog can be one of the best ways to establish your brand, connect directly with your customers, and drive traffic to your website. Here are tips to help you create compelling content.

Exploring Mobile Advertising Opportunities

Learn how a small business used a pay-per-click mobile ad campaign to reach new customers.

7 Tools You Should Use to Gain Customers

High Tech Ways to Stay in Touch With Customers

5 Steps to Create Brand Advocates for Your Small Business

Strategies for Successful Small Business Marketing

6 Tips to Improve Your Business's Web Presence

Make your website a more effective marketing tool by applying these six tips.

Big Tips for Small Business with HGTV's Cousins on Call

Cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, entrepreneurs and stars of HGTV's Cousins on Call, share their tips for small business success.

Launching a Successful Loyalty Program

Five Social Media Management Solutions For Small Business

Patch Small Business Blogger: 4 Reasons To Improve Your Business Website

SCORE Tip of the Week: Get More Business By Using Referrals

SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, offers tips for getting more referrals—and more business.

Small Business Success Story: Focus on Your Strengths

The Value of Small Business Blogging

Facebook and Twitter have their benefits, to be sure, but don't overlook the effectiveness of blogging.

Negative Word of Mouth: How to Turn it Around

Win over critics with this plan of action for when people are spreading negative word of mouth about your company.

Tips for Small Businesses Starting a Facebook Page

By: Deirdre Weedon

SCORE Tip of the Week: Is Your Business’s Brand Still Working for You?

SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, explains how to evaluate your current branding to assess whether it requires updating.

How to Write Compelling Marketing Copy That Sizzles

By: Ivana Taylor

Patch Small Business Blogger: 3 Steps to Increasing Business Productivity

Small Business Success Story: Growth Through Giving Back

Doing Well by Doing Good

DoGoodBuyUs founder Zack Rosenberg talks to us about starting and growing a social enterprise business.

SCORE Tip of the Week: 5 Ways to Reward Your Employees—Without Spending a Dime

SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, gives advice for improving employee satisfaction on a budget.

Patch Small Business Blogger: What's Local, Green, Community Focused, and Good for Business? You!

Be sure not to overlook the simple but valuable ways you can create buzz for your business in your community.

Attracting Friends and Followers

Does your business's social media image invite the audience you want to attract?

Small Business Success Story: Harnessing the Power of Social Media