Clicking the 'Like' button on a business, brand, organization or person's official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.

Local business competitions are growing more popular. Is it time for your company to enter one?

If your site saw a drop in visitors after the search giant's latest change, here's how to get them back.

National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect.

Popular URL shortening service bitly examines the peak times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Cloud technology helped these small companies coordinate operations, manage paperwork and control phone expenses.

A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand.

State and federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech is catching up with social media and employers.

How the guiding principles of "jugaad" can help grow your business with limited resources -- and innovate faster, better, cheaper.

If coverage is weak and hurting your business, consider these tips for trying to get better mobile service.

Use these tips to increase repeat sales by keeping your customers and clients connected to your business.

From calls to action to setting up ‘sharing networks,’ consider these tips for making your content go viral on the popular social network.

As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs.

A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.

App auction services such as Apptopia can turn a few thousand dollars into a new mobile opportunity for aspiring tech entrepreneurs.

To grow your business, the right advisor can help you more than any business book ever could.

More women are working outside the home than ever. If you're looking for ways to retain top talent, consider these ideas for supporting working moms.

With DIY programs, small businesses can join the app revolution on the cheap.

Reimagine your existing content for a fresh web presence. You can start by treating everything your business creates as a critical piece of a larger whole.

Find out how your state and county compare to the rest of U.S.

The U.S. indoor tanning industry faces renewed calls for tighter regulation amid publicity surrounding New Jersey's so-called tanning mom.

From polishing your reputation to using clean email lists, here are the keys to entering customer inboxes.

Hate to negotiate? Fans of the History Channel's hit reality show about a pair of likable antique dealers might learn to love it -- and get better at it.

About one in seven small business owners cite payment irregularities as their most challenging business problem.

In a tough economy, job seekers can be tempted to fudge facts or outright lie on their resumes. Here's how to catch them in the act.

Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.

Go beyond simple error messages. Here's how you can direct visitors to your site's best content and reflect your brand personality.

When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups.

Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources.

Steve Jobs was many things, including a master storyteller. Presenting like he did isn't that difficult. You simply need to create and stick to a particular focus.

Master these five ideas, and you will be well on your way to becoming a master marketer.

If the future of business is mobile, where are mobile apps headed? We spoke with the entrepreneur behind the first self-service app creator on the road ahead.

Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue.

SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site.

Forums and message boards can help you connect with customers -- but keep the marketing messages to a minimum.

Understanding cultural differences is becoming more important in the increasingly global economy. Consider this advice when seeking out new business connections in China and elsewhere in Asia.

New to Pinterest? Most businesses are. Here are some guidelines to help make the most of it for your marketing.

If founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to win over investors, he'll need to have clear explanations for these looming issues.

Subway takes a star turn in a reality TV series about ad agencies competing for a big account. Viewers get a peek at how creatives brainstorm and what makes big companies tick.

Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough.

Not convinced your business should provide customer service via social media? Turns out, social media users spend more when they receive great service.

Our blogger says that the state discount pools for small businesses planned under the health-care reform seems like the most immediate way, among the myriad alternatives under consideration, to save business ...

Many of us dread walking into a room and introducing ourselves to a bunch of strangers. Here's some advice for building professional relationships.

Move over Dropbox. A host of services are catering to businesses' security needs.

Hooters and La Cima, a franchisee for Twin Peaks, reach an out-of-court settlement -- though the war of words continues.

A new report shows women are the major players in social media. Time to tweak your marketing?

While revenues rise among small businesses, the latest payroll numbers show the smallest increase in hiring in seven months.

Phone maker announces new operating system, sweetens deal for app developers.