SCORE Greater Phoenix Blog
Where small business experts and mentors share tips, discuss trends, news, and provide advice on a variety of topics for entrepreneurs in every industry. Browse blog posts below or use the search box to find specific articles and subjects.
- Strategy & Planning (227) Apply Strategy & Planning filter
- Marketing, Public Relations & Sales (211) Apply Marketing, Public Relations & Sales filter
- Business Plans/Startup Assistance (137) Apply Business Plans/Startup Assistance filter
- Technology (95) Apply Technology filter
- Operations (66) Apply Operations filter
- Accounting & Cash Flow (37) Apply Accounting & Cash Flow filter
- Customer Relations (37) Apply Customer Relations filter
- Human Resources (28) Apply Human Resources filter
- Financing/Capital (21) Apply Financing/Capital filter
- Legal Issues (17) Apply Legal Issues filter
- Product Development & Manufacturing (10) Apply Product Development & Manufacturing filter
- Buying or Selling a Business (6) Apply Buying or Selling a Business filter
- Franchising (5) Apply Franchising filter
- Other (4) Apply Other filter
- Non-Profit (3) Apply Non-Profit filter
- Government Regulations & Contracting (2) Apply Government Regulations & Contracting filter
- International Trade (2) Apply International Trade filter
- Tax Planning (1) Apply Tax Planning filter
- Women Entrepreneurs (4) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (3) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (2) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (2) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (2) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Black Entrepreneurs (1) Apply Black Entrepreneurs filter
- Hispanic Entrepreneurs (1) Apply Hispanic Entrepreneurs filter
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (70) Apply Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services filter
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (55) Apply Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation filter
- Accommodation & Food Services (13) Apply Accommodation & Food Services filter
- Retail Trade (10) Apply Retail Trade filter
- Finance & Insurance (9) Apply Finance & Insurance filter
- Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations (5) Apply Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations filter
- Other Services (except public admin.) (5) Apply Other Services (except public admin.) filter
- Manufacturing (3) Apply Manufacturing filter
- Wholesale Trade (3) Apply Wholesale Trade filter
- Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2) Apply Real Estate & Rental & Leasing filter
- Transportation & Warehousing (2) Apply Transportation & Warehousing filter
- Health Care & Social Assistance (1) Apply Health Care & Social Assistance filter
Does Your Business Have an Exit Strategy?
Successful business owners plan in advance how they will exit their business. Here are examples of business exit strategies.
Digital Marketing Tactics that Generate Sales for Your Small Business
You need a digital marketing strategy before you do anything online! Here's what you need to know....
Why You Need Multiple Checking Accounts to Save Your Business
Depending on your business, you should have separate checking accounts. Here's why...
Why Nonprofits have 5 Target Market Personas to Reach
A nonprofit has at least 5 distinct target markets. Here's what they are...
How to Avoid Being Sued for Copyright Infringement
You can't just grab images from the web! You can get sued for copyright infringement! Find out where to get free-use images...
Partner Spotlight: Phoenix Public Library: Look for Free Solutions for your Business Needs
The Phoenix Public Library offers free resources to help your business succeed. From online classes to lists, to databases for grants, leads and much more!
How to Know What Your Competition is Doing and So You Can Beat Them
Most every business has competition. It’s up to you to keep up with what your competition is doing and today’s technology makes it easy to do that without their knowing it! Here are some tips and tools to help you keep tabs on your competitors.
Video: How to Survive Twitter: Manage it with TweetDeck
TweetDeck is a free tool from Twitter by Twitter. It's a great time-saver where you can easily schedule tweets and respond to people. Learn how to use it in this video.
Is Your Website just a Fancy Online Brochure?
Your website is much more than just a pretty online brochure. Learn everything that your website should be doing for your business.
From Lead Generation to Lead Capturing – the Role of the Website
Social media marketing is way more than just posting or buying a Facebook ad. You want to generate quality leads. If you've been frustrated with lousy results, this may be why.....
If You’re not Using LinkedIn, You’re Missing a Powerful Tool
LinkedIn is a powerful tool to help you establish yourself as an expert in your field. Check out the latest features added...
10 Common Social Media Marketing Mistakes – Don’t Make Them!
Social Media is where your business needs to be if you want new customers. You either have to embrace it or get left behind in the dust. Here are the 10 common social media marketing mistakes made by most newbies in online marketing.