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            • We’re always on the lookout for thought leaders and subject-matter experts that want to share their expertise with our members. Our blog is a hub of information for the local business community, and having a published guest blog on our site is a great way to gain credibility in your industry. 

              Please note: Only submissions from individuals at member companies will be considered. 

               

              Quality requirements 

              An effective guest blog post should: 

              • Be well-researched and well-written. 
              • Provide insights beyond general knowledge on a timely, relevant topic that provides value to our readers. 
              • Strive to avoid topics that have been covered many times over. 
              • Provide at least one tangible takeaway a reader can apply to their business. 

              Contributors must also:

              • Provide original content only. Content published on our site cannot be published on another platform or website. 
              • Avoid writing a blog that is a sales pitch. Self-promotion and partisanship should be limited to your author bio. 
              • Proper citations must be included for facts, figures, and quotes. 
              • The Board of Trade reserves the right to edit/adapt/promote or reject your guest blog as we see fit. 


              How to get your blog published.


              Step 1: Create a content proposal

              Before you spend the time crafting a full blog post, submit a quick content proposal that includes: 

              • Proposed topic 
              • Proposed title and outline 
              • Brief author bio 
              • Writing sample

              Topics include: 

              • Business strategy 
              • Leadership 
              • Human resources 
              • Marketing 
              • Accounting/financial management 
              • Small business advice 
              • Import/export 
              • Energy 
              • Current trends 


              Step 2: Submit your proposal 

              Send an email with the above items to aeid@bot.nf.ca (Subject: Guest blog submission). Please allow 1-2 weeks for a response. 

              After we review your proposal, we’ll let you know if we’re interested in moving forward with your blog. If we are, we will work with you to set a realistic timeline that incorporates review and publishing dates. 


              Step 3: Develop your blog post

              • Keep your post to less than 700 words. 
              • Spend extra time crafting an engaging headline. 
              • Use subheadings for each meaningful point. 
              • End your post with a powerful conclusion and an open question to engage readers and encourage comments.