Blog Guidelines

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.