Welcome to our blog — a resource built for and by the American small business community. Whether you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, or running a growing company, our goal is to share useful, relatable content. To keep things helpful and high-quality, please follow the guidelines below when submitting articles.
Note: Our readers are primarily U.S.-based small business owners and self-employed professionals. Content should reflect American business practices, terminology, spelling (American English), laws, currency, and examples.
Content Standards
- Originality: All posts must be original and not republished elsewhere. No plagiarism or unedited AI output.
- Relevance: Focus on topics like small business strategy, marketing, finance, taxes, tools, growth, time management, compliance, and real-life lessons.
- Value: Share actionable advice, personal experience, or expert insight. Avoid fluff, generalities, or excessive self-promotion.
- No Advertorials: Articles must not read like advertisements. Do not pitch your services or products within the body of the content. Subtle credibility is fine; overt marketing is not.
Writing Style
- Voice: Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Write like you're helping a peer, not selling to one.
- Tone: Use plain, clear language. Avoid jargon unless explained.
- Length: Ideal length is 800–1,500 words. We welcome well-edited long-reads and concise how-tos.
Formatting & Structure
- Headline: Clear and benefit-driven. Use title case and keep it under 70 characters.
- Opening Paragraph: Grab attention and immediately state what the reader will learn or gain.
- Subheadings: Use to break up content into sections.
- Lists and Bullets: Use for clarity and readability.
- Wrap-up: End with a summary, call to action (non-commercial), or helpful resource.
Media & Links
- Images: You may include relevant, high-quality royalty-free images. Always provide attribution if needed.
- External Links: Only link to trusted, relevant resources. No spammy or affiliate-heavy links.
- Internal Links: Link to related articles on our site if you’re aware of them.
SEO Best Practices
- Use a primary keyword or phrase that reflects what your article is about.
- Include it in your title, intro, subheads, and meta description (under 160 characters).
- Break content into skimmable sections with logical structure.
Prohibited Content
- No political rants, hate speech, or discriminatory language.
- No “get rich quick” schemes, pyramid/MLM content, or unrealistic claims.
- No AI-only articles without human oversight.
- No advertorials, sales pitches, or promotional content disguised as articles.
Contributor Bio & Rights
- Include a short bio (50–100 words) with your name, business, or relevant background.
- You may include one link to your business or professional website.
- By submitting, you grant us the right to edit, publish, and distribute your article.
- We may request revisions or decline articles that don’t meet our standards.
Review Timeline
We aim to review all articles within 7 business days. If your article is accepted, we’ll notify you of the publish date. Minor edits may be made for tone, clarity, or formatting.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with the small business community!