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Business Tips for BC Businesses
Get practical advice on marketing, websites, SEO, social media, branding and business technology. Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow, our articles share clear ideas you can use in your business.


What Marketing Actually Works in 2026? | BoostBC
Marketing in 2026 looks a lot different then is did in 2025. Last year, everyone was rushing to figure out how they could get AI to work for them. This year, there is so much AI generated content out there, that it is no longer an advantage in marketing. Everyone has access to the same tools, and with the overwhelming amount of content, and how easy it has become to spot an AI post, consumers have learned how to ignore it.

Paige H.
Apr 232 min read


How Local Businesses Can Get More Google Reviews | BoostBC
Reviews, both positive and negative, increase your digital footprint, making it easier for local customers to find you. It is important to keep these reviews coming in and to keep up the replies to each one you get. Here are a few ways you can increase the number of reviews you get on Google.

Paige H.
Apr 212 min read


How to Partner With Other Local Businesses (Without It Feeling Awkward) | BoostBC
Partnering with other local businesses can be incredibly beneficial for everyone involved, but someone has to take the first step. Reaching out can feel a little awkward at first, even when you know it has the potential to help you grow within your community. The good news? It doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips to help you move past the awkward stage and get straight to the fun part.

Paige H.
Apr 152 min read


5 Design Mistakes That Make Businesses Look Unprofessional | BoostBC
Ensuring your business's online presence shows you are a professional, competent company is very important, especially for a small business trying to get off the ground. There are many mistakes first time business owners can make that bring down the professionalism of the website and in turn, the company.

Paige H.
Apr 82 min read


Not All Money is Good Money, How to Protect Your Business | BoostBC
Fake cash is circulating far more than you are probably even aware of. Would you be able to spot a counterfeit bill in your register? Fake bank notes are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. At fist glance, these bills can look like the real deal, but with a quick look in the right place, you can confirm it legitimacy

Paige H.
Mar 272 min read


Cold Calling Sucks! I Read the Book so You Don't Have to | BoostBC
We all know the cold calling sucks, but as Armand Farrokh and Nick Cegelski explain in their book, it actually works... If you do it right. Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works) outlines the different ways to make cold calling work for you. What to say and what not to say to get past the first 30 seconds of a cold call, and even book the meeting.

Paige H.
Mar 197 min read


Why Entrepreneurs Rarely Feel Like They’ve “Made It,” And Why Learning to Love the Process Changes Everything
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Mar 135 min read


Becoming Good at Cold Calling is Just Like Anything Else, Practice Makes Perfect | BoostBC
Once you have learned the proper skills for the cold calls, the most important thing you can do is practice. Practice like it is your full time job, because well, it kind of is. You want to be practicing in the car, the mirror, while walking down the street, even if it makes you look a little crazy. And I am not saying to memorize your script word for word, I am saying become so comfortable with it, you can go with the flow of a call without losing your groove.

Paige H.
Mar 122 min read


Saving for Retirement as a Small Business Owner in BC | BoostBC
Retirement plan options for the small business owner.When operating a small business, it is easy to get lost in the day to day expenses, but it is very important to plan for a secure future for yourself. Here are some of the best ways a business owner can set themselves up for success in retirement.

Paige H.
Mar 32 min read
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