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Rural Islands Economic Partnership
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Q: “I already have a Facebook and Instagram – as a small business, do I really need a website too?”
A: Great question, and you're not alone. Short answer: Yes! – and here's why: Social media is an excellent way to stay in front of people who already know you, but Google is still the top way people search for services and products. And if they do search on social, we all know how distracting that algorithm can be! A website is also the one place that's entirely yours. Your hours, services, prices, and story are all there, looking the way you want them, and under your co
Ask Beth
Sep 1
Is Your Website Doing Its Job? A 10-Minute Audit for Busy Owners
If your honest answer is “I'm not completely sure” – you're not alone. Between serving customers, managing staff, and keeping the books, your website is - or is not - working for you every single day, whether you're paying attention to it or not. It's usually the first stop for a potential customer before they ever walk through your door or pick up the phone. The good news: you don't need a massive redesign to make it better. You just need ten minutes and a clear-eyed loo
Rising Tide Business
Sep 1
Introducing "Ask Beth": A New Monthly Column for the Questions We Hear Again and Again
If you have questions about your website or your online presence, you are not alone: Do I really need a website if I already have Facebook and Instagram? Why isn't my business showing up when people search for us? How do I keep up with posting everywhere without it eating my whole week? And what the heck is happening with AI! Different businesses, but same worries: am I doing enough, and where do I even start? We hear it again and again – which means we're SO pleased to launc
Rising Tide Business
Aug 31
Ready Before the Rush
A 5-Year Celebration Offering Rising Tide Business Services is celebrating 5 years of supporting rural and coastal businesses across BC. Launched in 2021 under the Rural Islands Economic Partnership, Rising Tide was created to help small businesses and non-profits stay visible, connected, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. For five years, we’ve helped organizations: Build easy-to-manage websites Show up in search results Create clear, professional content Devel
Rising Tide Business
Mar 1
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