One-Stop Online Solutions for
BC Rural & Coastal Communities
Affordable and scalable subscription-based marketing & messaging services. You focus on running your community, let us make sure the messages get across.
Clear, connected communications for small coastal communities.
A Smarter Way to Share Your Message
Small communities deserve big impact — but limited staff time, unclear messaging, and low social media engagement can get in the way. That’s where we come in.
Our subscription-based communications service is tailored for rural villages, island municipalities, and local governments. For a fraction of the cost of hiring staff, we become your professional communications team — crafting and sharing your announcements, job postings, bulletins, events, and public notices across your digital platforms and into your community spaces.
No more scrambling to format posts, manage schedules, or design last-minute posters. We’ll help you communicate clearly, consistently, and in your own unique voice — without the overhead.
Why sign up?
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✔️ Save time and money – no need to hire, train, or manage new staff
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✔️ Professional-quality content – custom-branded templates for social media, print posters, and email
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✔️ Increase engagement – messages written in a clear, accessible tone to reach your whole community
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✔️ Build trust – consistent communication shows your community you’re organized, responsive, and informed
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✔️ Stay connected – choose to share relevant updates to a regional Facebook hub to help all Gulf Islands and coastal towns see what each other are doing
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✔️ Flexible onboarding – whether you have an existing brand or need one created, we tailor the setup to your needs
Your message matters — let’s make sure it’s heard, loud and clea
Contact us today, and let's start getting your messages heard, together!
What We Can Do for You
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Community announcements (events, alerts, updates)
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Public service messages (closures, boil water advisories, emergency notices)
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Job postings and calls for volunteers
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Press releases and media-ready communications
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Print-ready designs for bulletin boards and mail-outs
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Social media posts for Facebook, Instagram, and more
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Recurring bulletin formatting (monthly or seasonal updates)
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Optional blog writing and cross-promotion of local content
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And more!
Why choose RTB:
Professional Delivery
✔︎ On-brand templates for your unique voice
✔︎ Clear, consistent messaging
✔︎ Fast turnaround times
✔︎ Clean, polished designs for print & digital
✔︎ Free access to high-quality stock images
✔︎ Flat-rate pricing with no surprises
Support You Can Count On
✔︎ Quick, reliable communication
✔︎ Easy onboarding with monthly/quarterly check-ins
✔︎ No hidden fees — full cost transparency
✔︎ Help planning posts and announcements
✔︎ Progress reporting
Community-Centred Solutions
✔︎ "In-house" support, without the office space
✔︎ Add-ons for local business promotions
✔︎ Share updates to a regional island hub
✔︎ Strengthen connection across communities
Room to Grow
✔︎ Services scale with your needs
✔︎ Add websites, blogs, or newsletters
✔︎ Optional logo and brand packages
✔︎ Flexible monthly support
Client Success Stories
BONUS OFFER TO YOUR COMMUNITY:
Affordable website packages for local businesses
Provide your community the benefit of having Rising Tide Business just a call or click away — offering local businesses affordable websites, and the peace of mind that comes with an experienced team on their side. Websites that are:
✔︎ Professionally custom designed
✔︎ On time and on budget
✔︎ Easy-to-use, giving owner full control
✔︎ Mobile and SEO optimized
✔︎ Supported by a friendly team
The best time to get started is now.
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What is SEO?SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a combination of strategies and practices to help your website appear on the first page of search engine results.
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Why is SEO important?When done correctly, SEO results in increased traffic to your website since visitors tend to click on pages that show up first in searches. Sites that appear higher in searches are also often perceived as more trustworthy and credible by users. Building trust is crucial for establishing long-term relationships with your audience.
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How long does the website building process take?Typically this depends on the complexity of your site, any customizations required and the length of time it takes to provide images and text, etc for the site. A rough estimate can be anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks.
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What if I already have a website, can you help me improve it?Reach out today to see what Rising Tide Business can do for you!
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Are there any hidden fees?RTB is completely transparent about prices and timelines. Reach out to see how we can help you get online, on budget, including help with receiving grants to fund your venture in ecommerce. *Exceptions apply.
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Will I need continuing support from RTB?RTB provides the training and support you need to manage your new website on your own, but is only a phone call or email away if you get stuck. You are in excellent hands with RTB!
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Will I have complete control over my website?You will completely own your website that is built by RTB. You will have full ownership access and full control over every aspect of your website and assets.
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Are there any hidden fees?Contact us and we will let you know what you can expect to pay annually for hosting services and domain name.