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Proofreading services for business: what you need me for

When you’re looking to save time while ensuring your business looks competent and trustworthy, proofreading services for business are essential. Having an independent proofreader helps you avoid inconsistencies and errors. Proofreaders can work on anything involving words. My proofreading services for business customers can cover any of the following content: Keep reading for how proofreading can help you with the content you’re creating. Proofreading services for business documents Business documents are the first impression a business makes on potential customers, employees, and investors. If the content is marred by errors and inconsistencies, it can undermine your business’s credibility. By outsourcing… Read More »Proofreading services for business: what you need me for

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How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

Do you want to promote your business as an LGBTQ+-friendly one? Perhaps you want to be seen in local searches as an LGBTQ+ business or one that is welcoming and inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Not only is this a good thing to do, but it makes good business sense too. A report from Open For Business found that LGBT+ inclusion is correlated with high business performance, investor interest, and overall consumer approval.  It’s common for people to look up local businesses to find ones that meet their needs as consumers, and you can adjust your SEO strategy to show… Read More »How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

The importance of proofreading for websites

With so much online content churned out day after day, it’s easy for mistakes to slip through the cracks. Errors can have a detrimental impact on a business’s credibility and professional, even affecting how potential customers interact with you… if they even choose you. So knowing the importance of proofreading for websites is essential for helping your business grow. Website proofreading is an essential step in the content creation process. Proofreading involves carefully reviewing your text to identify and correct any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. However, proofreading is best done by someone who hasn’t written or edited… Read More »The importance of proofreading for websites

How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community involves more than just changing your logo to a rainbow version, like many companies do during Pride Month. To support the LGBTQ+ community as a business, you don’t have to commit much of your time to be a genuine supporter, though the more you can do the better. Online businesses can support the community in many ways, and below I’ve described just some of them. While the simplest ways of supporting the LGBTQ+ community involve purchasing from LGBTQ+ businesses, mentoring LGBTQ+ business owners, and reviewing LGBTQ+ products, being consistently supportive promotes visibility and awareness to more… Read More »How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

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How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

LGBT+ History Month 2025 is a unique opportunity for businesses to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and build stronger connections with their customers. Every February, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of the ongoing challenges LGBTQ+ face. There are thousands upon thousands of LGBTQ+ people in the UK, and both February and June are great times to highlight your support and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for business marketing tips and ideas for LGBT+ History Month 2025 and beyond. Business marketing tips for LGBT+ History Month 2025 February celebrates historical LGBTQ+ people… Read More »How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

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Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online

Being an LGBTQ+ business owner can be isolating, especially if you’re neurodivergent, based rurally, or you find it difficult to leave your home. When I began working, I realised I needed to find ways to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online. I started out by joining online networking events, which helped me build up connections across the community on social media. Now I’m proud to say that, although I don’t meet people in-person, I have hundreds of LGBTQ+ business connections I can turn to when I need support. Knowing where to start is the first hurdle to finding your own support… Read More »Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online

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How many LGBTQ+ people are there in the UK?

As an LGBTQ+ friendly business, knowing how many LGBTQ+ people there are in the UK can help you guide your business. It can also affirm your dedication to the LGBTQ+ community to see how many people are really out there. I’ve compiled data from the 2021 censuses for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to give you an idea of how many LGBTQ+ people are in the UK. I’ve included data for sexual orientation and gender identity. I hope these insights help your business to be more inclusive. Consider how to support the LGBTQ+ community when marketing and creating products and… Read More »How many LGBTQ+ people are there in the UK?

Should you bother to get business plan proofreading?

One of the first things I was told to do when I set up my freelance business was to start working on a business plan. The whole process lasted over a year and, while fun, meant I had to do a lot of revisions. If I’d had the money, I would have purchased a business plan proofreading service. Luckily, I wasn’t seeking investment or funding, so my business plan was mostly just for myself. Still, the amount of mistakes I’ve found in it since completion is ridiculous. That’s why I offer a business plan proofreading service. Biased or not, I… Read More »Should you bother to get business plan proofreading?

The value a website proofreader brings small businesses

A website proofreader find errors on websites and recommend corrections to their client to improve their website. For many small businesses, the idea of hiring someone to tell them everything wrong about their website isn’t something they’re particularly keen on, but the service can actually bring a lot of value. Impressing potential customers and ranking high in search engines are essential for getting the most out of a small business website. By hiring a website proofreader, you can increase your chances of convincing customers to contact (and pay!) you. Why websites matter so much for small businesses Every bit of… Read More »The value a website proofreader brings small businesses