Cumbria's Local Search Ranking Factors 2026: A Survey for Businesses

Local Search Ranking Factors 2026: For Cumbria’s Businesses: The biennial survey was released last week - interesting reading for any business who needs local customers. https://bit.ly/3LwPqRF #localSEO #localSEOCumbria #HelpSmallBusinessCumbria #LocalSEO_RankingFactors2026

Alberta small businesses are gearing up for a big year ahead. Rising costs, new regulations, and the growing “Buy Canadian” movement are reshaping the market. Discover the top trends Alberta entrepreneurs should watch in 2026 — and how to stay competitive with the right digital strategy. 👉 Read now: https://lnkd.in/gHy6rqwS #albertabusinesses #seo #webdesign #buycanadian #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

⫸ 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce welcomes the findings of the 65th CommSec State of the States report, which shows the Territory has climbed from eighth to fourth place in national economic rankings, its strongest performance since 2016. “The Territory’s improvement in the national rankings underscores a pivotal moment for business. Confidence is building, the private sector is re-engaging, and the Northern Territory is once again becoming a destination for investment and growth.”, said Glen Hingley, CEO of the NT Chamber of Commerce. For small business owners, the rise in household spending and population growth translates into increased demand, greater market potential, and the ability to expand operations. ➡️ For the full media release, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gg5Sgm2k #mediarelease #TerritoryBusiness #Territorygrowth #ChamberNT #chamberofcommerce

Attended the Source Canada summit this week, right during the Small Business Week. Mona shares in the video the thought that every vendor has. What does “Buy Canadian” truly mean for the future of our economy? Here are a few nuggets from the conference: We need due diligence and intentional commitment from both sides – buyer and seller. Show your intentional commitment through your purchasing power. By buying Canadian you show your decision to support your fellow Canadian business. We all need to work together supportively.  Buying Canadian doesn’t mean that you have a “Get out of jail free” card. As a seller, you must be prepared for the procurement process, get the certifications you require and be prepared to do business. If you are a startup, find your niche. Don’t try to compete against the large companies but find that niche within that industry. Danby Appliances for example, focuses on the small bar fridges rather than the larger kitchen fridges. The large companies don’t want to build the small fridges. Get out there. Don’t wait to be found. Source Canada and other events are our national marketplace.  There’s lots more to come, and we are ready.  Thank you Deloitte, OMERS Ventures, Roynat Capital, TELUS, RBCx, Scotiabank, Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs (CCI), City of Toronto, Inovia Capital, Armstrong Fluid Technology, Highline Beta, Aptum, eSentire, TMX Group, NGen Canada, Luge Capital, Schulich School of Business - York University. #SmallBusinessWeek #SourceCanada #BuyCanadian #SmallBusiness #WomeninLeadership 

Pres. Weisheyer met with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition in Tokyo this week – the agreement opens more opportunities for Realtors in both countries, he says. TOKYO -- Florida Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade association, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition Office (JARECO), strengthening international collaboration and expanding business opportunities for real estate professionals in both Florida and Japan. The agreement was signed by Florida Realtors President Tim Weisheyer and JARECO Chairman Masayuki Nakagawaduring a ceremony in Tokyo this week during the Southeast U.S.-Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) joint meeting. It establishes a framework for cooperation, information exchange and professional networking between Florida Realtors and JARECO’s extensive network of real estate organizations across Japan.

Just read this article online, and FIRST thing that strikes me, is what I term " maybe lack of understanding" on how to do business with the Federal Government.... the Reason I believe the numbers acre skewed towards Ottawa area companies come down to JUST two thing. 1. Brand recognition.....they have been around a long time, attending conferences etc creating awareness of the their organization, which in terms brings them to top of mind when contracting people are looking at who to invite to bid on things alike a ProServices opportunity... 2. Understanding what or how to actually build their brand and understanding that the ProServices list is really just a list of Prequalified vendors.....you need to do what you would do in the Private Sector...."Out Reach"...."Out Reach".... How do you create awareness for you company.......Low Dollar Value business is the best way to build trust as well as creating awareness for your brand.....more of these you do, the more YOUR name is remembered when being invited to bid on business steams.....it also teaches the Indigenous entrepreneur about the who and how the department works....I firmly believe EVERY department has its OWN personality..... Once people start to realize that the same rules apply in public sector as the private sector, that you need to do out reach......people buy from people, even if you are on a list..... Its easier that people realize.....but maybe the issue that is created is one of lesser work or ease of success....its still competitive and on top of that its the MOST competitive space in the country..... The saying that works in the private sector is the "KISS" formula and we need to convey that strategy....simple steps... 1. get on the SA/SO...... 2. Find who to reach out to.....departments/contracting/procurement 3. start to engage via emails virtual meetings etc.......to simply get invite for Low Dollar opportunities...... Learn about the department, they learn about you.....and most of all STAY IN TOUCH... probably going to get walloped here on my opinions, but my business background numbers should stand for themselves.....and I think if we could have most Indigenous companies get half of those results, it would be really successful sharing of the business.... https://lnkd.in/gV3N3mG5

We've published the latest business insights and impact on the UK subnational single-site economy using data from the Business Insights and Conditions Survey. In September 2025, 25% of single-site businesses said their turnover had decreased on the previous month, Northern Ireland had the highest proportion of any nation or region (28%), while London had the lowest (21%). More than one in six (18%) of single-site businesses said their turnover was up on the previous month. The South East had the highest proportion (20%) while Northern Ireland reported the lowest proportion (13%). Overall, 8% of single-site businesses said the prices of goods or services sold increased on the previous month. The North West had the highest proportion, at 11%. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeCk2Z_e

Local search is quietly becoming the most powerful tool for small business growth. Here's the data: businesses optimising for local search see a 29% increase in local traffic. Not national rankings. Not viral posts. Just local customers finding you when they search. We've seen this first hand. Our strongest traffic source? Bolsover - our local area. That's not luck. That's strategy. For small businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire, this is huge. You don't need to compete nationally. You just need to show up locally. Three quick wins if you're not seeing local traffic yet: ✓ Optimise your Google Business Profile (it's free and often overlooked) ✓ Use location-specific keywords on your website ✓ Make sure your location is mentioned on every key page The businesses winning right now aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones showing up in local search when their customers are looking. If you'd like to discuss your local search strategy, let's chat. No jargon, no pressure - just real talk about what's working.

Google isn't your friend when you're looking for a business broker to sell your business. There are circa 1,000 such firms in the UK and finding the right one for YOUR business is bloody difficult. Here's why: https://lnkd.in/eHCuqR_y But many vendors start with Google. Google doesn't give you the best ones. Google gives you the ones who are best at SEO. So if you want an SEO expert to sell your business, use Google. Otherwise use a good M&A directory to research firms thoroughly. Spend days, maybe WEEKS doing the research. It really is that important! (Follow The EXIT Firm - Independent, unbiased advice for anyone selling a business for tips on selling a business and on finding the right expertise)

Losing Local Leads? Fix These GBP Mistakes Before Your Competitors Do" Your competitors are getting calls. You’re getting crickets. It’s not your service—it’s your setup. Most local businesses make these GBP mistakes: ❌ Wrong primary category ❌ No keyword-rich services listed ❌ Reviews without context or location Fix: 🔧 Choose the right category (e.g., “Real Estate Consultant” vs “Real Estate Agency”) 🔧 Add service descriptions with local keywords 🔧 Ask clients to mention your city + service in reviews Want me to review your GBP setup? Comment “GBP FIX” and I’ll send a quick audit guide #LocalLeadGen #GBPOptimization #SEOaudit