Coming up with quality, engaging blog topics for your small business can be tough and time consuming. This is why we did you a solid and thought of– not just a few– but 101 topics ready to be used. All of the posts below can be geo-modified, tweaked or completely axed by your blogging team in order to get the best possible content for your blog.
We’ve broken up our ideas into three sections.
- General ideas every small business can use
- Ideas better suited for B2Cs
- Ideas better suited for B2Bs
Okay, now get to writing and watch your blog grow!
General Ideas for Small Businesses
- Awards
- Case Studies
- Volunteering
- Contests
- Company News
- Industry News
- Local News
- New client announcement
- Major promotion announcements
- Technology you love
- Tips
- Social “Buzzfeedy” lists
- Expert advice on buying
- Infographics
- Quizzes
- Reasons Why…
B2Cs
For Restaurants:
- Seasonal Menu Items
- Chef Profiles
- Employee Favorites
- Recipes (for smaller items, famous sauces or cocktails)
- “Our Food Philosophy”
- Food & Drink Pairings
- What to Do Before _____ (Local Event in Your City)
- Tips on eating Healthy when you Eat Out
- Secret Menu of things to order
- Cocktails recipes
- Dessert pairings
- Tipping / restaurant etiquette
- How to dine with kids in tow
Boutiques
- 2015 Clothing/Accessory Trends
- What to Wear to…(play on local events if possible!)
- Clothing pairing
- Gift ideas
- Local events
- Hair & Makeup styling
- Sizing guide (what does a size 6 mean, etc)
- Caring for your clothes – do you REALLY have to handwash everything
Ecomm
- 10 Gift Ideas for…
- New product announcements
- How to… (something that requires use of your product or service)
- Unique ways to use your products
- Activities, adventures or learning that uses your product
Financial / Banks
- How to save money
- Frugality tips
- Retirement tips
- Comparison of loans, accounts, etc
- Tips for businesses
Health & Wellness
- Product features
- Recipes
- Exercises Ideas/ Tips
- Advice from professionals
- Financial tips
- Debunking Myths
Travel
- Packing Tips
- Tips for booking travel
- Insider secrets on specific locations
- Things to do…. (seasonally, location-based, etc)
- Best restaurants in specific locations
- Worst restaurants in specific locations
- Cheap activities in specific locations
- Adventures
- Where to stay
- How to save money
- Kid friendly tips
Medical Office (Dentist, Doctor)
- Natural Cures/Remedies
- Pre-treatment care
- Post-treatment care
- Insurance guidance
- Common ailments
B2Bs
Marketing
- Ways to Market…
- Examples of marketing done right
- New Marketing Ideas/ Trends
- Top Marketing Tools for…
- Comparison of types of marketing (ie SEO vs. PPC)
- Social Media in your Industry
- Content Marketing in your industry (Podcasts, videos, infographics)
Legal Services
- Updates to current laws/regulations
- Contract laws every business owner should know
- Employee laws every business owner should know
- When to hire a lawyer
Business / Sales Consulting
- Sales Tips
- Networking tips
- How to close a deal
- Best sales tools
- Tips for converting online
- Communication Tips
- How to use TOOL for better sales
Tech (Software / POS systems / IT)
- Tool/ tech reviews
- Unique ways to use the software
- How to customize….
- Troubleshooting tips
- Software updates / launch announcements
- Newest gadgets
- How to Better organize__ (something that requires your software/system)
Manufacturer
- How to save money on your process
- How to save money on shipping
- Ways to be eco-friendly
- Quality control tips
- How to decrease cost per unit
- Why we’re made in USA (or why we’re made in COUNTRY)
- Accounting best practices for inventory (LIFO vs FIFO)
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