Editorial Policy
At Local Business Magazine, our goal is to publish clear, useful and trustworthy content for UK business owners, founders, freelancers and local service providers. This Editorial Policy explains how we choose topics, create content, and maintain accuracy and integrity.
Our mission
We help UK readers make better business decisions by providing practical guidance, plain-English explanations, and real-world insights that support everyday operations and long-term growth.
What we publish
Our content typically covers:
- Small business advice (operations, growth, planning, productivity)
- Finance and funding (cash flow basics, budgeting, funding routes, practical money guidance)
- Tax and legal explainers (written for understanding, not jargon)
- Marketing and digital (local SEO, paid ads, content strategy, website and conversion basics)
- Startup and entrepreneurship (founder lessons, strategy, early-stage planning)
- Local news and community business (issues that affect local trading conditions)
- Interviews and success stories (real experiences from UK business owners)
Editorial independence
Our editorial content is created to serve readers first. We do not allow advertisers, partners or sponsors to dictate what we write or how we present conclusions.
Accuracy and fact-checking
We aim to be accurate, up to date and fair. Depending on the topic, we may:
- Review official sources (government announcements, regulator guidance, primary documentation)
- Cross-check reputable publications and industry sources
- Use practical examples to help explain complex issues
- Update content when rules, guidance or best practice changes
Even with careful checks, errors can happen. If you spot an issue, please contact us so we can review it.
Updates and corrections
We take corrections seriously. When a meaningful error is confirmed, we will correct the article as soon as possible. If a correction materially changes the meaning, we may add a brief note within the content to explain what changed.
Opinion and analysis
Some content includes commentary or analysis (for example, strategy viewpoints or interpretations of trends). In those cases, we aim to:
- Separate opinion from hard facts
- Explain assumptions and limitations clearly
- Offer balanced context so readers can make their own judgement
Content standards
We work to keep our content:
- Clear — written in plain English with helpful structure
- Useful — focused on actionable takeaways
- Fair — avoids misleading or sensational claims
- Original — created for Local Business Magazine, not copied from elsewhere
Links, references and external sources
We may link to external websites for additional context. External links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily indicate endorsement. We aim to link to reputable sources where possible.
Affiliate links and advertising
Some articles may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase via those links, at no additional cost to you. Where relevant, we will disclose affiliate relationships clearly within the content.
Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions, rankings, or recommendations.
Guest contributors
We may accept guest contributions from experts and business owners. All guest content must meet our editorial standards. We may edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, tone, SEO structure and consistency.
We do not publish guest content that is primarily promotional, misleading, or written purely to place links. Links may be removed if they do not add genuine value to readers.
Contact
If you have a correction request, feedback, or would like to contribute, please contact us via our website contact page.