We are always searching for new and innovative content that our audience will find beneficial. Give our site a browse and look at the sort of content we publish or that we have already written ourselves. The requirement is simply new content, that is current, sparks interest and of course, actionable.
Length:
Our usual length is 750 to 1300 words, but we do accept articles that are longer.
Submission deadline is 14 days as standard once pitch has been accepted.
What articles do we accept?
All content on Just Entrepreneurs looks to educate, motivate and inspire, so we will accept articles that align with this. We are especially interested in articles that that gives an insight into current trends and those with actionable advice.
Articles that are not focused on giving our readers actionable advice will not be considered by our editors. They must be usable tips that a reader can put into action straight away or add to further research. We avoid generic content that is well researched and doesn’t give value.
What sources can you use?
Please use reliable sources for all articles. We welcome internal links to our previous articles as well as external links to your supportive content, but would really like to see more links that offer accurate and relevant information, so readers can find more information on the topic. Any articles that are presented as an advertorial will not be published. Please keep in mind that guest articles are not adverts and if you are interested in publishing an advertorial, please let us know and we will direct you to the right team.
The Just Entrepreneurs style guide exists to provide contributors with a single reference for the format, voice and style for all Just Entrepreneurs content and, as well as clarifying contentious points of grammar and spelling.
Our Approach:
The Just Entrepreneurs approach, and subsequently, voice, is based on two fundamental principles:
Just Entrepreneurs brand values
Understanding our readers and delivering them maximum value
Our core brand purpose is to give our readers - pre-startups, sole-traders, micro-businesses and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees a competitive advantage by providing the advice, tools and networking opportunities they need to be successful.
Just Entrepreneurs is user-focused and its content if for the user. We write for business people.
Consequently, all of our content aims to be entrepreneurs and business owner led, researched, offering practical, insightful and accessible real-world solution to the common pain points faced by small business owners and startups. We aim to take a new, cutting edge approach to business advice and so where possible should be as forward-thinking as possible in its approach, but not at the expense of substance.
Just Entrepreneurs readers want clear, practical yet savvy business information; substance; to be inspired; to learn from others’ mistakes and the factors contributing to their success; direction to further practical advice, solutions and resources; real-life examples; sector-specific information; detail; savvy insider tips; professional guidance; to be introduced to new ways to do business; a voice which speaks to them.
Just Entrepreneurs readers do not want: generic textbook advice; jargon they can’t understand; advice they can’t act on; every witty, clever-clever copy ay the expense of quality advice; content they can’t navigate easily; content that doesn’t deliver what they were principally looking for; tied, slow, monotonous copy; content that doesn’t speak to them.
Our Voice:
The Just Entrepreneurs voice, should be relentlessly fast-paced, direct, constantly imparting new information and insight with every point.
Avoid metaphors and analogies which distort rather than add clarity. Just Entrepreneurs readers trust its content. They expect to be informed authoritatively - avoid uncertainty (such as may be, could be, perhaps) and address the reader directly as ‘you’ and ‘your business’.
Avoid jargon - explain complex terms as replaced with real-world business speak. Just Entrepreneurs style should be relaxed and free from constraints of formal or academic rule, but not to the point it loses authority or credibility. Resist becoming too familiar and using unnecessary colloquialisms.
Copy should be easily navigated and friendly to those who wish to jump between different sections - break up sections and use bullet points.
Search engine optimisation (SEO):
To ensure Just Entrepreneurs content is read by as many people as possible, some basis SEO principles should be adhered to in every piece of content published.
When producing your article, consider both the primary keywords associated with the subject of the piece and the highest performing search terms for that subject according to Google. Use Google’s Keyword Planner to research this: https://ads.google.com/intl/en_uk/home/tools/keyword-planner/
Ensure the three most prominent terms are used where possible in the article title, opening paragraph and subheadings - do not cram with keywords as this can have the adverse effect and your article will be sent back for editing.
In addition, ensure that your article uses internal and external links necessary, possible and sensible.
Our style points:
For most style, grammar and spelling issues, Just Entrepreneurs follows the Guardian style guide: https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-observer-style-guide-p
Ready to submit? – please read:
Please proof your article before submitting it to us, this is required as standard for all articles.
Double check your sources and links. If you have quoted someone or used a statistic, please link out to your source. This is to help readers to continue learning and researching the topic.
Financial relationships: Please disclose any financial relationships between yourself and the article you are submitting. It is against our policy to publish articles from contributors who have sold links to individuals or companies. Any contributor found to be violating these policies will be result in your article being removed from our site or we will take away the ability to have your articles published indefinitely.
Is this piece time sensitive? Let us know in the subject line or first paragraph of your email, so we can act quickly.
We will only accept original articles, so articles with posts that have been tweaked from an old article or published elsewhere, will not be accepted by us.
Reduce self-promotion: Any article that excessively promotes your brand, book, product will not go through to publication. External links to your products or website are not accepted within the body of the article. No CTA’s are acceptable within a guest article, so please delete before submission. Please remember that guest articles are not promotional tools and should not be used as such. They are simply a way for you to share your expertise. Any article that is promotional in nature will not be published.
Submit to: emily@justentrepreneurs.co.uk or nadine@justentrepreneurs.co.uk
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After you’ve submitted your article, what happens next?
We do our best to respond to all submitted articles within 7 working days. Once your article has been accepted, any changes will be requested by a member of our editorial team. Once received and we are happy with the edited article, you will receive an email once the article has been published. All accepted articles will be published.
