Every business owner knows someone who knows someone who can build a website. Maybe it was your cousin. Maybe your neighbour's teenager. Maybe a friend who "does computers." And hey, if your website is working, that's great! But what happens when something breaks, your site disappears, or you suddenly need to update it and nobody remembers where anything is?That's where the "My Cousin Built My Website" Emergency Preparedness Kit comes in.

While many businesses are focused on summer vacations, patio season, and enjoying the warmer weather, savvy business owners know that June is actually one of the most important months of the year for marketing planning. Why? Because fall arrives faster than most businesses expect.

For many business owners, summer feels like the perfect time to ease off the gas. Vacations, longer days, and shifting customer routines often make marketing feel less urgent. But while some businesses slow down their online efforts, others see summer as a golden opportunity and they're capturing attention, leads, and sales while the competition goes quietThe reality is that your customers don't stop scrolling just because it's July.

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for many local businesses. Whether you run a tourism company, restaurant, retail store, wellness practice, event service, or trade business, customers are actively searching online and making decisions faster than ever.

As summer approaches in BC, customers are searching, clicking, calling, and booking. Before the busy season hits full swing, now is the perfect time for a digital cleanup. Think of it as spring cleaning for your website, Google profile, and online marketing.Here are 10 quick wins that can help your business look polished, professional, and ready for summer.