The Small Business Sidekick Blog

All things marketing for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

February 23, 2026

Symmetry: Making Your Online & Offline Representation Seamless

I write a lot about balance when it comes to digital marketing.     Balance is crucial in many respects – from fending off volatility coming […]
February 16, 2026

Marketing Balance Revisited: Why It’s More Important Now Than Ever For Small Businesses

Last year I mentioned the importance of balance when it comes to digital marketing for small businesses.     In that post I described how keeping […]
February 9, 2026

New Surfaces, Old Ways: Staying Customer-Centric In The AI Search Era For Small Businesses

Late last year, I briefly touched on search in the AI era, and mentioned how many modern LLM interfaces go hand-in-hand with the search domain and […]
February 2, 2026

What Are You Really Offering?

Last year in this blog I mentioned the importance of understanding what matters most to your best customers.   This can be a helpful starting point […]
January 26, 2026

Focus And Fundamentals: Make Them Your Core Strengths In 2026

Welcome to 2026 – it’s good to be back writing again in the New Year.     Last year in this blog I went into detail […]
December 15, 2025

See You In The New Year: Looking Forward To 2026

This post will be short and sweet today – just a simple thank you for following along this year on this blog.       It’s […]
December 8, 2025

End Of Year Review: How Do Your Reviews Stack Up In 2025?

The end of the year is often a time for reflection and planning for the New Year for many small businesses.       From maintaining […]
December 1, 2025

Be Local: 4 Ways To Win The End Of The Year Turn

With Thanksgiving now fully behind us in 2025 (already!), for many small businesses the months of December through February can present challenges on many fronts.   […]
November 24, 2025

Gratitude Week: 3 Things I’m Grateful For (So Far) In 2025

2025.       It’s hard to believe 2025 is almost over – it’s been an incredible year so far & there’s a lot to be […]
November 17, 2025

Decision Axes: What Matters Most To Your Best Customers?

A few weeks ago I mentioned the importance of creating a very clear description of who, exactly, your best customers are.     Without this description […]