When I wrote my first version of What to Sell on Etsy, I did a lot of research using various SEO sources to determine where there was high product demand combined with a low number of Etsy listings. I have now updated it for 2026,...
How to Optimize Your Business for AI Search
January 26, 2026
So why do you need to know how to optimize your business website for AI search? Because according to Sensor Tower, a leading market intelligence platform, consumers are no longer starting their buying journey on Google. Instead, they are starting with AI. Their recent report...
Why Starting a “Coaching” Business is the Opportunity for 2026
January 3, 2026
If you are considering starting a coaching business in the new year, the good news is that the data is on your side. Google Trends recently released its top search trends for 2025, and “coaching” searches were one niche that really stood out. Google highlighted...
January Blog Post Ideas
December 28, 2025
As a small business owner, a blog can be one of the most powerful tools for driving traffic and sales. I know this firsthand—my blog is my top traffic generator, outperforming advertising, social media, and even publicity. The reason is simple: when you consistently write...
Need a Killer Product Idea for 2026?
December 17, 2025
I spend a lot of time doing in-depth product research for clients, and as a result, I uncover a lot of untapped opportunities. I recently added to my ebook, 205 Product Ideas for Small Business designed to give you all the inspiration you need.. Here...
Social Media Ideas for Every Day of January
December 8, 2025
I have been coming up with social media content calendars for years. My ideas are based on SEO trends this time of year, as well as my own creative ideas for engaging content. Here is a free sample page from my 2026 Social Media Calendar....
Christmas Marketing Ideas for Small Business
December 1, 2025
Christmas is the biggest shopping season of the year, so why not take advantage of some of my Christmas Marketing Ideas below to help drive more customers and sales to your small biz. Sponsor Your Local Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, or Toy Drive Local sponsorships...
Why Thanksgiving Is a Hidden Goldmine for Small Business
November 14, 2025
If you’re a small business, the seasons and the holidays can provide amazing sales opportunities for you. One that has never been hotter, is Thanksgiving. If you take a nod from the big brands, you will see that many of the Thanksgiving products and services...
Easy Marketing Idea: Remind Your Customers About Daylight Savings Time This Weekend
October 30, 2025
Need a quick easy marketing tip? One of the top searches this weekend will be “Daylight Savings Time Change”, so use this as an opportunity to email your customers (such as I am doing). For example: Friendly Reminder: Clocks “fall” back Sunday at 2 am....
15 Small Business Ideas for 2026
September 30, 2025
Whether you’re looking to escape the 9-to-5, start a side hustle, or make use of specialized skills, here are 15 of my most promising small business ideas for 2026 that you should keep on your radar. Before You Start Reading! Be sure to download my...