Let’s not sugarcoat it—building a startup is one of the boldest things you can do. But figuring out where you actually fit in the market? That part trips up even the smartest founders. Here’s the good news: you don’t need a…
Market and Competitor Research for Small Businesses: A Practical Guide
If you’re running a small business, you already know the pressure of getting everything right with limited time, people, and budget. Trust me, I’ve been there. One of the best decisions I ever made — for myself and for my clients…
2025 Trends in Market and Competitor Research You Can’t Ignore
2025 has arrived, and let me tell you—it’s not playing by the old rules. Market and competitor research, once seen as a quarterly to-do, is now an ongoing, insight-driven advantage. If you’re relying on last year’s playbook, there’s a good chance…
How to Build a KPI Dashboard That Drives Better Decisions
Dashboards. Love them or hate them, they’re everywhere. Every tool promises “data at your fingertips,” but let’s be real—most dashboards are more like data graveyards. Endless metrics. No context. And worse, no decisions being made. If you’ve ever stared at a…
How AI Is Revolutionizing Market & Competitor Research
Let’s be honest—old-school market research has seen better days. Spending hours buried in spreadsheets, manually pulling competitor data, and trying to guess what the market might do next isn’t just exhausting—it’s inefficient. These days, I’ve traded the guesswork for something smarter:…
The Difference Between Metrics and KPIs—And Why It Matters
Every dashboard looks impressive—until you realize it’s tracking 37 metrics and telling you absolutely nothing useful. This happens more than I’d like to admit. Teams measure clicks, opens, bounce rates, and page views, thinking, “We’re data-driven!” But here’s the truth: metrics…
Top Tools for Marketing Analytics and KPI Tracking in 2025
Let’s face it—managing marketing data without the right tools is like trying to build IKEA furniture without the instructions (or the screws). You might eventually get somewhere, but it’s going to be messy, frustrating, and probably missing a leg. I’ve worked…
How to Set Smart KPIs That Actually Measure Marketing Success
How to Set Smart KPIs Setting KPIs can feel like guessing what your boss wants to hear—”more traffic,” “better engagement,” “higher ROI.” Sure, all of that sounds great. But unless those KPIs are clear, measurable, and tied to strategy, they’re basically…
Top 10 Tools for Market and Competitor Research in 2025
I’ll admit something upfront: I don’t like making guesses when it comes to business strategy. Gut feeling is great when picking lunch. But when I’m advising clients on marketing investments or helping them outmaneuver the competition? I want data. I want…






