Kit Watson Kit Watson

A New Chapter for SideKit: From Marketing Agency to Executive Business Partner Service

As life evolves, so does business. After almost two incredible years as a General Manager, four years as a Managing Director, and the arrival of my first child impending, I’m excited to announce that SideKit is shifting gears. I’ve made the decision to pivot SideKit from a marketing agency with a team of specialists to a Executive Business Partner (EBP) service - kicking off when I return from maternity leave in NZ Autumn 2025.

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Kit Watson Kit Watson

Executive Business Partner vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Both roles add value, but they’re different. An Executive Business Partner is your go-to for high-level strategy, decision-making, and helping to run the business. They’re your right hand when it comes to making big moves. An Executive Assistant, on the other hand, keeps everything organised and handles the daily grind, making sure you have the time and headspace to focus on leading.

In the end, it depends on what kind of support you need. If it’s strategic and long-term planning, an EBP might be your best bet. If you’re looking for someone to handle the details and make sure your schedule stays intact, an EA will keep things running smoothly.

Or maybe, it’s both!

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

Marketing on a shoestring budget

Many businesses are feeling the heat right now; this month, we discuss how you can maximise your marketing impact without breaking the bank.

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

Marketing ROI

Before making a business investment you want to know whether you are likely to achieve the results that warrant the spend. Below, marketing consultants, SideKit share how you can ensure your marketing supports commercial viability with return on investment (ROI).

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

Secret Sauce for Business Success

New year growth goals? Here’s the why and how on crafting a long-term growth strategy for lasting success in 2024 and beyond.

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

How do we lift business through Summertime?

While Summer generally lifts moods and festivities, the holiday season and long weekends can be disruptive to business and revenue. So, how do we lift business through Summertime? Here are some marketing tips for boosting your Summer marketing.

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Web Sidekit Web Sidekit

Our brand refresh story

You may have noticed SideKit’s brand refresh over the last few months! We wanted to share some detail around the reasoning behind the fresh new look... 

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

Get to know Georgia!

We interviewed Georgia, our Client and Marketing Manager with a bunch of questions about working at SideKit and what she gets up to outside of work.

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

How to create and grow your online community

There's no denying our consumption habits have changed over the past few years. Fostering quality connections online is a great way for your business to stand out from all the noise.

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

What is Google Business and how to optimise it

Google Business is the perfect opportunity for greater visibility and being the first choice over your competitors. For the best results from your profile you will also need to optimise it, here are a few tips to get the most out of your Google Business profile.

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Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons

Nailing Your Social Media

Follow these key steps to start nailing your social media posting! Social media is a big scary place and can be pretty daunting, so our Marketing Assistant, Georgia has made a little checklist to help you start nailing your social media.

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Team & Culture Kit Watson Team & Culture Kit Watson

Tips for helping your team feel valued…

We have recently been reflecting on the SideKit brand, especially the value we bring to a team. It has made us more aware of business rituals and employee emotions associated with these. Showing employees they are valued at work is an increasingly common topic, with various wellbeing issues at work surfacing in the media. These highlight how employees who feel appreciated and valued at work are much more satisfied.

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