Getting your business set up for success doesn’t have to be hard

All you need is a sidekick!

Get all the Technical & Design help you need

I know you’re amazing at what you do…

But, I bet you didn’t start your online business to become a late-night student.

Spending hours on Google or YouTube trying to figure out how to implement the strategy recommended by your favourite marketing guru.

This is just not how you want to spend your time!

Wouldn’t it be great to hand it over to someone else to do instead?

And that’s where I come in!

I’m here to help you by handling all the tech and design stuff you’d prefer not to do yourself.

Think of me as your secret weapon to make it all as easy and stress-free as possible!

My dream is to help you…

Implement all those fantastic ideas you get while you’re in the shower

Escape the tech overwhelm and get it done with ease

Have something you’re proud to share with the world

You have big hairy & audacious goals for your business and all you need is a little help getting things set up.

Find out how we can do this together

Kind words from clients

Clients who've used my done-for-you course creation and sales funnel services in the past.

"Luckily for me, I was connected with Lisa at Setup Sidekick. And I will tell you that working with her was one of the best investments I have ever made."

Dr Glenn Vo

Dentist, Industry Influencer, Speaker, Coach and Published Author, Nifty Thrifty Dentists

"If you are looking for expert help in creating an online course, I highly recommend Lisa and Setup Sidekick. Lisa truly delivers when she says, “I’m all about making course creation as simple and stress-free as possible.”

Mary Oluonye

Author and Co-Owner of Celmar Travels USA/Ghana

"Not only is Lisa so enjoyable to work with but her skills are second to none. She walked me through every step of the process and was able to overcome any obstacles along the way."

Dr David Bilstrom MD

Director of the International Autoimmune Institute & Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine

"Wanting to create an online course and webinars were things I just dipped in and out of, but after my time with Lisa, I now have the confidence to get ‘stuck in’ and start doing these things I’ve always thought were too hard!"

Dawn Walton

Life Coach , Inner Self Coaching

"Before working with Lisa we were not sure where to start or host our new course. She helped us through the whole process from the beginning to end and provided her insights on what was best for the type of course we had."

Joseph & Marissa Msefya

Marriage Coaches, Forever Marriages

Ready for some help?

There are three ways I can help you out

Course Creation

Want to create a course but feel like you don’t have any ducks – let alone a row… my Hybrid Help program is what you need. We’ll work together on your course with a combination of done-for-you services plus hand-held support and guidance throughout the process.

VA retainers

If you’re struggling to get it done on your own maybe it’s time to invest in a helping hand to get you where you want to be. Someone who can take all the ideas you have and implement them for you so you can focus on what’s important to you. I offer a variety of retainer options to choose from.

DIY and DFY Offers

If you’re looking for a specific solution to a course-related problem, this is the place to look. With everything from DIY Canva templates to Done-For-You services, you’ll find just what you need to help you get your course done – the easy and stress-free way (which is my motto)!

Hello, I’m Lisa, your Setup Sidekick

And I’m a UX Designer

I help course creators, coaches and service providers, like you, who want to move beyond serving people individually and free up time with online group coaching programs or courses.

I offer a one-stop shop to help you get your course or website set up and ready to start selling.

I believe that scaling a business AND freeing up your time is possible—and I want that for you.

Want to know more about me?

Simply put, I’ll help you move from being stressed & overworked with no time to think, to having the time and freedom to do what’s important to you.

Why I do what I do

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