The 5 Minute Business Boost®

Today Sam is discussing strategies for small business growth, expansion, and scaling up.. Scaling up is a key concern for small business owners looking to take their business to the next level. But it's not always easy to know where to start. Follow along for many tips and ideas. Acknowledgments Some information in this podcast was sourced from the following:· Scaling Up Performance Platform: http...

Sam sheds light on the importance of community support, the need for innovative solutions, and the self-directed strategies needed for small businesses success in the face of adversity. Sam raises awareness of the impact of an industry ceasing and the impact it will have on the region for years to come. Sam talks about her own personal experience with trade policy shifts and her observations of en...

In this episode, we explore the various ways small businesses can harness the power of Google Trends, making it an essential tool for informed decision-making and growth. Further information, show notes, and resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. Want to reach out or work with Sam – Let's go If you are a small business in the North East and you want to learn more about small business...

Welcome to the 5-minute business boost.... In today's episode, Sam explores tips for successful product development, covering market research, defining your unique selling proposition, creating a solid product roadmap, and iterating based on customer feedback. Join Sam as she provides valuable insights to turn your ideas into tangible products. Want to reach out and or work with sam – Lets go. If...

Happy New Year as we continue to navigate all things small business with the 5-minute business boost.... In this episode, I am talking about community projects and volunteerism – it’s like a giant jigsaw, and yes, this is a longer podcast this time. There may be some rambling... So set aside 21 minutes. I talk about volunteerism and drill down to a community project - some real nuggets of gold, an...

Happy New Year as we continue to navigate all things small business with the 5-minute business boost.... In this episode, I am talking about the online tools you need in your considerations for running your social media, from management to optimizing your social media presence. And oops this ran over 7 minutes... Further information, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks we...

Happy New Year as we continue to navigate all things small business with the 5-minute business boost.... In this episode, I am talking about useful websites for small businesses, I have nominated 6 worth considering for streamlining workflows..., Further information, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/ W...

Happy New Year as we continue to navigate all things small business with the 5-minute business boost.... In this episode, I am talking about Ai, and it's 8 minutes.... Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way small businesses operate in the coming years. Further information, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.a...

This episode is about Chat GPT - the latest online AI that everyone is chatting about.. So I asked the talking search engine to tell me... Further information, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

This episode is about not judging a book by its cover. Further information, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

Eps 15 This episode is about Web 4.0... it's 15 minutes and it gets nerdy and heavy, but some sections of this you will resonate with... others like me may take a second listen...but as business owners we must be aware of how the internet is shaping our personal and business lives. So, possums listen up, and here we go. Further info, show notes, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks we...

Hi and welcome to the 5-minute business boost by Sam Hicks from the North East of Victoria. In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings: business development, marketing, photography, or even a mix of all three. There will be discussions, reviews, how-toos…tips, and tricks, and so much more, depending on how I... your host Sa...

Hi and welcome to the 5-minute business boost by Sam Hicks from the North East of Victoria. In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings "business development," "marketing," "photography, or even a mix of all three. There will be discussions, reviews, how-toos…tips, and tricks, and so much more, depending on how I…. your host...

Hi and welcome to the 5-minute business boost by Sam Hicks from the North East of Victoria. In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings of business development, marketing, or photography, Or even a mix of all 3. There will be discussions, reviews, how-tos, tips, and tricks, and so much more, depending on how I…. your host, S...

In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings business development, marketing, or photography, or even a mix of all 3. There will be discussions, reviews, how toos…tips, tricks and so much more depending on how I…. your host Sam Hicks is feeling… This episode is the customer journey pt2 So, possums listen up and here we go. Fu...

Eps 10 In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings business development, marketing, or photography, or even a mix of all 3. There will be discussions, reviews, how toos…tips, and tricks and so much more depending on how I…. your host Sam Hicks is feeling… This episode is about the Customer Journey. So, possums listen up and...

This episode is about testimonials. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes, and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

In this podcast series Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings business development, marketing, or photography or even a mix of all 3. There will be discussions, reviews, how toos…tips, and tricks and so much more depending on how I…. your host Sam Hicks is feeling… This episode is about what makes for great small business marketing? So, possum...

In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business. It could be topics under the headings of business development, marketing, photography, or even a mix of all 3. There will be discussions, reviews, how toos…tips, and tricks, and so much more, depending on how I…. your host Sam Hicks is feeling… This episode is about the benefits of networking. And it ran over time to 7...

This episode is about the benefits of having good quality images. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes ( my top ten tips and tricks for iPhone ) and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

This episode is about Small Business Karma.... good things come to those who wait. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/ Eps 04

This episode is about Small Business Mentors, Its a personal story and runs to 10 minutes ( apologies ) and Digital Solutions Program So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

Eps 03 This episode is about benefits of collaboration. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

Eps 02 This episode is about entering business awards and my top 11 tips. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/

In this the first episode Sam talks about the benefits of being a member of your local business group. So, possums listen up and here we go. Further info, show notes and or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website. https://samhicks.com.au/business-development/5-min-podcast/