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The 5 Minute Business Boost®

The 5 Minute Business Boost®

著者: SAM HICKS
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In this ongoing weekly podcast series, Sam will discuss all things small business in Victoria, Australia.

It could be topics related to business development, marketing, photography, or even a combination of all three.

Also, community development and volunteering... possibly some small business advocacy and information for the NFP sector as well.

There will be discussions, reviews, tips, tricks, guests, and so much more, depending on how your host, Sam Hicks, is feeling.

So, possums, listen up, and here we go.

Further information, show notes are included with each episode, and/or resources are available from the Sam Hicks website.

About Sam

Sam Hicks is a “make-a-difference type of person” with a passion for regional business development, marketing, and photography.

She lives in North East Victoria, Australia, has been running small businesses since she was 18, and loves working with other small business owners to achieve their goals!

Qualifications include an MBA in Marketing Management (MBA), a Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing (GradCertDMktg), and many more.

However, it is practical experience from her paid and volunteer endeavours and those of her clients that fuels this sharing of knowledge.

Want to reach out to work with Sam?

Check out the Let's Go page if you are a small business in Victoria, and you want to take your small business to the next level.

Sign up for the non-spammy newsletter with humour within its 600 words... delivered each Wednesday at the same time as this podcast > 5-Minute Business Boost.

Get in touch to organise a workshop, explore our range of workshops, or connect to learn more about one-on-one mentoring and our comprehensive range of products and resources.

If you run a small business in Victoria, Australia, and want to be on the poddy, reach out: to 5minbizboost@samhicks.com.au

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  • Guest Series - Jon Inch - Director - Mansfield Debt Recovery
    2025/12/16

    In this episode, the last one for 2025, Sam chats with Jon from Mansfield Debt Recovery about the realities of debt collection for small business owners.

    With more than half of Australian small businesses experiencing cashflow-negative months due to late payments, understanding when and how to engage a debt collector is essential.

    Jon walks through the key moments to seek help, what the debt-collection process actually involves, the red flags to watch for, and the common myths around what debt collectors can and can’t do.

    Mansfield Debt Recovery supports tradies and small businesses across North-East Victoria with a respectful, fair, and practical approach to getting businesses back into the black.

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    Need some assistance with Small Business Debt Recovery - chat to Jon - 0455 629 621

    Follow on Facebook or send an email to mansfielddebtrecovery@gmail.com

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    If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a fellow small business owner, and leave a review. It all helps more people find the show.

    While you are on the website, check out my Small Business Kickstart Kit. It includes a one-page business plan, simple social media calendar, marketing checklist, and plug-and-play Canva templates. Instant download at samhicks.com.au.

    You can also sign up for the 5-Minute Business Boost newsletter, or explore how we can work together on your business:

    • small business consulting,

    • marketing strategy,

    • social media and digital marketing,

    • workshops,

    • mentoring, or a

    • focused 1-hour training session.

    New podcast episodes and the weekly newsletter drop every Wednesday at 10am.

    Follow me on social media (@samhickscomau) and remember in small business, anything is possible.

    #smallbusiness #smallbusinessconsulting #marketingstrategy #businessdevelopment #5minutebusinessboost #podcast #smallbiz #regionalbusiness #samhicks

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    18 分
  • The secret sauce behind a great value proposition
    2025/12/02

    In this episode of the 5-Minute Business Boost, I am unpacking one of the most important tools in your marketing toolkit: your value proposition. It’s the simple, powerful sentence that tells customers who you help, what problem you solve and why you’re the best choice.

    If your messaging feels a bit fuzzy or you struggle to explain your business without rambling, this episode will help you sharpen your clarity fast.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why a strong value proposition matters more than ever

    • the three questions every value proposition must answer

    • the most common mistakes small business owners make

    • a simple framework to write your own one-liner

    • real examples across different industries

    • a quick exercise you can do in under two minutes

    This episode is designed to help small business owners simplify their message, stand out from competitors and create marketing that actually makes sense to customers.

    If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a fellow small business owner, and leave a review. It all helps more people find the show.

    While you are on the website, check out my Small Business Kickstart Kit. It includes a one-page business plan, simple social media calendar, marketing checklist, and plug-and-play Canva templates. Instant download at samhicks.com.au.

    You can also sign up for the 5-Minute Business Boost newsletter, or explore how we can work together on your business:

    small business consulting, marketing strategy, social media and digital marketing, workshops, mentoring, or a focused 1-hour training session.

    New podcast episodes and the weekly newsletter drop every Wednesday at 10am.

    Follow me on social media (@samhickscomau) and remember: in small business, anything is possible.

    #smallbusiness #smallbusinessconsulting #marketingstrategy #businessdevelopment #5minutebusinessboost #podcast #smallbiz #regionalbusiness #samhicks

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    9 分
  • Omnichannel made simple: how small businesses can show up everywhere - without burning out (Marketing)
    2025/11/25

    In this episode, Sam demystifies the buzzword “omnichannel” and breaks it down into something practical, achievable, and genuinely helpful for small business owners.

    If your Instagram, website, Google Business Profile, and email list all feel like separate versions of you, you don’t have an omnichannel strategy — you just have a bunch of channels.

    Today, we fix that.

    Sam unpacks what omnichannel actually means, why customers now expect it, and the simple steps you can take to create a consistent brand experience across all the places your business shows up.

    What is covered:

    – The difference between multichannel and omnichannel (and why it matters)

    – Why consistency beats being “everywhere”

    – How to choose the right core channels for your business

    – Simple ways to make the customer experience feel seamless

    – Light-touch data tips that don’t require complicated software

    – How to “create once, distribute smart” to save hours every week

    – A 30-day experiment you can try to get started

    Who it’s for:

    Small business owners, makers, service providers, and anyone juggling multiple online platforms and wanting a clearer, calmer way to market their business.

    If you love the episode… subscribe, share, and like. I’d love a review, or let me know about a future topic.

    While you’re on the website, check out my Small Business Kickstart Kit — it’s a one-page plan, social media calendar, marketing checklist, and Canva templates, all ready to go. Instant download at samhicks.com.au.

    Sign up for the 5-Minute Business Boost ® newsletter, or see how we can work together to achieve your small business goals — whether through mentoring, attending a workshop, or a brief 1-hour course or even your choice of training.

    Follow me on social media (@samhickscomau) and remember, anything is possible in business.

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    13 分
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