The 5 Minute Business Boost®
Episodes
How to make your content go VIRAL! ( Marketing )
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam is delving into the art of making your content go viral. Discover the secrets to boosting your online presence and increasing you...
Navigating social media trends for Small Business Growth (Marketing)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam explores the dynamic world of social media marketing and how small businesses can harness the power of platforms like Instagram, ...
So you want a website? (Biz Development & marketing )
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a small business owner in Australia, you know that having a website is essential. Your website is your online storefront, and it's the first...
Referrals for B2B (Biz Development & marketing )
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The 5-Minute Business Boost" with your host Sam Hicks, we dive into the world of referrals and their significance for small busine...
What the Pixel and getting the best out of your iPhone ( photography )
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam discusses the importance of using high-resolution images for small business owners. She will cover what a pixel is, how resolutio...
Attending Local Markets ( Marketing )
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attending local markets can be a great way for small businesses to grow and succeed.By following the tips in this podcast, you can make the most of yo...
Is it hard running a small business? ( Biz Development )
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam Hicks discusses the challenges and rewards of running a small business. Sam shares his own experie...
In the Pink: Lessons for Small Business from Barbie ( Marketing )
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam discusses all things Pink.The Barbie movie marketing campaign has been a massive success, generating buzz and excitement around t...
Its tax time - 3 reasons why it's important for small businesses to use a bookkeeping app ( Biz Development )
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam gives out her top 3 reasons why it's important for small businesses to use a bookkeeping app. Bookkeeping can be a time-consuming...
How to use Invoices and Email Signatures to boost your small business marketing. ( Marketing )
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam discusses how to use invoices and email signatures to boost your small business marketing.So, possums, listen up, and here we go....
Unleashing the Power of Branding: Essential Strategies for Small Businesses ( Marketing )
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 5-Minute Business Boost, where you get to choose your 5-minute investment. I'm your host, Sam Hicks, and I'll be discussing topics unde...
Boosting Your Small Business Branding: Key Aspects for Success ( Marketing )
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 5-Minute Business Boost, where you get to choose your 5-minute investment. I'm your host, Sam Hicks, and I'll be discussing topics unde...
Scaling up ( Biz Development )
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sam is discussing strategies for small business growth, expansion, and scaling up..Scaling up is a key concern for small business owners looking...
The impact on small businesses of a disaster whether it’s natural or unnatural.
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam sheds light on the importance of community support, the need for innovative solutions, and the self-directed strategies needed for small businesse...
Google Trends - a small business tool ( Marketing )
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the various ways small businesses can harness the power of Google Trends, making it an essential tool for informed decisio...
From Idea to Execution: Tips for Successful Product Development ( Biz Development )
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 5-minute business boost....In today's episode, Sam explores tips for successful product development, covering market research, defining...
Community projects and volunteerism – it’s like a giant jigsaw ( NFP )
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Online tools for 2023 ( Marketing )
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Useful websites for small businesses ( Biz Development )
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Ai for 2023 - 2024
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
What in simple terms is Chat GPT?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 info...
Don't judge a book by the cover - personal business story
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What the Web 4.0?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eps 15This 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...
Top 20 essential items for running a small business pt 2
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Top 20 essential items for running a small business pt 1
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Digital Marketing ( Marketing )
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
The Customer Journey pt 2 ( Marketing )
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business.It could be topics under the headings business development, marketing, ...
The Customer Journey (pt1) ( Marketing )
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eps 10In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business.It could be topics under the headings business development, marke...
Testimonials ( Marketing )
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
What makes for great small business marketing? ( Marketing )
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series Sam will be discussing all things relating to business.It could be topics under the headings business development, marketing, o...
Benefits of Networking ( Marketing )
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, Sam will be discussing all things relating to business.It could be topics under the headings of business development, marketin...
Having great images ( Photography )
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Small Business Karma ( Biz Development )
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mentoring - a personal story and the Digital Solutions Program
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about Small Business Mentors, Its a personal story and runs to 10 minutes ( apologies ) and Digital Solutions ProgramSo, possums liste...
Benefits of collaboration in business
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eps 03This episode is about benefits of collaboration.So, possums listen up and here we go.Further info, show notes and or resources are available fro...
Entering Business Awards and my top 11 tips ( Biz Development & Marketing )
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eps 02This 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...
Benefits of being a member of your local business group ( Biz Development )
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 inf...