About Sam Hicks – who is this woman?

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

So what does Sam do?
She empowers small businesses in North East Victoria.
This is done by 1:1 consultancy, offering workshops, one-page plans, and 1-hour courses, and sharing what she learns via her podcast and email, social media groups, and mentoring programs.

What is Sam’s background?
A true creative spirit, Sam’s talent has led her through an extensive self-employed Ceramic career of fifteen years, being in the Tourism and Visitor Services Sector for eight, exploring her own artistic endeavors with her photography, business development, marketing consultancy, and workplace training since 2000.

Does Sam give back to her community?
A strong sense of community and community development binds Sam in her private time.
So much so that Sam was awarded the Murrindindi Citizen of the Year Award in 2022.

Community

Secretary and proud life member of Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc.,
President of Fawcett Hall Reserve Committee of Management,
President of Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool Inc.,

General Small business member of Business Wodonga
and a proud life member of Marysville Triangle Business and Tourism Inc.

Any academic qualifications to back up this small business experience?
Yes, Sam is a true believer in adult education, staying updated, and learning new things or brushing up on skills.

Qualifications

Business Administration and Marketing Management (MBA MktgMgt),
Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing (GradCertDMktg)

Diplomas: Tourism, Events, Community Development, Community Education and Project Management.
Certificates; Workplace Training and Assessment 1v, Business and Marketing, Events, and Creative Volunteering.

Personal Brand Statement

“Empowering small business growth through strategic development and marketing.”
Sam does this by offering services such as – Mentoring | Workshops | Business advisory | 1-hour courses

In a nutshell….Sam assists small business owners to achieve their goals.

Mission Statement

“Empowering micro and small business owners in North East Victoria and beyond.”

Business Impact Statement

By assisting business owners to achieve their goals in the areas of
business development and marketing so that our region’s communities will be sustainable.

Where is Sam based?

Sam works from a solar-powered office in the beautiful shire of Murrindindi in a quiet valley surrounded by her family, cows, chickens, boxer dogs, hills, and a small community.

Who are Sam’s clients?

Clients over the last 20 years have ranged from groups, organisations, Alpine Resorts,
Local and State Government departments, Small business owners, and micro start-ups

One of the biggest values Sam holds closest to her heart is being honest, ethical, and following defined moral principles.

What does this mean for clients?
Professionalism, confidentiality, and privacy at all times.

Sam’s top five values are humor, happiness, lifestyle, learning, and making a difference;
if these are constantly met, she finds everything else follows.

So that’s it – all about Sam Hicks – who is this woman?