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I upgraded my webcam… and it changed more than just the picture ( Business Development )

I upgraded my webcam… and it changed more than just the picture ( Business Development )

by samhicks | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you spend a lot of time on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet, you may have wondered whether upgrading your webcam is actually worth the investment. In this week’s episode of The 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam shares her experience upgrading from a basic HD 1080p...
From Chatbot to Business assistant: 5 Chat GPT features every small business should be using ( Business Development )

From Chatbot to Business assistant: 5 Chat GPT features every small business should be using ( Business Development )

by samhicks | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized

Think ChatGPT is just for writing social media posts or emails? Think again. In this week’s episode of The 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam explores five of the biggest new ChatGPT features that are changing the way small business owners can work. From setting...
From Clay to Customers: The 5 stages every small business should know ( Business / Product Development )

From Clay to Customers: The 5 stages every small business should know ( Business / Product Development )

by samhicks | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Have you ever wondered why some new products and services take off while others quietly disappear? In this episode of The 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam Hicks shares a simple five-stage framework that has helped some of the world’s biggest brands develop...

Repurpose like a pro: one piece of content. Ten opportunities. ( Marketing )

by samhicks | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

Creating content can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’re running a small business or volunteering for a community group. But what if you didn’t need to create more? In this episode, Sam shares one of the simplest marketing strategies that can...

Stop starting from scratch every time you use Gemini ( Business Development )

by samhicks | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Are you using Google Gemini to write social media posts and emails? If so, you’re only scratching the surface. In this week’s episode of the 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam shares one of the most practical ways small business owners can save time with AI by...

The tipping point: what retail giants can teach small business (Business Development)

by samhicks | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

What can a fabric retailer and a barbecue chain teach small business owners? Quite a lot, actually. Inspired by recent commentary from Scott Phillips on the challenges facing Lincraft and Barbecues Galore, this episode explores what happens when customer behaviour...
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