by samhicks | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
People eat with their eyes first. In this episode of The 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam explores how small business owners can create better food photographs using nothing more than the smartphone already in their pocket. Whether you’re a café owner, baker,...
by samhicks | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
People eat with their eyes first. In this episode of The 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam shares five practical food photography principles that can help cafés, wineries, food producers, bakers, restaurants and small businesses create more appealing food images using a...
by samhicks | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
What do Canva, Boost Juice, RedBalloon and iVorey have in common – and what can their stories teach you as a small business owner? In this short, practical episode, I break down five lessons from some of Australia’s most recognisable brands: starting with a problem...
by samhicks | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
We often ask customers to support local, but how often do we think about where our own business dollars are going? In this episode, Sam explores why buying local isn’t just good for the community — it’s good business. From building stronger relationships...
by samhicks | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Creative talent is only part of the equation, artists also need visibility, confidence and practical business skills to grow sustainably. In this episode of the 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam shares five key lessons artists can learn from creative business workshops...
by samhicks | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
From Search to Success: Elevating Your Business’s Online Visibility Online visibility has changed — and small businesses can no longer rely on just having a website and hoping customers find them. In this episode, Sam explores the changing world of SEO, GEO, Google...
