The 5-Minute Business Boost Podcast
Helping regional Australian small business owners grow with practical marketing, AI and business advice.
Running a small business doesn’t come with an instruction manual—but sometimes all you need is five minutes.
The 5-Minute Business Boost is a practical podcast hosted by regional small business advisor Sam Hicks. Each episode shares straightforward, no-fluff advice to help small business owners, sole traders, community organisations and not-for-profits improve their marketing, embrace AI, attract more customers and grow with confidence.
Whether you’re driving between jobs, making deliveries, opening the shop or grabbing a coffee, each episode is designed to give you one practical idea you can put into action today.
Why listen?
- Marketing that actually works
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small business
- Social media tips and content ideas
- Being found on Google and AI search
- Websites that generate enquiries
- Business planning and strategy
- Productivity and digital tools
- Photography and visual storytelling
- Customer service and communication
- Regional business success stories
Who is this podcast for?
The podcast is designed for:
- Small business owners
- Sole traders
- Retailers
- Tourism operators
- Trades and service businesses
- Food and hospitality businesses
- Farmers diversifying their income
- Community groups
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Anyone wanting practical business advice without the jargon
About Sam Hicks
With more than 25 years’ experience in business development, marketing, tourism and community development, Sam Hicks has worked with thousands of small business owners across regional Victoria.
She combines practical experience with qualifications in marketing, business, digital marketing and community development to deliver advice that’s realistic, easy to understand and designed for busy people.
Every episode is based on one simple philosophy:
Small improvements, made consistently, create remarkable businesses.
Choose your next 5-minute business boost
Whether you prefer reading the monthly
newsletter
or listening to the weekly podcast, you’ll find practical, jargon-free advice you can put into action straight away.
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