What they’re saying about Sam Hicks
Testimonials, snippets about working with Sam Hicks over a variety of offerings, workshops, courses, advisory and more…
Website Testimonials
“Just a follow-up on our meeting last week, to say thank you so much it was good of you to show me through the process of my WordPress website changes.
For whatever reason one page did not change, so I went in and did it myself, so the learning curve was completed. The drop-down boxes work well ( Divi ) as it syncs with Word docs etc so cutting and pasting is easy.”
Online Workshops with Sam Hicks
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- Thanks, Sam the course was awesome.
- Thank you, it was great.
- Thank you for the training.
- Really enjoyed the session and a lot of laughs.
- The surprise was getting the notes right after the event—wow, easy to read and I can refer to them anytime—thank you.
- I enjoyed the workshop, laughed, and learned a lot—thank you.
- Thank you for last night, it was really good. I had been using Canva for about 12 months, and there was still so much I didn’t know I could do or how to do.
- Thanks for answering my questions and putting me at ease, sometimes it’s hard to ask questions in front of others.
“Sam was able to articulate artificial intelligence technology for social media in a way that is easy to understand, and she provided an excellent overview of the tools available. Her warm and personable demeanour made the workshop engaging and entertaining. I would highly recommend Sam’s services to all NFPs and small businesses, and look forward to attending further workshops “- Pam Mills, Secretary of Bayside Refugee Advocacy and Support Association, Hampton, Melbourne August 2024
“I have taken part in a LOT of online sessions, but this was the best by far. You have just the right amount of “everything” to ensure that your participants are engaged and comfortable to ask questions. Go you!!
” – Denise – Melbourne Weddings & Events. July 2024
5 Minute Business Boost – newsletter
- This is fantastic Sam! I’ve enjoyed reading every little bit and have saved the iPhone tricks, quite a few things here I didn’t know and will have a play around with. It must have taken a while to put together, it’s very readable and down to earth, I am sure many will benefit from your pearls of wisdom.
- Great to receive your 5-minute business boost email (must admit it took me longer than 5 minutes to read).
- Love this! Looks fabulous (what else would we expect!) It reads beautifully and is really useful – Thanks so much.
- You do a great job xxx
- I am loving the hidden humour in these weekly ‘boosts”
Workshop testimonials – Workshops with Sam Hicks
Get some loving – Mitchell Shire Council – Beveridge August 2022
- The workshop was very professional – heaps of equipment + props.
- Sam Hicks was very professional, very experienced, and very approachable.
- Bloody Fantastic – thank you – great day!
- Sam is knowledgeable and very approachable as a mentor – the best mentor ever.
- Straight to the point advice, felt at ease to ask questions, Sam is very knowledgeable and has up-to-date advice – plus she is a real hoot.
- Sam is a great presenter who delivers relevant and practical information with energy and humor and it was well worth attending.
- Sam was amazing, informative, and a book of business knowledge.
ASBAS Mentoring testimonials ( via email response)
ASBAS mentoring session Testimonials from Victorian business owners Digital Solutions Program.
- Thanks, Sam – it is always a pleasure chatting with you. I believe that you are well suited to mentor people with a helpful, positive, happy attitude/outlook! Oct 2021
- I really enjoyed talking to you today. You gave me some great ideas to get my portfolio off the ground. July 2022
- Just wow Sam my head is spinning but the mess is out of my head now and onto paper. Can’t wait until our next session. August 2022
- I can’t believe you managed to disseminate all my ideas into a few pages of actionable items. Love my Digital Action Plan. Sep 2022
- I really enjoyed speaking with you today and appreciate all your tips/feedback/strategies. I’m already thinking about which things to implement first. Oct 2022
- Thanks Sam, Great to meet you too, and very much appreciate the advice and the plan. Thanks for your support and for sharing your wisdom. Nov 2022
- Thanks very much, Sam, it was a fantastic session, and super helpful! Dec 2022
- Hi Sam, Great to meet you too, and thank you for today’s meeting! Dec 2022
- Thank you so much, Sam absolutely brilliant, will print these out and chip away – just awesome—in – Feb 2023.
- Hey Sam, Thank you so much for your time the other day. We both thoroughly enjoyed the session. The plan is great, thank you, lots of great stuff there for us to work through and tick off as we complete. I’ve already started on a couple of the recommendations. July 2023
- Sam Hicks has been an amazing force – inspiring me, supporting me and being real!! July 2024
Business Recovery Advisory Service ( BRAS ) – Testimonials
“Sam Hicks is a wonder in a bottle. I have known Sam now for almost 15/16 years. We have worked together in a variety of different spectrums. Even now that I’m not in Business I will still call on Sam for a variety of different questions because I know she has the knowledge, contacts, and passion for small business and volunteer groups. The service Sam provides through Business Recovery is invaluable. If you are a small business struggling, don’t hesitate to call and get the support you need and require. There is nothing embarrassing about making that call. It can be the difference between survival and success.”
– Christine Adams – ( https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6878502618721853440-WXq9)
” The past two years were tough for this small caravan park in Indigo Shire as COVID-19 brought difficult times for small businesses. During a constant battle to stay afloat, the partners who run the park were discouraged to learn they were not eligible for any funding. Determined not to give up, they turned to the Business Recovery Advisory Service and were paired with the Lead Adviser for North East Victoria, Sam.
Meeting Sam at the time we did turn out to be one of the best things that have happened to us in the past two years. Sam made the business owners aware of a grant opportunity that they did not know existed.
They had never attempted something like this before. They found incredible value in Sam’s business ownership experience, as she guided them through a successful submission. It was our first time ever attempting anything like this before, and through her experience, her ‘actual’ experience, Sam was able to keep us on track to produce, what we now know to be a successful submission.
We are extremely grateful for the help provided by Sam on behalf of the Business Recovery Advisory Service. Now let the hard work begin with the facility upgrade to ensure we have a positive and successful park moving forward!”
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“Hello, Members.
I am not telling you anything new in saying that winter is truly here! We have a heap of events that are coming up that are perfect for staying warm, shaking off the winter blues, and catching up with friendly faces from the business community.
I was very sad to learn about the demise on May 31 of the Business Recovery Advisory Service that was funded by Business Victoria. I know that this service which was provided free to businesses and gave a lot of valuable support to those of you who took advantage of the advice and counsel of Sam Hicks and her team over the past two years and gained a lot of value in more ways than one.
The good news, however, is that Sam has returned to her own business where she does similar work and I know that many of you whom she has assisted are retaining her professional services going forward.
We are very pleased to be able to spotlight her here as a new Member of Business Wodonga. Welcome to our business community, Sam, and thank you for all that you have done.
-Graham”
Graham – CEO – Business Wodonga- The Business Wodonga connection June 3rd 2022 newsletter – EDM
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Case studies – video
Snippets = December 2021
- ” Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Sam, Thank you ever so much for your help and support it has really made a huge difference to me. All the very best for the year ahead!”
- ” Thanks so much for your attention throughout the year, it’s been invaluable having your advice through the ups and downs of this year!”
Sam Hicks Photography – Testimonials
Testimonials from happy clients… if you are not happy I am not happy. It’s simple.
- “Hello Sam, we were sent the link to photos you took – absolutely awesome, beautiful photos, and thank you so much! We just don’t know when we will get to see them in person next so seeing these is great… very appreciated cheers ..” Oct 2020
- “Thank you for the sneak peek shots – a nice surprise – can’t wait to see the rest ” 2020
- “Have sent through logo for watermarking – then we can flood social media with your amazing shots – thanks again” 2020
- “Hello Sam, Thank you so very much for sending us these photos with the crew working. They are absolutely awesome and greatly appreciated.” 2020
- “OMG thrilled beyond words – thanks a heap” 2020
- “Love I have my own private viewing gallery – nice touch!” 2020
- “Hi Sam, Thanks very much for photographing our event Saturday night and for the quick turnaround of photos. Greatly appreciate it” 2019
- “Thank you so much, Sam!!!! Enjoy your weekend 🙂 ” 2019
- “Hi, Sam, Happy New Year to you too! The photos are great, thanks again for your help – above and beyond!” 2019
- ” Hi, Sam – Many thanks for sending a lovely photo to us, memories of a beautiful afternoon!” 2019
- ” Evening. Yep, all good thanks, Sam. Really Really Happy. Thank you.” 2019
- ” Hi, Sam and ( and the owner of the property ) Thanks for getting on top of the photos so quickly! The new photos look great and your listing is SO much better now. I will be in touch with more details about the Holiday Rental Awards in the next few weeks.” 2019
- ” Hi Sam, so fast, and just amazing thank you” 2021
- “Wow, thanks Sam, I can’t wait to work with you again in 2022.”
- “Hi Sam – Great photos, thanks, and lots of fun!” 2022
- “Thanks, Sam, looking good and thanks for making our photoshoot so easy” 2022
- “Photos are stunning – thank you for the speedy turnaround will be able to use some this week for the newsy ” 2022
- “Thanks so much 😊 They look great!” 2022
Sam Hicks Business Development testimonials
Sam Hicks Business Development is how I assist businesses and individuals to #plan and work through where they want to be and how to get there! –
“Thank you, Sam, That 2 hours we just spent on the phone was amazingly positive, and enlightening and helped me so much to clarify where I want to take my business and how I can do it.
I’m very grateful Regards from Mel” – Business owner-Flowerdale Valley – 99% natural, skincare that works – www.flowerdalevalley.com.au
“Hi, Sam. Just want to let you know that I managed to get a grant, and my first kids’ book about the subject, the topic I spoke to you about, will be out next year! ……… All thanks to you asking what I’d like to do apart from writing adult non-fiction!” – message received in 2022
Business Resilience program Testimonials
- “Thank you….I’m SO looking forward to our next session. It all makes sense and you will be happy to know that I’ve already made a start!”
- “Thanks, Sam – and thank you for your amazing input today!”
- “Thanks, so much Sam – I feel really excited about implementing these ideas. I really enjoyed working with you today. Thank you for your energy and insight!”
- “This is great, thank you so much!”
- “THANK YOU. Absolutely fantastic and such a useful document to have our ideas plotted out in.”
- “It really was very calming to be able to look over after our discussion.”
- “Thanks, so much Sam! I really enjoyed our time together this afternoon. When can I book in again?”
- “Hi Sam, thanks for the plan, I have also just followed the link and rebooked so really looking forward to catching up with you again, Thanks again.
- I have referred a couple of people to you as well. So enjoyed our session, still feel inspired and motivated by the great experience.”
