the small business community

Struggling to stay consistent with your content and not sure why some weeks feel easy while others feel impossible? It might not be your strategy — it could be your menstrual cycle. In this episode, Amanda and Renae Fieck explore how your energy, confidence, and creativity shift throughout the month, and how to work with your cycle to make content creation and running your business feel so much easier.

Stop measuring Instagram success by views alone. Learn why views are often misleading, what metrics actually matter for small business growth, and how to use attract, nurture, and convert content to get real results from social media.

Struggling to know what to post on Instagram Stories or wondering if they even matter? This guide breaks down a simple 3-step strategy to help you use Stories to build relationships, boost engagement, and turn followers into paying customer without overthinking your content.

Wondering if your follower count is holding your business back? In this post, we break down whether followers really matter anymore, why big numbers don’t always mean more sales, and what small business owners should focus on instead to grow on social media.

Struggling to stay consistent on social media when your energy is low? In this episode, discover simple, low-effort content ideas to help you show up on Instagram, Facebook, and more — even on the days when you really can’t be bothered.

Struggling to write your introduction post on Instagram or social media? You’re not alone. In this post, learn exactly what to say, what photo to use, and how to stop overthinking it—so you can create an introduction post that builds trust and turns followers into customers.

Posting in Facebook groups but getting no enquiries? Here’s how to actually grow your small business using Facebook groups with a simple attract, nurture, convert social media strategy—without feeling salesy or wasting your time.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh more than just your home — it’s a great moment to update your Instagram profile too. In this episode, Amanda shares how a simple update to your Instagram bio can help you attract the right followers and turn profile visitors into customers. If your bio hasn’t been touched in a while, this quick spring refresh could make a big difference.

Do you run a product-based small business and struggle to apply typical social media marketing advice to your products? In this episode, Amanda explains how product businesses can use simple attract, nurture, and convert content to market their products effectively on social media.

A guided business walking meditation for small business owners experiencing self-doubt, burnout, or a business wobble. Step away from your desk, reset your mindset, and reconnect with your confidence — one step at a time.

Struggling to grow your business on social media despite posting consistently? In this episode, Amanda breaks down why the algorithm isn’t the problem and reveals how understanding user behaviour and using analytics properly can unlock real growth for small business owners.

Do you feel awkward promoting your offer or worry about sounding “too salesy” on social media? In this episode, Amanda helps small business owners get over their fear of selling by tackling mindset blocks around money, confidence, and ideal client clarity — plus showing you how to create content that sells without feeling pushy or cringe.

Starting a brand new Instagram account for your small business? In this episode, I share exactly how I’d set up a fresh Instagram business account in 2026 – from choosing the right username and writing a searchable bio, to planning your first posts with intention so you can get seen and get sales.

The world feels heavy right now. Many small business owners are quietly questioning whether it’s wrong to keep posting about their business during times of war and global crisis. In this episode, I explore social media guilt, mental health, and how to keep going with compassion and without shame.

Posting on social media and getting nothing back can feel brutal. No likes, no comments, no replies—just silence. In this episode, Amanda explains how to stay consistent on social media when no one is engaging, why low engagement doesn’t mean your content isn’t working, and how to keep showing up with confidence as a small business owner.

Feeling like you’re doing everything alone in your small business? In this episode, Amanda explores why community is becoming essential for small business growth, how the right support can reduce overwhelm and improve consistency, and what to look for when finding a community that truly helps your business grow.

Are you a small business owner wondering if photos even work on Instagram anymore? In this episode, I break down why candid, casual photos are officially back on Instagram, what’s driving the shift, and how you can use simple, real images to boost reach, saves, and connection — without Canva, fancy cameras, or perfect lighting. Perfect for business owners who want Instagram to feel easier again while still supporting real growth.

Running a business while raising young children can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re juggling school runs, client work, and the constant mental load of motherhood. In this episode, Amanda Hughes and Calm With Claire founder Claire Creedy have an honest conversation about business and motherhood without burnout, mum guilt, and why looking after yourself isn’t optional if you want a sustainable business.

In this honest, behind-the-scenes episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, the tables are turned as Amanda Hughes is interviewed by two members of her community. She opens up about childhood experiences, divorce, motherhood, and the quieter moments of healing that have shaped how she runs her business today. A reflective conversation about confidence, boundaries, and building a business that supports real life rather than competes with it.

Struggling to understand the algorithm? In this episode, Amanda breaks it down in the simplest way possible — introducing “Big Al,” the friendly matchmaking version of the algorithm that finally makes everything click. Learn how your content is actually shown, why reach rises or falls, and what’s working on social media right now so you can grow your business with confidence.