Many business owners start the new year with great intentions, only to fall back into the same tech chaos by February. Instead of making resolutions you will abandon, consider building tech traditions that become recurring practices throughout the year.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Annual reviews that actually save money, including subscription audits, password checks, backup testing, and domain renewal verification
📌 Quarterly and monthly maintenance tasks like website health checks, broken link testing, backup verification, and data cleanup routines
🛡️ Weekly habits for email management and software updates that prevent overwhelming backlogs
✅ How to build systems that stick by using calendar blocks, attaching new habits to existing routines, and documenting your processes
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Are you worried that artificial intelligence is about to take over the world and replace your job? Before you panic about the robot uprising, you might want to see what happens when you ask AI to play chess against itself.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why purpose-built chess computers like Deep Blue and AlphaZero mastered chess decades ago, yet large language models struggle with basic rules
📌 How ChatGPT moved a pawn backwards, which breaks the fundamental rules of chess and demonstrates AI's pattern-matching limitations
🛡️ The hilarious moment Google Bard hallucinated a chess piece into existence and confidently claimed checkmate with a knight that never existed
✅ Why AI is brilliant for drafts, summaries, content generation and repetitive tasks, but should never be trusted to make decisions or reason through problems
📌 How Charly uses AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to save hours every week on social media posts, whilst still quality assuring every output
🛡️ The practical approach to AI adoption that focuses on genuine productivity gains rather than believing the hype about world domination
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With the Australian under-16 social media ban now in effect, many users are concerned about losing access to their accounts and all the content stored within them. Whether you are worried about new regulations or simply want to protect your business data, knowing how to export your Facebook information is essential for every business owner.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How to access Facebook's export settings through Account Center
📌 Step-by-step process for downloading your personal profile data
🛡️ Backing up your Facebook business page separately
📌 Choosing the right format (HTML vs JSON) and media quality settings
✅ Managing large download files and storage requirements
🔗 Why regular backups every few months protect your business
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Small businesses face cyber security challenges that extend far beyond installing antivirus software. Many business owners believe cyber security is solely an IT problem, but data breaches, social engineering attacks, and compliance requirements create serious legal and financial risks that can destroy a business overnight.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why cyber security must be treated as a business priority, not just an IT concern
📌 Understanding data governance and protecting your business information supply chain
🔗 The rising threat of data poisoning, deep fakes, and social engineering targeting executives
🛡️ Practical steps for validating the information your business relies on for decisions
✅ How to implement incident response planning before a crisis hits your business
📌 Why compliance requirements are creating new legal risks for small businesses across all industries
Steven Wright brings over 30 years of technical expertise, 50+ patents, and recognition in the NC State ECE Hall of Fame. As a practising cyber security attorney in the United States, he helps businesses understand that cyber security encompasses technology, legal compliance, and business continuity planning.
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Once you have requested your Facebook or Instagram data export, what do you actually do with those downloaded files? Understanding how to extract and navigate your backup files is just as important as creating them in the first place, especially if you need to recover your content or import it into another system.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How to download your ready backup files from Account Center
📌 Extracting ZIP files using Windows Explorer or 7-Zip
🔗 Navigating the HTML format to view your photos, videos and profile information
📌 Understanding JSON format files and their uses for data import
🛡️ Importing backup data into CRMs and spreadsheets for business use
✅ Best practice recommendation to back up business accounts every six months
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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With the Australian under-16 social media ban now in effect, many users are concerned about losing access to their accounts and all the content stored within them. Whether you are worried about new regulations or simply want to protect your business data, knowing how to export your Facebook information is essential for every business owner.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How to access Facebook's export settings through Account Center
📌 Step-by-step process for downloading your personal profile data
🛡️ Backing up your Facebook business page separately
📌 Choosing the right format (HTML vs JSON) and media quality settings
✅ Managing large download files and storage requirements
🔗 Why regular backups every few months protect your business
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Managing technology failures during the holiday season can be stressful for business owners trying to disconnect and spend time with family. When your website goes down on Christmas Day or a client cannot access critical systems, knowing how to prioritise and respond appropriately can save both your sanity and your business reputation. Understanding the difference between truly urgent issues and those that simply feel urgent is essential for maintaining healthy boundaries whilst still protecting your business interests.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ The four key questions to determine if a tech issue is genuinely urgent and important versus merely annoying
📌 How to distinguish between completely blocked clients and those who are simply inconvenienced
🔗 Creating an emergency contact list with critical access information before the holidays begin
🛡️ Security issues that require immediate attention regardless of the date
✅ Communicating effectively with clients when problems arise during your break
📌 Knowing when to actually interrupt your holiday and when issues can wait
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Managing browser privacy has become increasingly important as age verification systems and digital identity frameworks are being developed in Australia. Many people don't realise how much data their browser shares by default, and with verified identity systems on the horizon, what was once anonymous tracking could become directly tied to your real identity. Understanding browser privacy settings and exploring privacy-focused alternatives gives you more control over your data collection footprint.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What data your browser shares by default and how tracking works across websites
📌 Why browser privacy matters more when verified identity systems are being implemented
🔗 How Brave Browser reduces tracking and what makes it different from Chrome, Edge, and Safari
🛡️ The tradeoffs you'll face with privacy-focused browsers and when mainstream browsers might be necessary
📌 How GDPR affects tracking and what Australian users need to know
✅ Practical steps for switching to a privacy-focused browser and syncing across devices
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Are you drowning in content but struggling to get it published consistently? Many small business owners create valuable content but lack the systems to distribute it effectively across multiple platforms.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for content creation and repurposing
📌 Building automated marketing workflows with tools like Make.com and n8n
🔗 Creating digital avatars and voice clones to scale your content production
📌 Leveraging freelance talent from platforms like Upwork to build your marketing team
✅ The real cost of AI tools versus traditional marketing services
🛡️ Practical strategies for batch creating and scheduling social media content
Special guest Howard Tizano shares his decades of experience in online marketing, from the early days of Microsoft FrontPage to today's AI-powered automation tools. Howard reveals how he's built systems that allow him to focus on strategy whilst his team and AI tools handle execution. Whether you're a solo business owner or managing a small team, this conversation provides actionable insights for streamlining your marketing without breaking the bank.
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Passkeys are being promoted as the future of secure authentication, with Apple, Google, and Microsoft pushing them as superior replacements for passwords. While passkeys do eliminate many security vulnerabilities like phishing and password reuse, they introduce new risks that are rarely discussed openly. Business owners need to understand that increased security comes with reduced control, vendor lock-in, and dangerous single points of failure. If your cloud account gets suspended, you could lose access to every system you've secured with passkeys, creating a catastrophic business continuity problem.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What passkeys actually are and how they differ fundamentally from traditional passwords
📌 Why tech companies are aggressively pushing passkeys beyond just security concerns
🔗 The critical trade-off between security and control that nobody talks about
🛡️ How account suspension by Apple, Google, or Microsoft can lock you out of everything
✅ Why passkeys create dangerous single points of failure for business owners
📌 The questions you must answer before adopting passkeys in your business systems
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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December brings a rush to finish work before the holiday break, and in the chaos, critical technology tasks often get forgotten until something breaks. Every year, business owners make predictable mistakes that could easily be prevented with proper preparation. From untested backups to expired credit cards on subscriptions, these oversights can leave businesses offline, unable to process payments, or dealing with angry customers who found conflicting information about opening hours. Understanding these common pitfalls and addressing them early ensures your business runs smoothly through the holidays and into the new year.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why testing your backups before December is essential and how to verify they actually work
📌 The critical platforms where you must update holiday hours to avoid customer confusion
🔗 How expired credit cards on subscriptions can take your business offline during the break
🛡️ Why documenting passwords and system access before staff leave prevents January chaos
✅ The importance of clearing email storage space before the holiday rush hits
📌 When to send invoices to avoid six weeks without cash flow over the December-January period
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Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are becoming less reliable despite continued updates, with users reporting increasingly inaccurate responses delivered with complete confidence. The latest ChatGPT updates have left many users frustrated as the system provides definitively wrong answers without any indication of uncertainty or qualification. Understanding the limitations of AI tools and learning to verify their outputs is essential for anyone relying on these systems for business decisions, research, or creative work.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Real examples of ChatGPT confidently providing incorrect information that required extensive fact-checking
📌 Why AI systems don't indicate when they're uncertain about their answers
🔗 The difference between using AI as a search engine versus understanding its actual capabilities
🛡️ How to effectively challenge and verify AI responses to get more accurate results
✅ Which AI platforms perform better for specific tasks like writing, research, and creative work
📌 Why custom GPTs with specific parameters and constraints produce more reliable outputs
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Artificial intelligence is now being used to detect copyright violations in podcasts and videos, and even creators using royalty-free music are getting flagged incorrectly. Spotify and other platforms have implemented AI systems to protect artists from copyright infringement, but these systems sometimes fail to recognise when content creators have the proper licences and attributions. This creates frustrating situations where legitimate content is blocked or taken down, forcing creators to navigate complex appeals processes to restore their work.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What royalty-free music actually means and how licensing requirements work
📌 How AI copyright detection systems on platforms like Spotify can incorrectly flag legitimate content
🔗 The specific attribution requirements needed for Creative Commons licences
🛡️ How to properly credit royalty-free music and images to avoid copyright strikes
✅ The appeals process for getting incorrectly flagged content reinstated on streaming platforms
📌 Why content platforms are implementing stricter AI-powered copyright enforcement
🔗 Incompetech (Kevin MacLeod): https://incompetech.com
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Google is rolling out Gemini AI across Gmail and Google Workspace, and many users are concerned about how their email data is being used to train artificial intelligence. There are concerns about privacy, data protection, and whether Google is using your personal information without adequate transparency. Understanding what Google is actually doing with your data and how you can protect your privacy is essential for anyone using Gmail or Google Workspace.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What Google's recent terms and conditions updates actually mean for your data privacy
📌 The difference between free Gmail accounts and paid Google Workspace accounts regarding data usage
🔗 How to disable smart features and AI functionality in Gmail to protect your privacy
🛡️ Which Gmail features you'll lose when you turn off Gemini integration
✅ How to verify what Google is actually doing with your Workspace data
📌 Whether the concerns about Google training AI on your emails are justified or just hype
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When staff members take holiday leave, critical business systems can become inaccessible if proper planning is not in place. A missing login credential, an unchecked inbox, or an unavailable team member on Christmas Eve can stall operations entirely. The solution involves safely sharing access credentials, documenting processes, and building systems that function regardless of who is available at any given moment.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Using password managers to securely share access amongst team members
📌 Setting temporary access that can be revoked after the holiday period
🔗 Avoiding shared logins that destroy accountability and complicate auditing
✅ Scheduling January tasks now so returning staff know their priorities immediately
📌 Automating recurring items like reports, backups, and social media posts
🛡️ Running a five-minute test to identify what breaks if someone disappears suddenly
The most common system failure during holiday periods occurs when only one person knows how to access a critical account or perform an essential task. That person leaves for their break, and suddenly nobody can retrieve the two-factor authentication code from the accounts inbox, access the payment processing dashboard, or approve time-sensitive requests. Password managers like Zoho Vault or RoboForm solve this problem by allowing controlled sharing of credentials without emailing passwords or maintaining insecure shared spreadsheets. The episode also covers using shared inboxes or ticketing systems to ensure client communications continue seamlessly regardless of individual availability. The key insight is building systems that are resilient to absences rather than relying on specific individuals to always be available.
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Taking time off during the holiday period means returning to an overflowing inbox that creates immediate overwhelm. Everyone tries to squeeze in one last request before Christmas, your inbox fills rapidly, and the temptation to reply when you should be resting undermines your break. Without proper boundaries and systems, you either sacrifice your time off responding to emails or face hundreds of messages demanding attention the moment you return.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Setting up auto-responders with clear boundaries and response timeframes
📌 Using filters and folders to automatically sort incoming messages by priority
🔗 Creating smart email forwarding rules for genuinely urgent matters
✅ Unsubscribing from newsletters and archiving old threads before you leave
📌 Turning off push notifications for a genuine break from constant pinging
🛡️ Managing your inbox strategically when you return rather than chronologically
The inbox explosion happens because clients see the calendar approaching Christmas and want tasks completed before the break. This creates a surge of last-minute requests that would be manageable individually but become overwhelming collectively. Setting boundaries using technology prevents this problem. Auto-responders that clearly state when you will return and point urgent issues to specific contacts manage expectations. Filters that automatically sort messages by sender domain or subject keywords ensure priority items are visible whilst newsletters and notifications are filed appropriately. The critical element is turning off push notifications entirely during your break so you are not tempted to check email constantly. When you return, resist the urge to process messages chronologically. Instead, mark genuine priorities and handle those first, then work through the remainder knowing the urgent items are already addressed.
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December cash flow becomes problematic when clients shut down early, accounts teams disappear on holiday, and payments stall. Your expenses increase from holiday stock and staffing whilst income slows dramatically between mid-December and late January. Waiting until payment problems occur leaves you scrambling to chase invoices during the busiest time of year. Setting up automated reminders and recurring billing now prevents the cash flow crunch that catches many businesses off guard.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Using recurring invoices to ensure billing happens automatically
📌 Setting up polite automated payment reminders before invoices become overdue
🔗 Sending invoices earlier with extended payment terms during December
✅ Configuring holiday-friendly wording in automated reminder templates
📌 Checking CRM and accounting system connections before the rush
🛡️ Scheduling thank-you messages that double as subtle payment nudges
Most payment delays during holiday periods are not intentional non-payment. Clients simply forget about invoices buried in overflowing inboxes during their busiest season. Automated reminders that go out the day before payment is due, then again seven days after, dramatically improve payment rates without requiring you to manually chase invoices. The key is setting these automations up now, before the chaos begins, and adjusting invoice timing to account for slower December processing. Sending invoices at the end of November with 14 or 21 day payment terms rather than waiting until mid-December with standard seven day terms gives clients time to process payments before their accounts teams leave. The episode covers practical strategies using tools like Xero, Zoho Books, and CRM systems to automate the entire invoice-to-payment cycle.
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Heading into the holiday period without confirming your critical systems are working creates unnecessary risk. Discovering your website is down, your payment processor has stopped working, or your contact forms are routing to deleted email addresses whilst you are trying to enjoy time off forces stressful emergency responses. Running systematic tech checks now means you can actually take your break knowing your business systems will function reliably without constant monitoring.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Setting up website uptime monitoring and email delivery verification
📌 Testing payment systems, contact forms, and automation workflows
🔗 Creating proper backup systems with off-site storage before you leave
✅ Checking SSL certificate expiration dates to prevent website errors
📌 Ensuring team members have appropriate access to critical systems
🛡️ Configuring auto-responders, email forwarding, and calendar blocks
Small oversights compound during holiday periods when response times are slower and technical support is limited. An automation that failed a month ago but went unnoticed suddenly matters when it was supposed to handle customer enquiries whilst you were away. An SSL certificate that expires on December 28th prevents your entire website from displaying. A backup system that stores files only on your hosting server becomes useless when that server experiences problems. These scenarios are preventable through systematic verification. The episode walks through practical checks for website stability, payment processing, email systems, backups, and team access to ensure nothing critical breaks whilst you are unavailable.
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Customers assume your website information is accurate. When your site displays standard operating hours during holiday closures or reduced schedules, you create frustration, damage trust, and risk negative reviews. People arrive at closed shopfronts, encounter unanswered phones, or receive no email responses because they relied on outdated website information. Automating your holiday hours across all touchpoints prevents these problems whilst saving you from last-minute scrambles.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Where to update holiday hours for maximum visibility and impact
📌 Automating schedule changes on WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace sites
🔗 Using Google Business Profile to update maps and search results automatically
✅ Coordinating auto-responders, voicemail, and contact form messages
📌 Scheduling announcement banners to display and remove automatically
🛡️ Planning welcome-back messages now to save time when you return
The consequences of incorrect business hours extend beyond inconvenience. Customers who encounter closed businesses after your website indicated you were open often leave negative reviews, contact competitors, or simply lose trust in your reliability. Meanwhile, you can automate most of these updates using built-in features in page builders like Elementor, Thrive, and Beaver Builder, or platform-specific tools in Shopify and Squarespace. For WordPress sites, scheduling plugins exist but should be used cautiously to avoid plugin bloat. The episode covers practical automation strategies alongside manual backup plans to ensure your hours stay accurate without requiring constant attention during your busiest period.
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Overwhelmed by tech buzzwords like SAP, AI, or cloud computing? Chris Carter breaks it all down for small business owners in plain English — and even throws in a few jokes about alcohol, travel fails, and cybersecurity nightmares.
📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ What SAP actually is and why small businesses might need it
✅ How using your own data (and not others’) improves AI performance
✅ The real risks of AI-powered apps and why security should come first
✅ Practical tips on passwords, data storage, and migrating systems
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