Are cookie banners just annoying popups or a legal necessity? In this episode, Charly breaks down what cookie consent really means for Australian businesses, and why even local websites are starting to display those GDPR-style notices.
📌 Inside this episode:
✅ The difference between essential and non-essential cookies
✅ Why GDPR impacts websites globally — even in Australia
✅ What Australian law actually requires for cookie tracking
✅ Two clear choices Aussie businesses have when it comes to EU visitors
✅ How cookie banners can build trust, not just tick a box
🛡️ Charly explains how the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles apply, and what you must include in your privacy policy.
🔗 Want to avoid legal headaches and show visitors you care? Consider adding a cookie banner — even if you're not legally required to.
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
Looking for a way to cut Zoom out of your business toolkit without losing functionality? In this quick episode, Charly explores free and low-cost alternatives for video meetings that won’t compromise your workflow.
📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why Google Meet is a solid option with any Gmail or Workspace account
✅ How Microsoft Teams works as a free replacement for Skype
✅ What Zoho Meeting offers at the free tier (and why it’s Charly’s go-to)
✅ The differences between personal and business-level features in each platform
✅ Questions to ask yourself before ditching Zoom
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Social media might feel like the best place to grow your business — but what happens when the platform changes the rules or disappears overnight? In this episode, Charly unpacks why your website should be your true digital home, not just an afterthought.
📌 You’ll discover:
✅ Why social media is risky “rented land” for business content and customer data
✅ The long-term benefits of owning your website and controlling your messaging
✅ How SEO and email signups create stability and direct reach
✅ Tips to repurpose social posts into evergreen website content
✅ A smart strategy to balance both website and social for sustainable growth
🔗 Treat your website as the hub — social media is just the spokes.
🛡️ Protect your digital business by investing in what you truly own.
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Browser extensions seem harmless — until they’re not. In this episode, Charly dives deep into how those tiny tools could create massive vulnerabilities for your business. From malicious data leaks to compliance nightmares, you'll learn what’s really at stake.
📌 You’ll discover:
✅ Why excessive extension permissions can expose your business
✅ How even “safe” extensions might sell your user data
✅ Real-world cases of extensions turning into spyware
✅ The productivity costs of buggy or distracting add-ons
✅ Why compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) can be at risk from browser misuse
🔗 Tips include auditing your extensions, training your team, and using enterprise tools.
🛡️ Don’t wait for a breach — secure your browsers before it’s too late.
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