We assist small businesses to define and refine their processes, plan and build their web presence using current and emerging technologies.
We provide ongoing support and advice to assist businesses to
maintain and grow a crucial path to market and focus on growing your business
Are you constantly tempted by shiny new software promising to revolutionise your workflow? Marketing is designed to make us feel like we are falling behind, but after 40 years in tech, Charly has learned that the businesses running smoothly are not the ones with the fanciest tools.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why tech marketing sells feelings (fear and urgency) rather than features
📌 The "four times rule" for deciding whether you actually need new software
🔗 Questions to ask before switching tools or buying new applications
🛡️ Why boring, reliable tech that just works is actually smart business
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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?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
Managing passwords securely starts with proper setup of your password manager. Zoho Vault offers powerful security features that many users overlook during initial configuration, leaving their accounts more vulnerable than necessary.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How to access Zoho Vault from any Zoho account, including free mail accounts
📌 Setting up your master password correctly and why forgetting it means losing everything
✅ Configuring unlock options using passkeys, Windows Hello, Touch ID, or YubiKey
📌 Running password health audits to identify weak and reused passwords
🛡️ Using the browser extension to automatically update passwords across sites
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Got a shiny new phone, tablet or laptop over the holidays? The way you set up your device in that first hour can save you hours of frustration or create them. Rushing through the setup is how bad habits get baked in from day one.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why updating your operating system first is absolutely non-negotiable
📌 What those boring setup screens are actually deciding for you
🛡️ How to set a proper passcode and what biometrics really mean for your privacy
✅ Getting your password manager and authenticator apps transferred correctly
📌 Managing automatic updates and Find My Device settings
🔗 How to properly wipe and dispose of your old device responsibly
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Running a small business through 2025 meant navigating constant tech changes, from AI becoming mainstream to evolving security threats. If you kept showing up, kept learning, and kept making decisions despite the noise, you have built something valuable. In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why filtering out shiny new tools and asking better questions shows real business maturity
📌 How small habits like weekly backup checks and monthly password reviews compound into major protection
🛡️ The difference between chasing perfection and building resilient systems that recover when things go wrong
📌 What is coming for Rise and Shine in 2026, including the new Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule with themed episodes
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