16 episodes

Two guys from Melbourne who have worked in Technology around Small and Medium Business for 15 years sharing knowledge on how Small Businesses can stay relevant with the rapid progression of technology. Along the way, we'll have plenty of distinguished guests to share stories and their own journey in Small Business.

Control, Alternate or Delete Lachie & Matt

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Two guys from Melbourne who have worked in Technology around Small and Medium Business for 15 years sharing knowledge on how Small Businesses can stay relevant with the rapid progression of technology. Along the way, we'll have plenty of distinguished guests to share stories and their own journey in Small Business.

    Is privacy dead?

    Is privacy dead?

    Got nothing to hide, don't care about your digital privacy? The chances are that you do care you don't understand it. Digital privacy is a big issue.

    Today on the Control Alternate or Delete Podcast Lachie and Suthers discuss digital privacy, a tip on getting out of the COVID19 slump and a scam that might be targeting you. 

    Tune in here - 

    • 38 min
    Diving into Video Conferencing - technology and culture

    Diving into Video Conferencing - technology and culture

    Thanks for joining us for another episode. Today we're covering video conferencing tech and associated work habits that have transition from the in-person workplace to WFH.

    Lachie touches on some of his recent work in marketing his workplace to potential employees rather than prospects. Matt stuffed something up and has a story with a message. 

    Scam watch this week touches on a crisis that didn't happen because of AI endpoint security, and why you need to cover all bases.

    A handy little tip if you need to create some video content - not to be missed!

    • 50 min
    Diving into the July Scam Watch statistics

    Diving into the July Scam Watch statistics

    Welcome back to the podcast! This week Lachie and Matt dive into the July stats of Scam Watch: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/scam-statistics?scamid=all&date=2020-07

    Matt takes us through the journey of using PowerApps to make an app to replace what would normally be a documented process. 

    Lachie touches on his time saving Microsoft SharePoint tip of the week. 

    Let us know if there is anything you want us to cover in the next podcast, we might even do some extended planning for it!

    • 44 min
    The "after" COVID19 episode

    The "after" COVID19 episode

    We're back (remotely) for another season of Control, Alternate or Delete!

    This episode would have been released sooner, if not for a technical glitch. Will the culprit be thrown under the bus? Probably!

    What has Lachie and Matt been up to since the last episode? Tune in to find out what COVID-gifts Lachie has bought himself.

    • 36 min
    7 Tips for your Small Businesses IT Security Baseline

    7 Tips for your Small Businesses IT Security Baseline

    If it Just Doesn't Look Right, it probably isn't. JLDR.

    Security is a hot topic currently, so we dive into 7 (not 6, and not 8 but 7!) Baseline Security Principals for Small Businesses. These aren't the only things you should implement, but they will certainly help keep out the bad guys.


    MFA
    Strong Passwords and a password manager
    Security Awareness Training
    Updates for OS and Applications
    Advanced Endpoint Security
    Secure Remote Access / VPN
    Backups

    Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for more tips and tricks!

    • 34 min
    Special Guest - Dwayne Harris from World Fitness Cartel

    Special Guest - Dwayne Harris from World Fitness Cartel

    What a way to kick off 2020! This was recorded in late December with Dwayne Harris, the founder of WFC Gym. Dwayne has been involved in martial arts for 28 years, and in 2015 decided to follow that passion and start WFC in Ferntree Gully.

    Throughout the episode, we go through the journey from concept to almost 500 members and two gyms, touching on marketing, gaining and retaining customers, differentiating in a saturated market, and maintaining the culture and environment of the gym - for staff, trainers and customers.

    Check out the website and socials for more info: 

    https://worldfitnesscartel.com.au/ 

    https://www.facebook.com/worldfitnesscartel/

    https://www.facebook.com/wfcchirnside/

    • 44 min

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