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Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: 15 Expert Cybersecurity DefenCe Tips for SMBs   Hi! I'm Mark Riddell and I'm here with the Techcess podcast's 100th episode. This week - a cyber security masterclass with expert tips. We're here to empower small and medium-sized business owners through an action-packed journey to defend their businesses against cyber threats, uncovering the surprising irony that preven...

From plateau to prosperity: overcoming growth roadblocks with delegation "The things that are in your comfort zone right now were the things that could get you here to this point in your business. They are not the things that will get you to the next level in your business." - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching Ready to kick that business plateau in the butt and soar to dizzying heights of suc...

Are you tired of wasting precious time in meetings, only to leave feeling confused and disorganised? Do you struggle to keep track of all the action items and follow-up tasks that come out of these meetings? Microsoft Teams has launched a new feature which could solve your problems and boost productivity.   Learn more about this on this week's new "Tech Update" bonus episode. If you want to check...

How to Use Your Business Numbers to Achieve Success "Do you know your numbers? Do you know what a customer costs? Do you know what it costs to get a customer? Do you know what you make from a customer? What's the end cost? How much new business do you want or need? How much capacity have you got? If you know how much money you need to make and how much it will cost you, you'll also need to know ho...

Break/fix Solutions versus Proactive Managed IT Services Hi, Mark Riddell , host of Techcess here! Are you tired of constantly dealing with IT issues in your business?  In this episode, I explore the difference between managed IT services and breakfix systems, revealing a shocking truth about the latter that will leave you questioning your current IT support approach. Listen in now to find out mor...

Breaking the Social Media Addiction: Strategies for ADHD Business Owners "It's not the number that matters, it's the quality of people that you have in your following." - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching and host of The Weeniecast Pssttt! Please help!!! I need you to fill in a two question survey for me real quick. Swear it will take you 30 seconds. weeniecast.com/coaching Join me, your frie...

How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. Learn more about this on this week's new "Tech Update" bonus episode. If you want to check out our fu...

Don't fall for urgency, greed, or trust scams! Here's how to stay safe online In this episode of Techcess, we uncover the dark art of phishing and how attackers exploit human psychology to gain access to your sensitive information. But what happens when one of your senior staff members falls prey to their tactics? Find out now by pressing play on the episode! Common Types of Phishing Scams Phishin...

If you're feeling frustrated about your stagnant podcast growth despite pouring hours into creating quality content and marketing through social media, then you are not alone! Many indie podcasters struggle to get their voice heard in the crowded digital space, and traditional marketing methods may not yield the desired results. It's easy to feel helpless when you're not getting the listenership y...

Building your brand around your ADHD authenticity "One of the best ways that you can build trust with your potential and ideal clients is by outing yourself as the beautifully imperfect person that you are... and demonstrating your ADHD authenticity." - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching Pssttt! Please help!!! I need you to fill in a two question survey for me real quick. Swear it will take yo...

How many browser extensions do you use? Extensions can be really useful. They can make you more productive and save you time. But some won’t. Learn more on this week's new Tech Update. If you want to check out our full episodes, covering everything from how to protect your business from a phishing attack, through to how you can effectively manage your patching systems, check them out here - https:...

Creating a Tech Roadmap: A Must-Have Guide for Businesses If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with constantly changing technology, trying different solutions without success, and struggling to keep up with competitors, then you are not alone! Many business owners and entrepreneurs experience these painful emotions due to the lack of a proper technology roadmap. They may be investing in ne...

The Realities of how ADHD nearly derailed even me, the ADHD coach!  "Always be learning. Always be sharpening your skills and also plan ahead" - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching Hey, weenie ADHD entrepreneur - your business strategist pal Katie McManus right here... and woah, do I have some juicy inside scoop for y'all in this Weeniecast episode. Get this - I'm gonna share how my ADHD w...

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. Learn more about how they're dealing with this (at your expense!) on this week's new Tech Update. If you want to check out our full episodes, covering everyth...

Master the Art of IT Trouble-shooting: Simple Solutions for Common Problems If you're feeling frustrated and helpless when your logical problem-solving isn't resolving the issue, then you are not alone! Despite trying various methods and techniques, you still end up with the same result and might even feel like giving up. The Simple Trick - Turn it off and on again Sometimes, the easiest solution...

Mastering Time Management for ADHD Entrepreneurs: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tips "If you build a business to take over your life, you will have a business that will take over your life. However, if you create a business that is specifically designed to support the life you want to live, you're going to end up with a business that supports the life you want to live." - Katie McManus, Brave Busines...

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. If you want to check out our full episodes, covering everything from how to protect your business from a phishing attack, through to how you can effectively manage your patching systems, c...

Transform Your IT Strategy with a Virtual Chief Information Officer Do you want the benefits of high-level IT expertise for your small business without the cost of hiring a full-time CIO? Look no further! I'm sharing the solution to gaining access to top-notch IT knowledge without breaking the bank.  Learn how to tap into expert IT resources and improve your business's technology strategy without...

Master the art of listening! "Stop talking about what you do! It's not about you. It's about THEM..." - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching Attention, ADHD entrepreneur who struggles with active listening!  In this episode we're going to talk about how avoiding saying too much and staying focused on the prospect will magically improve your sales pitch! (Pssst! This episode ties in brillian...

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11 This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth the risk? Not quite. If you want to check out our full episodes, covering ever...

I attended the Podcast Show in London. And I hope after listening you appreciate my hilariously snarky title. In this episode, I share my experiences of the two day event in full. I braved the glossy façade of the Podcast Show in London so you didn't have to. Listen as I uncover the good, the bad, and the hilariously ugly - from networking highpoints to cringe-worthy performances, and from ad tech...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by the complexities of running your business? "You shouldn't be there to have to prop up your business every minute of the day. The business should be designed and structured so that it's propping up you most of the time." - Pete Mohr, Making Conversations Count - May 2023  In an area with expensive internet? Here's a lower bandwidth version for...

Do you want a phone system that won't break the bank and is dependable? Time to switch to VoIP. After all... you have to! Do you feel like you're constantly throwing money at an outdated phone system that still drops calls? Do you struggle with poor sound quality and inefficient call routing? It's time to take action before the PSTN switch-off leaves you without a working phone line. In this episo...

Do you have a business or an ADHD hyperfixation? "Your business can evolve with you. But there are some things to do on the front end. If you want to avoid it being a huge waste of money, if you're concerned that you might not stick with it...." - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching If you're feeling overwhelmed and defeated because your ADHD is hindering your ability to start a successful busi...

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment?  Listen to this latest Tech Update to find out more about the benefits to your business of cloud computing!   If you want to check out our full episodes,...