Rise and Shine: Your Daily Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration

Receipts scattered across your wallet, email, phone, and car? Getting them into Xero doesn't have to be a mystery. Whether you're a business owner managing your own books or delegating to your bookkeeper, Xero has built-in features that make uploading receipts simple and efficient. No third-party tools required. This walkthrough shows you exactly how to get receipts and files into Xero using the web interface and mobile app, plus clever automation options that save time.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Three ways to upload files via Xero's web interface
📌 How to email receipts directly into your files inbox
🔗 Using Xero's mobile app to upload receipts on the go
✅ Creating draft bills automatically from uploaded receipts

Stop paying for HubDoc or other third-party receipt management tools when Xero already has everything you need built in. This episode breaks down the process step by step so you can streamline your bookkeeping workflow today.

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"Paradise Found"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Forty years in tech means cassette tapes to cloud computing, dial-up to 5G, and countless lessons learned along the way. From building TRS-80 clones to chatting with operators worldwide via amateur radio, technology has always been about connection and problem-solving. But what hasn't changed? The fundamentals: clear communication, valuing your expertise, and remembering that work isn't everything. In this reflective Australia Day episode, Charly shares the timeless lessons that still matter today, no matter how much the technology evolves.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ How early tech experiences shaped a 40-year career in technology
📌 Why plain English communication beats technical jargon every time
🛡️ The importance of valuing your expertise and charging what you're worth
✅ Why work-life balance matters more than any technology ever will

Whether you're a Gen X reminiscing about cassette tapes or a younger listener learning what tech used to look like, this episode offers perspective on what really matters in business and in life. Happy Australia Day!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Is your WordPress version actually irrelevant for security? One commenter claimed plugins are the only real concern, and the data partly supports this: 96% of vulnerabilities in 2024 came from plugins. But partly right isn't the same as completely safe.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why 96% of vulnerabilities coming from plugins doesn't mean core updates are irrelevant

📌 The structural differences between WordPress core security and plugin development oversight

🛡️ How security patches create a roadmap for attackers targeting unpatched sites

🔗 The business risks beyond hacking: insurance, compliance, and notification obligations

Keeping WordPress updated isn't just about preventing attacks. It's about protecting your business from consequences you might not have considered.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Bots are hammering your website, slowing everything down, and messing with your analytics. You can see suspicious traffic from countries you have never done business with, and blocking those countries does not seem to work. Everyone says to use Cloudflare, but when you get in there, it all seems overwhelming.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why blocking countries is ineffective against bot traffic and what to do instead
📌 Four essential Cloudflare security rules you can set up on a free account
🔗 How to allow legitimate search engine bots while blocking malicious ones
🛡️ Using the expression builder to create custom rules for user agents and aggressive crawlers

Stop playing whack-a-mole with bot traffic and take control of your website security today.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Has your website, product, or course been sitting "almost ready" for weeks, months, or even years? You keep tweaking and adjusting, but somehow it never feels quite right to launch. If perfectionism is keeping you stuck, this episode will help you reframe what "good enough" actually looks like.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why minimum viable product applies to websites, courses, and email campaigns
📌 The two essential questions to ask before any launch
🔗 Real examples of how audience feedback beats imagined perfection
🛡️ Permission to launch messy (not broken) and iterate based on real data

Your finish line will move once you launch, so stop waiting for perfect and start collecting real feedback.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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