In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been driving me mad about Facebook—especially as a business owner.

What started as a space for genuine connection has become a chaotic mess of bots 🤖, trolls, censorship, shadow banning, and algorithmic manipulation.

I talk about my own experiences with disappearing posts, unexplained bans, and the rise of “Meta Verified” as the new gatekeeper to reach and visibility. 📉

Is Facebook still worth the effort for businesses? 🤔 Or has it completely lost its relevance in our digital strategies?

Join me as I unpack what’s really going on behind the newsfeed—and what you need to think about if you're still relying on Facebook to reach your audience.

© ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lyn Prowse-Bishop⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music: 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Used with express permission.

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Resources & References:

(all links correct at time of publishing)

Note: The contact form I refer to in the episode has disappeared. Here is the closest I could find:

Appeal Facebook's Decision to Disable Your Group

Mari Smith on Facebook

Facebook's Five Core Values

Bad Influence. The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. Netflix

Sky News: Whistleblower tells Senate committee Meta undermined US national security to cosy up to China

Ep 21: Is Social Media a Waste of Time?

Ep 53: Facebook Down!

For years, businesses have enjoyed the bottom-line benefits of cheap offshore freelancers — but a game-changing Fair Work Commission ruling just flipped the script.

In this episode, I break down what really happened when an offshore Filipino freelancer was deemed entitled to workplace protections from an Australian business they were contracted to — and why it could spell the end of dodgy “$5 an hour VA” deals.

We talk:
👉 The difference between contractors and employees
👉 The legal risks you might not know you’re taking
👉 Why the price gap between offshore and onshore is closing fast
👉 And why now, more than ever, Australian VAs are the smart, compliant choice for growing businesses

💬 “Cheap doesn’t always mean cost-effective. In fact, it might be the most expensive mistake you make.”

If you're outsourcing work, thinking about hiring a VA, or just want to stay on the right side of workplace law — this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Press play and future-proof your business!

© ⁠⁠⁠Lyn Prowse-Bishop⁠⁠⁠

Theme music: 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Used with express permission.

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Resources & References:

(all links correct at time of publishing)

ABC News: This Filipino woman struck a blow against Australian businesses 'exploiting' offshore workers

eSOs Blog: Employee or VA

eSOS Blog: Benefits of VAs

VA Institute: Offshore is Over

(Other relevant episodes included below)

Corporate Responsibility, Minus the Jargon 🌱💼

What does corporate responsibility really mean for us — the everyday business owners, solopreneurs, and service providers just trying to do the right thing?

No buzzwords, no big budgets, just real talk on how we can give back 🌏✨

Whether it's planting trees, supporting your local footy club, or choosing greener power — it all adds up.

Here are some simple ways we can make a difference 💚

© ⁠⁠Lyn Prowse-Bishop⁠⁠

Theme music: 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Used with express permission.

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Resources & References:

(all links correct at time of publishing)

Investopedia: Corporate Responsibility

Harvard Business School: Types of Corporate Social Responsibility

FNPW - Gift a Tree

Carbon Positive Australia

Recycling Near You

Business Recycling

Greenpeace: Green Electricity Guide

Ep 64: Dead Printer?