Thoughts
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Stop Outsourcing Yourself to AI
I put a lot of time and effort into writing every blog post on my Mustard Seed IT website, but I’m tired of AI being used to copy my content. Moving forward, I’
Face-to-Face Still Wins: Why Trust Beats Price in a Digital World
Building face-to-face relationships in this digitally saturated world is going to be the key to long-term success, especially as AI continues to dominate conver
AI Without the Brain Fry
I read some interesting articles this week that I believe are insightful in our ongoing dance with AI.
Marketing in the AI Age
I came across this HBR article where the author suggests that two revolutions are afoot in marketing:
Taxpayer Dollars Squandered on Subpar IT Solutions
Queensland spent $183 million on Unify, its new child safety IT system, which was found, when audited, to have significant gaps that put kids at risk. It's also
Why I Switched To & Recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
There was a time when small businesses had multiple servers on premises, like an active directory server for accounts/authentication, a file server for storing
Dream. Discipline. Do.
Many come up with New Year's resolutions at the start of the year, and despite their best intentions, such resolutions don't survive the first few weeks of the
2026 Trends for Solopreneurs and SMBs
Technology continues to change rapidly. As we head into 2026, I wanted to briefly highlight three practical trends that solopreneurs and small businesses can fo
Not a "Managed Service Provider"
Most small businesses only think about IT when something breaks. That 'break-fix' mindset drives me crazy, because IT has so much more to offer than putting out
AI Replacement Theory
I don't think there's a theory called 'AI Replacement Theory', I just thought it worked well as a title, though I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up becoming
Forget SEO. Focus on UVO!
Every time Google updates its algorithm, it nukes many SEO-dependent sites. Will yours be next? There's got to be a better way, right? I believe there is.
Organic Demand
I read an article recently and wanted to share a brief reflection on its key takeaway: organic demand.
Alright Stop, Collaborate, and Let's Win
How many of you started humming 'Ice Ice Baby' by Vanilla Ice? Be honest.
Preserving and Protecting Human Creativity
Earlier this week, there was an article on ABC that said that Attorney-General Michelle Rowland had rejected the proposal to amend the existing Australian copyr
ROAI - Return on Artificial Intelligence
AI is the new gold rush. Daily, new AI startups attract investors, resulting in inflated valuations before any real value is delivered.
Don't Wear Masks
I find LinkedIn interesting because it's clear when someone is trying to present themselves in a certain way to attract the right connections. What happens when
How-To Use Secure Score in Microsoft 365
With a Microsoft 365 Business subscription, Secure Score is an easy way to assess the security of your Microsoft 365 Business tenancy.
AI: Hype vs. Reality
I am sick of the hype surrounding AI.
Beyond Ethics
Optus has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons, and it's not the first time, either.
The Lean Future
As a solopreneur, I am always working in the business and rarely get a chance to focus on my business.
Browser Tracking
Is your browser uniquely identifiable, and is it protecting you from tracking and fingerprinting? Cover Your Tracks by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Vibe-Coding Hype
I've tested a few of the popular AI code editors (Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro) by trying to vibe-code simple apps, and I’ve realised that like its parent AI, vibe co
Why I’m Your Best Investment
I was considering restarting my blog and thought I would kick it off by explaining why businesses should consider using my services.