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New farm office tech and cybersecurity with Carmen Quade

“I think the first thing to do is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. When new things come in, we’re often bad at it. 

 “And as adults, you don't like that feeling of things being difficult or hard or harder than they were. And it's just acknowledging that initially things are going to be harder before they get easier and just persisting through that.” 

In our third episode, we chat with AgriFocused’s Carmen, who shares the latest farm office technology to make your office time more efficient. Carmen also discusses some quick wins when it comes to software already available but not always used to its fullest. The farm business expert also shares some of her tips on how to protect yourself, your farm business and those you love from cybercrime.  

About Carmen Quade

Carmen Quade runs AgriFocused, a training business specialising in farm business skills. She has worked as a university lecturer in accounting and agribusiness and enjoys working with people to improve their business skills. She also has extensive experience in local government, both in economic and community development as well as corporate governance. Together with her husband and other family members, she is a partner in a mixed farming business at Tallimba, in the Northern Riverina. She works her magic in the office, not the paddock. Carmen holds a Bachelor of Business (Agricultural Commerce), a Master of Professional Accounting and a Cert IV in Training Small Groups. 

You can learn more about Carmen by visiting her website: https://agrifocused.com.au/ and following her on X @AgriFocused or Instagram @AgriFocused 

You can find Carmen on:

X: https://x.com/AgriFocused

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-quade-agrifocused-97412b198/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrifocused/

https://agrifocused.com.au/

Helpful links:

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/better-connectivity-plan-regional-and-rural-australia/farm-connectivity-program

Password Management Software

https://www.lastpass.com

https://www.dashlane.com

https://1password.com/

Software for ease of data entry for invoices

https://dext.com/

Software to make your own forms and related QR codes

https://www.jotform.com/

https://www.google.com.au/forms/about/

Cyber Safety

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online

Information on improving your internet and mobile access

https://birrraus.com/

https://regionaltechhub.org.au/

Tips on managing emails

https://agrifocused.com.au/managing-emails/



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In the spirit of reconciliation, BCG acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. 

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New farm office tech and cybersecurity with Carmen Quade 
“I think the first thing to do is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. When new things come in, we’re often bad at it. 
 “And as adults, you don't like that feeling of things being difficult or hard or harder than they were. And it's just acknowledging that initially things are going to be harder before they get easier and just persisting through that.” 
In our third episode, we chat with AgriFocused’s Carmen, who shares the latest farm office technology to make your office time more efficient. Carmen also discusses some quick wins when it comes to software already available but not always used to its fullest. The farm business expert also shares some of her tips on how to protect yourself, your farm business and those you love from cybercrime.  
About Carmen Quade 
Carmen Quade runs AgriFocused, a training business specialising in farm business skills. She has worked as a university lecturer in accounting and agribusiness and enjoys working with people to improve their business skills. She also has extensive experience in local government, both in economic and community development as well as corporate governance. Together with her husband and other family members, she is a partner in a mixed farming business at Tallimba, in the Northern Riverina. She works her magic in the office, not the paddock. Carmen holds a Bachelor of Business (Agricultural Commerce), a Master of Professional Accounting and a Cert IV in Training Small Groups. 
You can learn more about Carmen by visiting her website: <a href="https://agrifocused.com.au/">https://agrifocused.com.au/</a> and following her on X @AgriFocused or Instagram @AgriFocused 
You can find Carmen on: 
X: <a href="https://x.com/AgriFocused">https://x.com/AgriFocused</a>  
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-quade-agrifocused-97412b198/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-quade-agrifocused-97412b198/</a>  
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/agrifocused/">https://www.instagram.com/agrifocused/</a>  
<a href="https://agrifocused.com.au/">https://agrifocused.com.au/</a> 
Helpful links: 
<a href="https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/better-connectivity-plan-regional-and-rural-australia/farm-connectivity-program">https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/better-connectivity-plan-regional-and-rural-australia/farm-connectivity-program</a> 
Password Management Software 
<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/">https://www.lastpass.com</a> 
<a href="https://www.dashlane.com/">https://www.dashlane.com</a> 
<a href="https://1password.com/">https://1password.com/</a> 
Software for ease of data entry for invoices 
<a href="https://dext.com/">https://dext.com/</a> 
Software to make your own forms and related QR codes 
<a href="https://www.jotform.com/">https://www.jotform.com/</a> 
<a href="https://www.google.com.au/forms/about/">https://www.google.com.au/forms/about/</a> 
Cyber Safety 
<a href="https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online">https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online</a> 
Information on improving your internet and mobile access 
<a href="https://birrraus.com/">https://birrraus.com/</a> 
<a href="https://regionaltechhub.org.au/">https://regionaltechhub.org.au/</a> 
Tips on managing emails 
<a href="https://agrifocused.com.au/managing-emails/">https://agrifocused.com.au/managing-emails/</a> 
 
We would like to thank our sponsors GE Silos for making this episode possible. Visit <a href="https://www.gesilos.com.au/">https://www.gesilos.com.au/</a> today 
To learn more about BCG visit <a href="http://www.bcg.org.au/">www.bcg.org.au</a> 
In the spirit of reconciliation, BCG acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. 
Disclaimer: 
The Birchip Cropping Group Inc. (“BCG”) makes no warranties regarding merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise with respect to this podcast. Any person relying on this report does so entirely at their own risk. BCG and all persons associated with it exclude all liability (including liability for negligence) in relation to any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast and any consequences arising from the use of such opinion, advice or information to the full extent of the law, including but not limited to consequences arising as a result of action or inaction taken by that person or any third parties in reliance on the report. Where liability cannot be lawfully extinguished, liability is limited to the re-supply of the report or payment of the cost of resupplying the report. You should seek independent professional, technical or legal (as required) advice before acting on any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast.

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