AI for Business is everywhere, but most business owners quickly realize it’s not as simple as flipping a switch.In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, host Ryan Carter is joined by Nick Gerasch for a practical, no-hype conversation about AI for business, automation, and AI agents.They break down why AI often fails when expectations aren’t clear, how automation and generative AI actually work together, and where businesses can find real value today.If you’re a business owner or tech champion trying to understand how AI for business really works behind the scenes, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what delivers results.👍 Like the episode if it helped clarify AI for business💬 Comment if you want the full list of AI use cases discussed📌 Subscribe for weekly technology insights for business owners#aiforbusiness #ai #artificialintelligence 💻 Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

🎧 Is artificial intelligence headed for a crash, or are we just witnessing the early stages of the next major technology shift?👉 In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter tackle one of the biggest questions facing business owners and tech leaders today: Is AI about to crash?🤔 Drawing on real-world experience from the dot-com era, the conversation compares today’s AI boom to the early days of the internet, including sky-high valuations, massive investments, and companies burning cash without clear paths to profitability.✅ This episode covers:* Whether the current AI hype mirrors the dot-com bubble.* Lessons learned from the tech crash of the early 2000s.* Why cloud services and the internet feel more fragile than ever.* Major outages affecting Microsoft, AWS, Cloudflare, and CrowdStrike.* The importance of redundancy, business continuity, and smart IT planning.* How AI is already changing search, advertising, and decision-making.If you’re a business owner or Tech Champion trying to separate hype from reality, this episode will help you think critically about where AI is heading and how to prepare your business either way.#ai #artificialintelligence #podcast💻 Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

The holidays are the most dangerous time of year for small businesses, and hackers know it.In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the real-world scams targeting business owners right now, including FBI holiday warnings, phishing emails, fake government notices, credit card skimmers, and why cybercriminals intentionally “detonate” attacks during Christmas and New Year’s when companies are least prepared.If you’re a business owner or a Tech Champion who wants to protect your money, your identity, and your systems, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.🚨 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:* Why email is still the #1 delivery method for scams.* How attackers impersonate Amazon, IRS, Social Security, and even local governments.* The truth about credit card skimmers and why swiping is no longer safe.* How gift card scams really work, and how thieves drain your balance instantly.* Why hackers wait 200+ days inside networks before launching attacks.* What to do when you receive suspicious emails, and what not to click.* How tools like Barracuda Incident Response can remove threats from every inbox in seconds.🛡️ Key Security Tips for Business Owners:✔️ Never click links in suspicious emails.✔️ Always visit websites directly to verify issues.✔️ Avoid swiping magnetic strip cards; use tap or chip only.✔️ Inspect card readers at gas stations and terminals.✔️ Pick up packages quickly to avoid porch pirates.✔️ Train your employees. Phishing is still the easiest way in.Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue; it’s a business survival strategy.🎧 Subscribe to The Business Owner’s IT Podcast for weekly insights designed to help business owners stay protected, productive, and ahead of today’s threats.#holidayscams #scam #holidaySince 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957