In today’s episode, Charly dives into the world of “Shadow IT” — the unapproved tools and apps your team or subcontractors might be using without your knowledge.

This isn’t just a big business problem. Even small businesses face real risks when team members use unapproved tech to get the job done. From data security breaches to duplicated costs and lost information, Shadow IT can quietly erode your business.

📌 In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ What Shadow IT is and how it shows up in small teams

✅ Why subcontractors often amplify this hidden risk

✅ Real data privacy, compliance, and reputational issues

✅ How to manage Shadow IT without killing flexibility

✅ A real example from Charly’s own CRM setup

🔗 Practical takeaway: Don’t lock everything down. Set smart guardrails, ask your team what they actually use, and keep communication open.

🛡️ Security starts with visibility and open dialogue — not crackdowns.

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