The Virtual Business Show

Lyn Prowse-Bishop

Australia's first and longest continually running podcast for the Virtual Assistant Industry (est 2010) covering topics of interest to VAs, small business owners and the self-employed. We also provide information and interview guests on all things small business. The show is hosted by veteran VA Lyn Prowse-Bishop, owner of Executive Stress Office Support, established Feb 2000. Theme music: 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Used with express permission. Become a subscriber for exclusive content: Subscribe

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The Virtual Business Show

Episodes (71)

Jul 7, 2025 Ep 75 - From Community to Combat Zone: The Decline of Facebook for Business
Jun 15, 2025 Ep 74: Offshore Freelancers, Fair Work & The End of the $5 VA Fantasy
Jun 11, 2025 Ep 73: Corporate Responsibility

The Virtual Business Show

Jul 7, 2025
14 minutes
12 MB

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? ...

The Virtual Business Show

Ep 75 - From Community to Combat Zone: The Decline of Facebook for Business

Lyn Prowse-Bishop

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