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Find relevant, easy-to-read business articles to stay up-to-date on laws and regulations, useful resources and government programs to help you start, run and grow your business.

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5 tips to help you hire employees for the summer season

Are you thinking about hiring staff to cover the busy holiday period? Here’s 5 tips to help make your hiring process go smoothly.

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September news

R U OK? Start the conversation

Thursday, 14 September is R U OK? Day. It's a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to stay connected. Check out the resources available to help you drive genuine change in your business.

August news

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Spring clean your business

We’ve got all the tools you need to help your business bloom this spring.

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Age diversity is good for business

New research shows that employing mature age workers is good for small businesses. Information and support is available for small businesses looking to embrace age diversity.

July news

Changes for businesses coming on 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023 there will be a number of changes that your business should be aware of, including changes to the national minimum wage, super guarantee rate and business name fees.

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Tax time tips to help you

Learn about the best time to lodge your tax return, what you can and can't claim and how to start the new financial year on the right foot.

Don't pay for government grant information

Watch out for government grant scams. Never pay for government grant information.

Funding announced under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration stream

Recipients in the Collaboration stream of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative have been announced.

May news

Telco tips for small businesses

Check out the new Telco tips for small businesses fact sheet to help you make the most of your telco services.

Helping you hire staff for the first time

Use our Hiring employees checklist to help you understand the process and build an employment contract with our Employment Contract Tool.

What does the Budget mean for your business?

The 2023-24 Budget was announced on 9 May. Find out what's available and what it means for your business.

March news

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Brand protection: enforcing your registered trade mark

A registered trade mark is a valuable asset for your small business, but do you know the steps to take to protect it from infringement by others?

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A new look and feel for business.gov.au

We've made some changes to our website to make it easier for you to find the information you need.

International Women's Day 2023

We’re proud to bring together advice, opportunities and inspiration for Australian women in business, to drive innovation for a gender equal future.

February news

Invest in your most important asset: your people

The Australian Government's Foundation Skills for Your Future Program is now offering businesses free reading, writing, maths, English language and digital skills training for their staff.

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