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2022 caretaker arrangements

The Australian federal election has been announced, the Australian Government assumes a caretaker role. During this time, we will only share public info essential to business owners. Learn more about caretaker.

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Software-related activities and the Research and Development Tax Incentive

New guidance now released to support the self-assessment of software-related research and development activities.

Instruments remade to support R&D Tax Incentive

Regulations and decision-making principles for the R&D Tax Incentive.

Funding announced under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration stream

Projects announced for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration stream.

10 Aussie businesses to solve information accessibility challenges to support AMR

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Automatic mutual recognition of occupational registrations (AMR) grant recipients announced.

R&D Tax Incentive determination for clinical trials

R&D Tax Incentive Determination for clinical trials now available. The determination will streamline R&D registration and Advance and Overseas Finding applications for the biotechnology sector.

Director Identification Number (director ID)

All directors of companies, registered foreign companies, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations must apply for a director identification number (director ID).

Grants open to give young Australians STEM opportunities

Are you a business that can help deliver inquiry-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related activities to students under 18 years of age?

Grants to establish artificial intelligence and digital capability centres

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Capability Centres Grants are now open.

How does the budget affect your business?

Find out what the 2022-23 Budget means for your business.

The Australian Resource Directory for Women Entrepreneurs

The Australian Resource Directory for Women Entrepreneurs contains information and tools to support women entrepreneurs.

Help to advance your career

The Mid-Career Checkpoint program is helping workers in COVID-19 affected industries change or advance their career and assisting carers looking to return to the paid workforce.

3 digital trends for small businesses to follow in 2022

The past two years have changed the way businesses operate and use digital tools. So what's next? There are 3 key digital opportunities that can help you to grow and sustain your business.

Making it easier to work where the work is

From 1 July 2022, JobPass will benefit more workers and businesses, as more licences and registrations become part of the Automatic Mutual Recognition of Occupational Registration scheme.

Businesses urged to enhance their cyber security

Find out how to enhance your cyber security practices and the resources available to help protect your business and staff from cyber threats.

Celebrate cultural diversity in your workplace

It is Harmony Week 2022.

Celebrate the small wins in your business

Big goals don't happen overnight, so celebrate all the small wins along the way.

Changes to the Designs Act to benefit designers

IP Australia has announced that changes to the registered designs system are now Australian law.

International Women’s Day

Celebrating the achievements of women.

5 simple ways to keep your customers coming back

Don't take your return customers for granted. Read our tips for keeping customers happy and coming back.

Understanding buy now, pay later services

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are changing the way customers shop. Understand what BNPL is and whether it's a good fit for your business.

Helping you reduce emissions and improve your business energy use

Use the Industrial Energy Tools to assess your business’s energy maturity and identify energy saving strategies.

Supporting the financial wellbeing of small business owners

The Australian Government’s Small Business Debt Helpline is a dedicated small business financial counselling service offering free and confidential phone-based support to small business owners nationally.

5 ways to motivate your staff this year

Understand how to motivate employees in order to maintain a happy and productive team.

Business trends for 2022

Check out some business trends for 2022 to help you plan for the upcoming year.

Secure your portable devices to protect your personal information from cybercriminals

Check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) updated Quick Wins Guide for simple tips on securing your portable devices and protecting your information.

Give your business some love this Valentine’s Day

Check out our tips to help you improve your business.

ABN holders can now include 4 additional ANZSIC codes

Businesses can now include up to 4 additional business activities when updating their Australian business number (ABN) details on the Australian Business Register (ABR).

38 women share in $11.6 million to grow their startups

Boosting Female Founders Initiative Round 2 grant recipients announced.

Managing flexible working in your business

Learn about best practice ways to manage flexible working.

Further extension to takeaway beer excise concession

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made some changes for takeaway alcohol, which are aimed at providing further support for businesses in the alcohol industry.

Over $12.2m in grants for the next wave of innovations

22 businesses are receiving Accelerating Commercialisation grants to take their innovations to market.

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Important financial dates in 2022

Find out about the most important financial dates for your business in 2022.

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners

The Australian Government’s BusinessBalance and Ahead for Business initiatives help small business owners take proactive steps to improve their mental health.

Know your rights and obligations when selling online

Did you know your obligations under the Australian Consumer Law still apply whether you run a business online or at a bricks-and-mortar store? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a business online.

Export services expanded to help more businesses go global

Grow and expand your business overseas with Austrade export services.

Modern Manufacturing Initiative Round 2

Translation stream and Integration stream guidelines available and applications opening.

What you need to know to avoid being ripped off by a digital professional

Use Navii's Buyer Beware cheat sheet to help you identify the legit digital professionals from the scammers.

Funding under the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

Funding under the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative to help Australian businesses address supply chain vulnerabilities for critical products.

Digital training for company directors

Register for the Digital Directors 10 part webinar series.

Grant recipients announced under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative Translation and Integration streams

Learn more about the innovative ideas that will be turned into commercial outcomes and help integrate businesses into new value chains.

Scale up and diversify your business in Northern Australia

Learn about funding opportunities to support your business in Northern Australia.

Improve your cyber security with new online learning resources

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released a new online learning platform to help protect Australian businesses.

The Payment Times Reports Register is live

Are you a small business thinking about supplying a large Australian business? Find out how long they take to pay other small businesses before you take the leap.

Be prepared for an emergency

Make sure your business is prepared this season and know what to do in an emergency situation.

Do you export food products to China?

The requirements for exporting food products to China are changing from 1 January, 2022. There are registrations you need to do now to be prepared.

Online shopping this time of year is also popular with cybercriminals

Find out how to keep your business and customers secure when online shopping.

Cyber Security Assessment Tool upgrades

New upgrades are now available for the Cyber Security Assessment Tool. The upgrades provide a better experience for non-employing businesses using the tool to assess their business’s cyber security.

Export Finance Australia is here to help your business adapt, pivot and grow

When the world changes, business operations change too. Whether your business is looking to create new products or services, enter new international markets or change supply chains, Export Finance Australia could support with finance.

An online marketing roadmap for your business post-lockdown

Use Navii’s online marketing roadmap to help your business.

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Reopening after a COVID-19 lockdown

Find out how to reopen your business after a COVID-19 lockdown safely and successfully.

Is your business cyber secure?

Use our free Cyber Security Assessment Tool to check how cyber secure your business is and what you can do to make it more cyber secure.

Are you ready to apply for a business grant?

Use our Check if you're ready to apply for a grant checklist to learn more about the process and help you increase your chance of getting funding or support.

30 day small business health kick

Are you feeling lost or defeated in your business development journey? Check out Navii’s 30 Day Small Business Health Kick series to help you.

Do you know the cyber threats affecting Australian systems and networks?

Check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020-21 to find out.

Looking for help to refocus your business or start a business?

With the help of New Business Assistance with NEIS you can get free support to refocus a micro-business in response to COVID-19 or if you are considering starting a new business, New Business Assistance with NEIS can also help.

Go Local First to support your local small business community

Learn more about the Go Local First campaign.

Celebrating a decade of the Research and Development Tax Incentive

2021 marks the 10th year of the Research and Development Tax Incentive – Australia’s flagship research and development support program.

What’s your business’s next best step to go digital?

Navii’s Next Best Steps 5 day challenge can help you take your next digital step in your business.

Australian banks offer COVID-19 relief for business owners

Support from banks in now available to small business owners impacted by COVID-19.

Over $3.9m in grants to champion cutting-edge Aussie businesses

Natural sounding artificial voiceboxes, one of 8 businesses sharing in over $3.9m.

Entrepreneurs' Programme celebrates its 400th Strengthening Business client

Excited to announce Venture Out is the 400th client to join the Entrepreneurs’ Programmes’ Strengthening Business service.

Support to help your business go digital

Navii can provide tailored advice to help your business take the next step to go digital.

New Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy guidelines are now available

Find out how the Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy affects your business and what the transition period is.

Tax time and end of financial year tips to help you

It's that time of year again. Find out where you can get small business support at tax time, how to record JobKeeper payments at tax time, occupation guides to help you and how to plan your new financial year goal.

Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Round 2 recipients announced

We will support 86 projects under the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund.

$3.2m in grants for 8 Aussie innovators - just what the doctor ordered

Entrepreneurs’ Programme awards over $3.2 million in grant funding to 8 Aussie Innovators.

$2.4m in grants for 4 Aussie innovators changing the game – it’s a no brainer

Entrepreneurs’ Programme awards over $2.4 million in grant funding to Aussie innovators.

Easily create an employment contract that protects your business

Short on time but big on doing things right? Save time with the new Employment Contract Tool.

Mental health training from Deakin Business School for trusted business advisers

The Counting on U training program helps business advisers provide first-line support.

Free legal assistance for employers and employees

Find out how the Workplace Advice Service can help your business.

Investing in small businesses to grow their digital capabilities

Find out how Digital Solutions - Australian Small Business Advisory Services program is supporting small businesses.

Be COVID fraud aware

We have developed a guide help you recognise common scams and share tips on how to protect your business and customers.

The Payment Times Reporting Scheme first reporting window opens 1 July 2021

Are you a large business that may have reporting requirements? The Payment Times Reporting Scheme commenced 1 January 2021. Find out more about reporting requirements and how to report.

Want to have your say on policy changes that could affect your business?

Find out how you can engage with the government through community consultations.

Supporting franchises with improved access to information

We have updated our information to make it easier for franchisors and franchisees, including prospective franchisors and franchisees, to access information and support.

Do you manufacture face masks, hand sanitisers or medical devices?

Find out how the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is supporting the testing of PPE and medical devices within Australia.

New export services to help business grow overseas

Maximise the benefits of selling your product overseas with Austrade export services.

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 employees for the first time

Use our Hiring employees checklist to help you employ staff the right way.

One simple way to find licences and permits for your business

The Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) can help you save time.

Find the right energy plan for your business

Use the Energy Made Easy website to find and compare electricity and gas plans from all retailers in your area.

Manufacturing a new future for Australia

A new strategy to turbo-charge growth in our National Manufacturing Priorities.

Digital hub to support small business mental health

Ahead for Business now has expanded support and resources for small business owners.

Helping Australian businesses win in Asia

Asialink Business can help you.

Improve your cyber safety and protect your business

Make sure you complete the Cyber Safety Checklist to help improve your cyber security and protect your identity.

Don't pay for government grant information

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

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