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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.

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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Selling online? Protect your business with a registered trade mark

You can use the new trade mark checker tool to check if a trade mark is available to register in Australia, and then easily apply.

Free employment services available for your business

Free support is available through Workforce Australia to help your business advertise jobs, find staff and access financial help.

Cooperative Research Centres Grants now open

Applications are now open for Round 24 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants program.

Do you run a hospitality or seafood business?

The Australian Government is introducing mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for seafood in hospitality settings and wants to hear what you think. Have your say.

Is it time to go paperless in your business?

Using digital tools to operate your business can increase your efficiency, reduce your costs and be more environmentally friendly. Learn about the benefits of going paperless and follow our tips to help you go digital.

Be prepared for an emergency

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

Unravelling ransomware

Australian businesses are being targeted by cybercriminals. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) urges all Australians to protect themselves against one of the most significant cybercrimes – ransomware.

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Is your business ready for summer?

5 hot tips to get your business ready for the summer.

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How to have a safe and happy work party

There will be parties for hosting, successes for toasting and sharing in good cheer! If you’re celebrating the end of year with your employees, it's important you consider work health and safety. Check out our tips to party safely.

Personalise your business.gov.au newsletter

We've updated our newsletter to give you more personalised news based on your preferences. See what's new and how to get news related to your business each fortnight.

Free Business Wellbeing training for small business

Looking to improve wellbeing in your small business? The free Business Wellbeing training helps business owners and their staff learn the skills to create a mentally healthy workplace.

Finance that takes businesses like yours global

Check out Export Finance Australia for flexible finance solutions that support Australian businesses and projects.

Export services expanded to help more businesses go global

Grow your business overseas with Austrade export services.

Hiring occasional employees? Be aware of important changes to super

Super guarantee (SG) changes started on 1 July 2022. Find out what it means if you hire one off or short-term employees.

What does the October 2022-23 Budget mean for your business?

The latest 2022-23 Budget was announced on 25 October. Find out what it means for your business.

5 tips to hiring 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!

How data can improve your business

Analysing different types of data in your business can help you improve and grow.

Have you been hacked?

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has launched a new online tool to help people who believe they are a victim of a cyber attack – Have you been hacked?

Drive more traffic to your website through SEO

Ways to improve your SEO ranking and increase traffic to your business website.

New tool to help you check and apply for a trade mark

IP Australia is piloting a new online tool to help small businesses check trade mark availability and streamline the application process.

Act Now, Stay Secure on ransomware

Ransomware is one of the most significant cyber threats currently facing Australians and Australian organisations.

The phase out of single-use plastics

Single-use plastic items are being banned in different state and territories over the coming years. It’s important you know what the single-use plastics ban means for your business.

How can the 2021 Census data help your business?

Find out how the 2021 Census information and data can help you make important decision about your business.

Digital Identity a safe, secure, convenient way to prove who you are online

Online business services are moving to the Australian Government Digital Identity System, to make it more secure and convenient for you to prove who you are when you apply for business registrations and programs and access government services.

Take caution with emails

In the lead up to the end of this financial year, Australian businesses should strengthen their email security practices to protect their private information, their business, and their customers.

Funding announced under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration stream

Projects announced for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration stream.

Instruments remade to support R&D Tax Incentive

The Industry Research and Development Regulations 2022 and Decision-making Principles 2022 are now in effect. Find out what this means for you.

R&D Tax Incentive determination for clinical trials

The R&D Tax Determination for clinical trials streamlines R&D registrations and Advance and Overseas Finding applications for the biotechnology sector.

The Australian Resource Directory for Women Entrepreneurs

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

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 the small wins in your business

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

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.

5 ways to motivate your staff this year

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

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.

Managing flexible working in your business

Learn about best practice ways to manage flexible working.

Modern Manufacturing Initiative Round 2

Translation stream and Integration stream guidelines available and applications opening.

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.

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.

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.

Free legal assistance for employers and employees

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

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.

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.

Don't pay for government grant information

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

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