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Have your say on business and university partnerships

The Australian Government is considering standardised terms and agreements for university intellectual property (IP). Have your say on a new IP Framework that aims to strengthen partnerships between Australian universities and businesses.

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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.

Changes to the Designs Act to benefit designers

IP Australia has announced that changes to improve the registered designs system are now law. Most of the changes will begin on 10 March 2022.

Export services expanded to help more businesses go global

Grow and expand your business overseas with Austrade export services.

Start the conversation - R U OK?

Thursday, 9 September is R U OK? Day. This years the message is 'Are they really OK? Ask them today'.

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.

Changes for takeaway alcohol

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.

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.

Have your say on the future of regional supply chains

Asialink Business is partnering with TOLL to identify the trends transforming supply chains in our region.

First 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.

New protections for small and family businesses in Australia’s franchising sector

Find out about changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct.

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.

$800 million on offer for collaborative manufacturing projects

You can now apply for funding under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration Stream.

Funding available to strengthen critical supply chains

The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative now open for applications.

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.

Take action with AusIndustry for National Reconciliation Week

With National Reconciliation Week urging all Australians to think of reconciliation as more than a word, AusIndustry is here to support indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their business vision.

Free legal assistance for employers and employees

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

Can your business help construct the world’s largest radio telescopes?

Expressions of interest for the first Square Kilometre Array construction contract now open.

Budget 2021-22

Find out what the 2021-22 Budget means for your business.

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners

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

Investing in small businesses to grow their digital capabilities

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

$8.4m for 12 Aussie innovators developing revolutionary products and bringing them to market

Entrepreneurs’ Programme awards over $8.4 million in grant funding to Aussie Innovators.

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.

$10 million grant funding for Australian tech companies to solve regulatory challenges

Australian small and medium enterprises have the opportunity to scale-up under a new $10 million round of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII).

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.

Making more possible with Export Finance Australia

If your business needs finance to support your growth strategy or cashflow to help prepare you for when international borders reopen, Export Finance Australia could help make more possible.

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.

26 researchers receive funding to support projects to address challenges posed by COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific region

Successful applicants have been announced for the Regional Collaborations Programme COVID-19 digital grants.

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.

Assistance for businesses affected by floods

If your business has been affected by the floods, find out what assistance is available.

Is your business cyber secure?

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

New export services to help business grow overseas

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

Changes to Single Touch Payroll reporting from 1 July

There are changes to Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting for small employers with closely held payees and quarterly reporting for micro employers from 1 July 2021.

Environmental game changers lead the way amongst Entrepreneurs’ Programme grant recipients

Entrepreneurs’ Programme supports Sea Forest to farm seaweed and change the face of the livestock industry.

New online services for business

Check out ATO’s new online service to help you manage your tax and super obligations.

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.

Canaria Technologies rock the health-tech world, with the help of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme

Canaria Technologies chase global markets with the backing of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.

Entrepreneurs’ Programme celebrates its 200th Strengthening Business client

Excited to announce Plunge Café is the 200th business to join the Entrepreneurs' Programme with the Strengthening Business service.

Be prepared for an emergency

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

Supporting first generation migrants and refugees to launch their businesses at home and overseas

Incubator grants to help Aussie start-ups launch their businesses.

51 women share in $11.9 million to support startups

Boosting Female Founders Initiative Round 1 grant recipients announced.

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.

Professor Michael Smart examines a scram jet engine - Hypersonix

Innovative Australian businesses reach 500-grant milestone with the Entrepreneurs’ Programme

More than 500 commercialisation grantees have shared in $243 million since 2014.

$1 billion JobTrainer Fund providing free or low-fee courses

JobTrainer Fund providing free or low-fee courses.

Igniting Incubators with funding from the Entrepreneurs’ Programme

The Entrepreneurs' Programme commits to funding 5 incubators.

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.

Resources Directory for women entrepreneurs launched

The Expert FindHer Resources Directory contains information and tools to support women entrepreneurs.

Don't pay for government grant information

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

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