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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.
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$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).
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Have your say on the Measurement Law Review
Submissions are now open to provide your feedback on the proposed reform options for modernising measurement law.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stebercraft - proudly regional, globally focused
With help from AusIndustry, marine craft manufacturer Stebercraft didn’t have to look too far to find the expertise it needed to build a hybrid diesel-electric boat prototype.
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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.
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Have your say about Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The independent review is now underway and we want to know if the Ombudsman has provided effective and efficient assistance and advocacy for Australian small businesses.
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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.
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Business advisers set to play key role in small business mental health
Counting on U, a new training program will help business advisers provide first-line support.
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Assistance for businesses affected by floods
If your business has been affected by the floods, find out what assistance is available.
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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.
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New export services to help business grow overseas
Maximise the benefits of selling your product overseas with Austrade export services.
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Round 2 of the Boosting Female Founders Initiative is now open
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Round 2 of the Boosting Female Founders (BFF) Initiative are now open.
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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.
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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.
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New online services for business
Check out ATO’s new online service to help you manage your tax and super obligations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Be prepared for an emergency
Make sure your business is prepared this season and know what to do in an emergency situation.
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Supporting first generation migrants and refugees to launch their businesses at home and overseas
Incubator grants to help Aussie start-ups launch their businesses.
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New JobMaker Hiring Credit
Registrations are open for the JobMaker Hiring Credit. Find out about the eligibility criteria and how to register.
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51 women share in $11.9 million to support startups
Boosting Female Founders Initiative Round 1 grant recipients announced.
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Helping you hire employees for the first time
Use our Hiring employees checklist to help you employ staff the right way.
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One simple way to find licences and permits for your business
The Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) can help you save time.
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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.
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Innovative Australian businesses reach 500-grant milestone with the Entrepreneurs’ Programme
More than 500 commercialisation grantees have shared in $243 million since 2014.
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Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners
The Australian Government’s BusinessBalance initiative will help small business owners take proactive steps to improve their mental health.
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$1 billion JobTrainer Fund providing free or low-fee courses
JobTrainer Fund providing free or low-fee courses.
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Igniting Incubators with funding from the Entrepreneurs’ Programme
The Entrepreneurs' Programme commits to funding 5 incubators.
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Budget boost for business
Find out what the 2020-21 Budget means for your business.
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New Business Assistance with NEIS
With the help of the NEIS program you can get assistance to help you start a business.
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Manufacturing a new future for Australia
A new strategy to turbo-charge growth in our National Manufacturing Priorities.
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Due to high demand, business advisory service set to expand by 10,000 places
The ASBAS-DS program is being expanded to support Australian small businesses to remain open for business and go digital.
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Strengthening your business after the summer bushfires
Businesses on the South Coast are finding resilience with the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
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12 businesses share in $5.36M to support their innovative projects
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme Accelerating Commercialisation grants will help businesses launch their innovation here and overseas.
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Digital hub to support small business mental health
Ahead for Business now has expanded support and resources for small business owners.
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Helping Australian businesses win in Asia
Asialink Business can help you.
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Pondering the pivot - the Mother of Reinvention
Are you pondering if now is the right time to pivot your business to digital? Find out more from the experts from the Entrepreneurs' Programme.
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Itree uses experience in RegTech for BRII solution to protect vulnerable children
Learn more about Itree's solution supported by the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII).
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IP Australia is helping small to medium enterprises protect their inventions
New initiatives launched to help you navigate the patent process.
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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.
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Resources Directory for women entrepreneurs launched
The Expert FindHer Resources Directory contains information and tools to support women entrepreneurs.
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Back local and support small businesses
The Go Local First campaign has launched.
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10 businesses share in $5.6M to support their innovations
The grants will help launch their products into the global market.
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11 businesses share in $4.6M to support their innovations
The grants will help businesses to launch their products here and overseas.
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Entrepreneurs’ Programme welcomes new delivery partners
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme is excited to announce and welcome our new network of private sector partners to support your business.
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Support for the cultural and creative sector
$250 million support package announced to support cultural and creative businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
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Tax time changes due to COVID-19
It has been a difficult year, but your tax return doesn’t need to be. Find out the how different types of income and expenses may affect your obligations this year.
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Finding the resilience to rebuild after the Black Summer Bushfires
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme Strengthening Business initiative is a free service for small to medium businesses to help rebuild and identify new opportunities.
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Optimising your remote workforce with digital
Find out how the Entrepreneurs’ Programme can help your business adjust to a remote workforce.
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6 Australian companies are taking innovative action on waste
Get your headphones ready, the Entrepreneurs’ Programme have released the Showcase podcast.
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Online vocational education and training options
Find available courses to help you up-skill or re-train your employees through My Skills.
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My Business Health for small business owners
A healthier way for you to plan and run a healthy business.
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Free patent analytics report with international type search
IP Australia is now offering a free patent analytics report with every international-type search.
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Free mental health guide for small business advisers
Beyond Blue launches a guide for advisers to support small business owners.
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Don't pay for government grant information
Watch out for government grant scams. Never pay for government grant information.
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