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By October 26, 2011

A new Bill has been introduced into parliament to establish a payroll tax rebate scheme which is intended to encourage the employment of people with disabilities (as opposed to the general dis-incentive payroll tax offers for employing people). The Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Bill 2011 will provide employers with ...

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By September 19, 2011

Anyone who reads the blog knows that I love online tools and calculators. I was very excited to hear of the launch of PayCheck Plus, an online tool provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman, designed for employers and employees to quickly calculate base pay rates, allowances, overtime and penalty rates ...

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By June 10, 2011

The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Capability Program funds strategic projects that help increase innovative capabilities across the Australian Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Industry.  If your business is in the TCF industry, you can now apply for the second round of grants for the Strategic Capability Program (SCP). If you’re considering applying, ...

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By June 6, 2011

As a small business owner, you may recognise the importance of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in Australia. However, have you considered the importance of protecting your IP overseas? Whether you’re thinking of exporting or have recently launched a website for your business, IP Australia’s IP Passport fact sheets can help ...

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By June 3, 2011

Outstanding exporters can now apply for the 2011 Export Awards in their state or territory. The awards are aimed at recognising excellence in the export of goods and services to the international marketplace. They provide the opportunity for exporting businesses to be recognised by the public for their contribution to ...

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By June 2, 2011

Enterprise Connect is celebrating its third birthday. Since 2008, the Enterprise Connect network has provided over 7 500 small and medium sized businesses with improved access to advisory services, technology and research opportunities in manufacturing and innovation. The program offers a range of grants and services to eligible businesses, including a ...

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Thumbnail image for Looking for a patent? Try Auspat
By June 1, 2011

Did you know that you can now search for Australian patents from 1904 onward through IP Australia’s AusPat database. This free online tool has a range of useful features that can help you find the patent you’re looking for, including: eDossier – access responses, reports and amendments to the patents ...

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