Spring clean your business | Fee increases from 1 October | R U OK? Day

10 September 2024 [] [View this email in your browser.](   Newsletter 10 September 2024       Spring clean your business Spring cleaning is a big focus this time of year, so why not take some time to give your business a once-over? We've put together a list of tips and tools to help you refresh your business and ensure you’re running as efficiently as possible. [Arrow]( [Read more]( Developing safe and responsible AI systems The Australian Government has released a new proposals paper with options for mandating guardrails for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-risk settings in Australia. You have until Friday, 4 October at 5:00pm AEST to share your feedback. [Arrow]( [Have your say]( Fee increases from 1 October Do you have a website that ends in just .au? If you do, you may be affected by the wholesale price increase for .au domains. Plus, IP Australia is updating some of their fees to continue covering the costs of administering intellectual property (IP) rights and related legislation. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Personal devices a backdoor to business   Do you or your employees use personal devices to log in to business accounts? Personal devices are a common target of cybercriminals trying to access your network. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre has a resource hub to help you learn how to protect your business from malware. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Start the conversation - R U OK? R U Okay Day is coming up on 12 September - but don't wait until then to check in on the people around you! There are a range of resources available to help business owners and employers to start meaningful conversations and create workplaces where everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged, all year round. [Arrow]( [Get involved]( Do you have a business question?   Do you have a question or need assistance to find ways to help your business? You can speak with a finanical professional or counsellor, outsource tasks or attend business events - plus many more!     [Find out more]( What's new on business.gov.au Three Easy Read pages have been added to the website. Find out how to [get help for your business](, [protect your business]( and know [what to do when you have not been paid](.  Do you need help choosing a business name? We've updated our information to help you [choose a business name](, find out the steps to register and what to do if you want to change it later.  We've updated our information on [hiring an apprentice or trainee]( to help you understand the process, employer obligations and where you can find support.  Find government assistance, grants and events Use our finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. [Arrow] [Grants finder]( [Arrow] [Adviser finder]( [Arrow] [Events finder]( What do you think of the business.gov.au newsletter? //newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz66dfa41dcd3a8468Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html//newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz66dfa41dce3e3919Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html [business.gov.au]( - simple access to useful information and services for Australian businesses.  Your email address, {EMAIL}, is subscribed to the business.gov.au news email list. [Manage your preferences]( |  [Unsubscribe](