Your first year in business | Changes to Fair Work Act | Setting up a business website

23 April 2024 Newsletter [] [View this email in your browser.](   Newsletter 23 April 2024       Your first year in business: common challenges By addressing any challenges early, you increase your business’s chance of success in the first 12 months and beyond. We've outlined 5 common challenges you may face as a new business owner and tips to overcome them. [Arrow]( [Read more]( Changes to workplace laws There have been changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws. The Fair Work Ombudsman has outlined the changes and when they start, so make sure you're aware of how they will affect your business. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Service animals: know the rules 24 April is International Guide Dog Day! Make sure your business is up-to-date on the rules and regulations around service animals. You cannot refuse entry to someone legally accompanied by a working guide, hearing or assistance dog. [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Fringe benefits tax   A new fringe benefits tax (FBT) year started on 1 April. If you’re an employer and provided certain benefits to your staff in addition to their salary and wages, get ready to lodge your 2023-24 FBT return and pay the amount you owe.   [Arrow]( [Get started]( Checklist: setting up a business website Having a strong online presence is more important than ever for a small business. Our new checklist has all the steps you need to follow when it comes to successfully creating, launching, monitoring and and maintaining a strong business website. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Tools and resources to help your business   Have you checked out the business.gov.au finder tools recently? These free, searchable databases can connect your business to a range of tools and resources to help you start and grow your business, including grants, advisers, events and templates. [Arrow]( [Start searching]( What's new in grants Are you registering R&D activities to claim the [Research and Development Tax Incentive]( (R&DTI)? The deadline to register your R&D activities for the 2022-23 financial year is 30 April. The Australian Government’s [Medical Science Co-investment Plan]( is out now! It’s the first of 7 to be released, aligning with the government’s identified priority areas for the Australian economy.  Did you know there are a range of [government grants]( available to support Indigenous businesses? Check out our grants finder for the latest opportunities.  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/zzzz66271bed53980039Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html//newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz66271bed546cd179Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/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](