On March 29 2022, the Morrison Government announced it will support Australian small businesses and encourage them to invest in digital technology, skills and training. The new measures are subject to decisions from the new Government.
Small Business Technology Investment Boost
The boosts are for eligible businesses that have less than $50 million in annual turnovers. Suitable businesses can claim eligible tech spending, of up to $100,000, until June 30 2023, in their 2022-23 tax return.
Small Business Skills & Training Boost
The Skills and Training Boosts will give small businesses access to a further 20% deduction on eligible external training courses for upskilling their employees. The Skills and Training Boost will apply to costs incurred from March 2022 until 30th June 2024, delivering $550 million in tax relief.
What can be claimed?
Claim on expenditures and depreciating assets that support digital uptake. Budget documents suggest SMEs will be free to claim the cost of
Microsoft launched the new commerce experience (NCE) in November 2019 to give customers more flexibility and choice over how and where they purchase their software.
The idea of the new commerce experience was to acknowledge the critical role partners play in selling and supporting Microsoft’s software and customers.
As part of the new commerce journey, Microsoft users will continue to receive the same great Microsoft products and support from partners such as KeyTech, that continue to boost their success.
Though not directly related to the NCE, Microsoft 365 prices were increased on March 1, 2022. Microsoft explained that the new prices reflect the value of innovation added to the software over the years since Microsoft 365 was released over a decade ago.
You can view the latest pricing tables on our Microsoft 365 page. Contact us to discuss a great deal on a combination of our products and services.
81% of security breaches occur as a result of simple passwords – 36% of those breaches are via phishing attacks. Cybercrime is at a record high, so we are hoping these tips will help you keep your data safe online.
Due to increasing identity fraud and cyber-attacks, we aim to inform you about what a great password should look like and how you can keep your credentials secure. Applying these tips will increase your online security and reduce the risk of a data breach.
Use a combination of characters.
Use a variety of UPPERCASE and lowercase letters, at least one number (for example 0-9) AND one character (for example !@#$%).
Don’t re-use your passwords.
More than one account will be at risk if your password is compromised.
When updating your passwords, ensure they are distinctly original because a slight change will not make them more secure.
Avoid using personal information in your passwords.
Using personal information in your passwords, such as your date of birth, pet and children’s names can make it easier for someone to hack into your account.
The longer the better!
Long passwords that contain a variety of characters will be more secure.
Change your password regularly*
*Changing to a new password every three months can limit breaches to multiple accounts and help your data stay secure online. Ensure your passwords are completely different and do not use a variation of the previous password.
Use a password manager.
There are a number of password managers available to individuals and businesses. A password manager gives you a central location to store all of your passwords. Password managers can generate secure passwords too!
This grant is for START UPS and small business owners just getting back on their feet. It offers $5,000 cash upfront to go towards things like:
Coaching and Training
Creating or updating your website
Business planning and advice
Strategic marketing planning and advice
Cyber Security tools and training
We are here to help your local small business succeed by understanding your goals and the essence of your brand. Please give us a call if we can help you with any of your digital marketing, I.T Support, and communication needs.
If you’re on the hunt for something unique and special in Brisbane, look no further! Forget visiting or buying in the same places all the time and discover a special local business in Brisbane.
We love and support local businesses and we want you to feel inspired by their amazing work. Keep scrolling and don’t miss these special places and help support Brisbane and surrounding businesses and brands!
Treat your body and soul
Unplugged Yoga Studio in the beautiful neighbourhood of Paddington has a simple mantra for their students: “Be yourself and just have fun!”. If you love yoga or are just starting out, then this is your place. They have a magical studio with lots of light and are specially designed so that your yoga classes are extraordinary.
You will not only find a place to meditate and improve the flexibility of your body, but also a happy and vibrant community.
Is there anything better than a cold beer?
If you are a fan of quality, craft beers and want to support a local Australian product, then you must visit Milton Common. In its industrial design premises with a Berlin atmosphere, you will feel at home. Whatever the reason for celebration, any excuse is good to have a good beer accompanied by quality food.
The perfect gift
Brissy-based, Blushing Confetti offers you a wide variety of possibilities for gifts or a treat for yourself. From picnic accessories, to all kinds of fashion accessories and beautiful designs for your home or office.
A different experience
Looking for a different experience. Relax while little fishes nibble and exfoliate the skin on your feet. Without a doubt, a relaxing and fun experience with Barefoot Fish. The ideal thing about this activity is that you can do it alone or you can have a fun time with your friends. Do you dare?
Connection with your body and mind
The Wellness Reserve is an individual journey that will connect your body with your mind. The pillars of this small nutritional and fitness consulting business are based on connection and mindset. They will present you with an easy and intuitive guide that will allow you to build a healthy routine.
Dolce Vita
If you are a fan of Italian cuisine like us, you cannot miss The Rustic Olive. Delicious dishes of the best of the Mediterranean diet and with incredible views that will make everything even more exquisite. If you go to dinner there, do not forget to order their delicious tiramisu.
In the competitive world of business, it is essential to have a website and online presence. Due to the many competing websites online, it is important to have an SEO strategy. The best place to start is with local SEO on your website and domain. This post explains how your domain can optimise your local SEO.
What is Local SEO? How does it work?
Every time a search is performed on the internet, the browser uses many patterns and algorithms to generate the search results and rank them in order of relevancy. Many factors determine if a website is relevant to a search, one factor is proximity, which factors in location. This happens even when the search doesn’t include “near me” in the search phrase.
Local SEO is very important for businesses with a physical location or those who are serving a geographic area.
Using a .AU domain will make your website among the top pick for local searches about your business, product or service.
What is special about the .AU domain?
.AU is the internet country code top-level domain for Australia. .AU domains are a digital asset to an Australian business, as they help people find your business online and signal to your website visitors (and those who you email) that you have a connection to Australia.
Who can get a .AU Domain?
Direct .AU domains were released on the 24th of March 2022. The domains are exclusive to people and organisations who have a verified connection with Australia. A full list of the strict requirements are on the auDA website: About .au direct domain names | auDA
A Priority Allocation Process is in place until September to enable anyone with existing namespace domains (com.au, net.au, id.au, org.au, asn.au, edu.au and gov.au) the opportunity to exactly match their domain names with the new .AU.
What are the benefits of having a .AU domain?
Show you are a “dinky-di” Aussie.
By having a .AU domain, internet users will recognise your .AU domain as local and trusted. You will be improving your local SEO! Australians who support local businesses will shop and support and shop with you.
.AU is trusted, reliable, secure & validated
People and organisations can register a .AU domain provided they meet the criteria in the .AU licensing rules.
.AU is short and simple
Removing the .COM or .NET to make your domain shorter and more direct. A direct .AU domain will rank higher than other (.NET.AU or .COM.AU) domains in search results.
Where can I get a .AU domain?
We are a domain name reseller! Contact us to get your direct .AU domain today.
Where can I get help with Local SEO?
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