The following guide provides 6 helpful steps to start and/or keep your business website and email address secure.

Read more: Choosing a Website Domain and Keeping It Safe

If you forget to renew your domain name, someone else may take it. Even worse, a cybercriminal could snatch it up.

Read more: Managing Your Website Domain and Keeping It Secure

Domain Registration Lapsed – What’s Next?

To keep your domain name registered and working, you need to renew it.

Your registration may be valid for 1 – 5 years or even longer depending on the licence you purchase. When it’s time to renew your domain, your registrar should give you 90 days’ notice.

Read more: Troubleshooting Your Website Domain and Keeping It Protected

Cybercriminals and scammers may defraud you and your customers if they can access personal details. Below are common cybersecurity solutions used by small business owners, and information on what to do if your website is breached.

Read more: Avoiding Website Security Breaches and Other Cybersecurity Tips

If you are unhappy with the service you are receiving from your telco, you can make a complaint.

Telcos have to follow rules about when small businesses can be disconnected, help they must provide if you can’t pay a bill, and more. If your small business spends less than $40,000 per year with one telco for your internet, landline and mobile phone services, you’re protected by these rules.

Read more: Making a Complaint - Small Business

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is Australia’s wholesale internet provider. This means that when you sign up for an NBN plan, you must order the service through a telco (e.g. Telstra, Optus, TPG).

Read more: Choosing a Small Business NBN Internet Plan