Events


Small Business Bus: Melton
Mar
31

Small Business Bus: Melton

Whether you’re starting, building, or transforming your business, the Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities.

Business advisers from Monarch Institute offer free 45-minute tailored sessions from 10am-4pm at selected locations around Victoria.

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Recruitment Strategies for Small Businesses.
Mar
20

Recruitment Strategies for Small Businesses.

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This practical webinar is designed to support local business owners to attract, recruit and retain high-quality staff in a competitive market. Participants will gain actionable insights into writing strong job descriptions, using digital platforms effectively, running streamlined interviews and implementing retention strategies that reduce staff turnover and strengthen their workforce.

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Video Marketing That Connects: Telling Your Brand Story Without the Overwhelm.
Feb
27

Video Marketing That Connects: Telling Your Brand Story Without the Overwhelm.

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This practical workshop shows business owners how to use video to stand out with clarity and confidence.

It breaks down what actually works — from engaging content and authentic messaging to simple, low-budget production.

Participants will leave with a clear, achievable plan to create consistent video content that connects and converts.

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Melton Trader Talk
July
14

Melton Trader Talk

  • Melton Library & Learning Hub, Café CommuniTea (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have a question for police regarding safety?

Local Police and Council welcome local business owners to connect at our Melton Trader Talk, an opportunity to discuss what issues are important for your business and precinct.

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Neurodiversity in the Community – Staff
Apr
4

Neurodiversity in the Community – Staff

Many employees are neurodivergent, yet workplaces often lack the awareness and support needed to help them thrive. Join Aisling Smith, an award-winning neuro-inclusion expert, for an insightful webinar on fostering a neuroinclusive workplace. Learn how neurodivergence presents in employees, the challenges they may face, and practical steps to create an environment that benefits both staff and business growth.

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Building Effective Marketing Strategies for your Business
Mar
28

Building Effective Marketing Strategies for your Business

Join us for an insightful workshop on crafting a powerful marketing strategy that drives real business growth.

This session will cover essential components of a successful marketing plan, common pitfalls to avoid, and the importance of strategic planning. Whether you're developing a new strategy or refining an existing one, you'll gain practical insights and tools to enhance your marketing efforts.

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Neurodiversity in the Community – Customers
Mar
21

Neurodiversity in the Community – Customers

Join us for a workshop on Neuroinclusive design which isn’t just for fancy flagship stores and big-name retailers. It’s for everyone—local businesses, small-town shops, and service-based businesses like doctors, dentists, and solicitors. Whether you run a butcher shop, a bakery, or a boutique, neuroinclusion matters. Every business is different, just like every neurodivergent individual.

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AI for Business Workshop
Feb
26

AI for Business Workshop

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business!

Join us for the AI for Business Workshop, where you'll gain a practical understanding of how AI can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth in your business.  Led by Simon Kriss, Australia's leading voice on AI in Customer Experience (CX).

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The Australian Made Advantage Webinar
July
19

The Australian Made Advantage Webinar

This webinar was recorded and is available for viewing via the Online Tutorials webpage.

Join the Australian Made team in this webinar exclusive to Melton City Council as they provide insight into what it means to use the logo and the numerous advantages it can provide your business.

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Other Training Opportunities

The Online Tutorials page includes access to previously delivered webinars that can be viewed at anytime.

WEBINAR: Building Essentials - your business and IBA info session

Location: Online Date: Thursday 4 June & Tuesday 23 June

This workshop provides business intenders with information and help to take the next steps to create their business. This event is for Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander Peoples.

Thursday 4 June 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday 23 June 10:00am - 1:00pm

Register for this workshop through Indigenous Business Australia

WEBINAR: Payroll tax - introduction to payroll tax

Location: Online Date: Monday 1 June Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us for an introduction to payroll tax, where we will cover:

  • taxable and exempt wages

  • rates, surcharges and thresholds

  • brief overview of contractors and grouping

  • regional rate application

  • brief introduction to PTX Express.

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WEBINAR: Starting a side business - from idea to income

Location: Online Date: Wednesday 3 June Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

This session breaks down the fundamentals of getting started, from generating viable business ideas to understanding basic setup requirements such as an Australian business number (ABN). The workshop is designed to reduce barriers, build confidence, and help participants identify clear next steps towards self-employment.

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WEBINAR: Australian Tourism Data Warehouse training

Location: Online Date: Thursday 11 June Time: 10am - 10:45am

Do you need some help creating or renewing your ATDW profile, or would like some tips on optimising it?

Register for a free, 45 minute webinar hosted by the ATDW Team at Visit Victoria.

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WEBINAR: Lodging unclaimed Money

Location: Online Date: Thursday 9 July Time: 10am - 11am

Join us to learn about lodging unclaimed money.

We’ll cover:

  • what is unclaimed money

  • obligations on businesses around unclaimed money

  • creating an unclaimed money register

  • lodging and paying unclaimed money to the SRO

  • deduction of reasonable expenses.

This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how unclaimed money obligations may apply to your business.

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WEBINAR: ATO small business Webinar

Location: Online Date: Various dates in June

ATO’s small business masterclasses are free, one-hour online sessions run by ATO experts. Designed to help you build confidence in running your small business, classes cover topics such as tax, record keeping, cash flow, deductions and reporting.

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WEBINAR: Payroll tax - Contractors

Location: Online Date: Various dates in June and July (see below)

Join us to learn more about contractors for payroll tax. We will cover

  • contractor or employee?

  • contractor exemptions

  • contractor deductions.

Register for one of the following sessions:

Monday 15 June 10:00am - 11:30am

Tuesday 23 June 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Monday 6 July 8:30am - 10:00am

Monday 13 July 9:30am - 11:00am

WEBINAR: Business Victoria Workshops

Location: Online Date: Various dates

Free Business Victoria live webinars run regularly with a range of topics to support your business growth and development

  • Social Media & Content Marketing

  • Maximising your Marketing

  • Starting Your Business

  • Winning Government Grants & Tenders

  • Generating Cash Flow

  • Taking your Business online

Visit Business Victoria to book your place.

WEBINAR: ATO - Essentials to strengthen your small business

Location: Online Date: Various dates and workshops

Browse and complete a range of learning modules to support your small business at any stage.

Learn more at https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/courses

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