Events

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

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

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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Recruitment Strategies for Small Businesses.
Mar
20

Recruitment Strategies for Small Businesses.

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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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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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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Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop
Feb
23

Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop

Venture Melton in collaboration with Business Victoria and Monarch Institute are offering this Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop to provide guidance to businesses in reaching customers, by creating compelling marketing content for social media.

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Other Training Opportunities

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

TRAINING: Business Skills Mentoring Program - EOIs Open

Key Dates: EOIs close Friday 27 March 2026

The Victorian Government is giving small businesses the confidence to invest, expand and innovate, through a Business Skills Mentoring program. The Business Skills Mentoring program will provide up to 1,000 eligible small business owners with 3 one-hour mentoring sessions to be used within 3 months.

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) opened on Thursday 6 November 2025 and will close 5pm Friday 27 March 2026, or earlier if places are filled.

Before submitting an Expression of interest, please read all the information, including the program guidelines located here.

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

Visit Business Victoria to book your place.

WEBINAR: Entering and Growing Southeast Asian Export Markets

Location: Online Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm

This free Business Victoria webinar provides Victorian food and beverage companies with information to help them enter and thrive in Southeast Asian export markets.

This 90-minute webinar is designed to equip Victorian exporters with the practical knowledge and insights needed to maximise the value of their upcoming market visit to Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region. 

Visit Business Victoria to book your place.

WEBINAR: The Public Holiday playbook

Location: Online Date: Thursday 12 March 2026 from 2:00 - 2:30 pm

From pay rates to holiday dates, this webinar covers everything you need to know about public holiday rules and obligations.

We’ll discuss whether employees can be required to work a public holiday, how substitute and additional public holidays work, and what happens with leave and RDOs.

Register for The public holiday playbook

WEBINAR: Workplace compliance made easy- A small business owner’s guide to staying ahead

Location: Online Date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 from 4:00 - 4:45 pm

We’ll step you through what you need to run a successful business, from hiring employees and paying them correctly to managing staff performance and, where necessary, ending employment.

We’ll also talk about some of the common workplace myths and mistakes we see, along with the ways to resolve them. We’ll refer you to free tools and resources to make running your compliant small business easier.

Register for Workplace compliance made easy: A small business owner’s guide to staying ahead

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