Whilst network members have exclusive access to a free 1:1 mentoring session, did you know that we have another program, a start-up business mentoring program that is available to local residents?

The new $4.7 million Melton Central Community Centre is now officially complete and ready to deliver training, employment support and health and wellbeing services.

Cobblebank stadium, located on the corner of Ferris and Bridge Roads, will house six courts (including a show court and seating) for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, futsal and community programs.

Venture Melton asked tender writing expert Jessie Harman from Harman and Associates for her five top tips to writing a winning tender.

Build stronger links between City of Melton businesses and local Victoria Police members at our upcoming Public Safety webinar.

If you are considering changing any employment conditions, or terminating an employee, it’s vital you inform yourself of how and when you can do so.

The key benefits will come in the form of cash back from the ATO on any assets you buy for your business, along with significant funding to subsidise the wages of any new young employees you take on.

The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), with support from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, have released two new support and resource options for hospitality businesses eager to turn their attention from ‘response’ to ‘recovery’.

Has your productivity and cash flow been affected by COVID-19? See what VMBN member and Business Performance Consultant Androulla Sakkas from Empower Beyond recommends to help you deal with some common challenges.

The program, known as The Hot House Project, offers a series of masterclasses, mentoring, special events and networking opportunities to help participants transform their bright ideas into a new businesses.

With the Victorian Government’s announcement of an $87.5m Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package as part of the $3b Business Resilience Package, there has been no better time to think about how your business can utilise outdoor public space.

If you have made the difficult decision that now is the right time to wind-up your business and make an exit, you may be wondering where to start.

In welcome news, the Victorian Government has announced a new $3 billion business resilience package which includes round, support for sole traders, Licensed hospitality business grants, an outdoor dining and entertainment package and investment into a ‘covid-normal’ future.

A special update to summarise the Victorian Reopening Roadmap announcement with key dates and trigger point information.

Residents in the Aintree and Rockbank area will soon be serviced by the new Woodlea Town Centre which is currently under construction and on track to open by the end of 2020.

An extension to the ban on evictions and rental increases until the end of the year has been announced by the Victorian Government.

Online marketing is here to stay, and with more businesses improving their digital skills and know-how, mastering your online marketing will help you keep ahead of your competitors.

Melton City Council is among 13 councils in Melbourne’s north and west calling on the state and federal governments to endorse a detailed, long-term investment plan that is set to improve liveability and boost jobs in the region.

Wade Lester started Translocal almost by accident. Find our more about his story.