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How to build a billion-dollar digital business – from scratch.
Like to find out more about how Gabby Leibovich built, launched and sold iconic brands such as Catch of the Day, Scoopon and Menulog?
Amazon fulfilment centre for Ravenhall in 2021
Amazon Australia will open a second Melbourne fulfilment centre (FC) in Ravenhall late next year, creating around 300 jobs on completion and more than doubling Amazon’s operational footprint in Victoria.
Retail, hospitality return as CV-19 restrictions ease
Under the Third Step of COVID-19 Restrictions announced by the Premier at Monday afternoon’s Press Conference, Metropolitan Melbourne will move from "stay home" to "stay safe", with no more restrictions on the reasons to leave home.
A Network for our Business People
Shining the light on the ‘people’ behind a business in the City Of Melton is what the Venture Melton Business Network is all about.
Hot House Helps Fuel TheXword’s Success
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?
Melton Central Community Centre Complete
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.
New Six-Court Stadium on Target
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.
Five Top Tips for Tendering Success
Venture Melton asked tender writing expert Jessie Harman from Harman and Associates for her five top tips to writing a winning tender.
Live Q&A with Victoria Police
Build stronger links between City of Melton businesses and local Victoria Police members at our upcoming Public Safety webinar.
Advice for Changed Employment Conditions
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.
Federal Budget 2020: What's in it for Me?
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.
Venue Feasibility Calculator & Tourism Recovery Consultants
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’.
4 Steps to Work Through Business Challenges
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.
Make Your Business Dream a Reality
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.
Gearing Up for Outdoor Dining
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.
8 Tips on How to Successfully Exit Your Business
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.
Business Resilience Package Announced
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.
Victorian Reopening Roadmap
A special update to summarise the Victorian Reopening Roadmap announcement with key dates and trigger point information.
Investment Spotlight: Woodlea Town Centre
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.