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Melbourne Business Network - 'To Pitch or Not to Pitch?'

Following our very ‘Optimistic’ event in April, we have decided to examine and discuss the art of the ‘sales pitch’ in our May event!

Thu., 27 May 2021 | 5:00 pm AEST | read more | book online

MBN 2021 Awards Presentation & Christmas Celebrations

Join us in person to celebrate the winners (and the finalists) of the 2021 MBN Awards. When we raise our glasses to all the wonderful entrepreneurs and business leaders who despite the challenges of the past year are doing great things on the business, leadership and innovation front and contributing in a powerful way.

Thu., 16 Dec. 2021 | 5:00pm for 5:40 start – 8.00pm | Save the date!

Previously…

Use the Principles of Certainty in Uncertain Times to Reach Your Ambition

In this interactive session, we are privileged to have one of the world’s leading scaling agents, adjunct associate professor and MBN member Jenny Junkeer as she shares her expertise to help us use the principle of ‘certainty’ to catapult our businesses no matter the economic climate that surrounds it.

Thu., 25 Nov. 2021 | 5:00pm – 7.30pm | read more

Re-Energise for 2022 with Renee Giarrusso

Looking back on the last 18 months, it has been a time of uncertainty, learning and growth for all of us. Most of all, it’s time for you to give yourself the gift of re-energising! With the year-end fast approaching, it’s a great time to stop, reflect and reset.

Thu., 28 Oct. 2021 | 5:30pm – 6.30pm | read more

2021 Annual General Meeting of Melbourne Business Network Inc

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Melbourne Business Network will be held on
Monday 25 October 2021 at 6:00pm on Zoom. Agenda sent to all current members

Mon., 25 Oct 2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

Social Media ROI with George Hawwa

MBN is delighted to present MBN member and strategic partner George Hawwa, Growth Director of social media agency Attention Experts, to share his insights and expertise on how you can create Social Media ROI.

Thu., 14 Oct 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | read more 

The Digital Apocalypse with Johann Nogueira

Learn How Everyday Business Owners Can Utilise the Power of AI to Find, Nurture and Book In the Most Qualified Leads Without Advertising!

Thu., 30 Sept 2021 | 5:30 pm AEST | read more 

Recovery - How we can create a better, brighter future after a crisis

Never before have we needed to hear stories of Hope and Optimism especially as we practically build and lead the Recovery into the Future!

Thu., 26 August 2021 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm  | read more 

MBN - Open for Business Support Forum

As we had such an overwhelming response to our opportunity to check in with our committee and one another back in June, we are looking to make this a regular occurrence.

Fri., 20 August 2021 | 12:00 pm  | read more 

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How to Stay Top of Mind with Clients, Prospects and Referrers

How often do your customers think of you unprompted? How would you know?  How can you achieve this?  Ingrid Maynard will share her insights.

Thu., 29 July 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm AEST | read more 

Realising Resiliency with Natasha Facci

Mental resiliency is critical to our mental well-being. This is readily achievable when times are good but what do you do during times of continued stress and uncertainty? How do you maintain or rebuild your mental resiliency?

Thu., 29 June 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST | read more

 

Melbourne Business Network - Optimism, Awards and Networking

Following on from our incredible March event, the MBN has even more in store for this event! Optimism, our MBN Awards launch and Networking!

Thu., 29 April 2021 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST | read more 

Webinar | Dr Craig Latham: The COVID experience | What Small Business still need

Deputy, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman discusses what has been done to support small business and what is still needed in areas of insurance, tax, PPSR and unfair practices.
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | read more 

Virtual Wine Down with MBN | Christmas drinks with Head Winemaker, Petronio Wines

It’s the last chance for us to hang out before we all go our separate ways into the Silly Season! Thursday 17 December 2020 | 5:00pm – 6.30pm | read more 

Webinar | Judy O’Connell: VSBC Update | Tenancy Negotiation

The Victorian Small Business Commissioner, outlines how the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme applies to your tenancy and the free mediation services offered by the Victorian Small Business Commission
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | read more

Webinar | Sian Stephens: 3 Step Roadmap to Business Recovery

RE-energise your people and RE-align your business ready for 2021 RECOVERY Have you lost momentum and productivity trying to navigate your way through months of restrictions and the work from home conditions? Tuesday 1 December 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Ian Goodhardt: Mental Health Awareness

Being aware of the mental health of employees is important for business. Discover some simple steps that will enhance the mental wellbeing of you and your people…. ultimately creating a dramatic effect on profitability. Tuesday 24 November 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | read more

Webinar | Anthony Turner: Budget your way back from COVID

Budgeting and break even analysis to determine current impacts and the work/timeframes required to make business viable again.
Anthony Turner is author of the award winning ‘Are U Ready?…surviving small business disaster’
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | read more

Webinar | Michael Trkolta: Designing your Website with WebOracle

Session 3 | eCommerce Explained & How It Can Convert Visitors to Buyers…Quickly Everyone with a website needs to understand the importance of the integration of eCommerce and the effect on their business! Tuesday 17 November 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Michael Trkolta: Designing your Website with WebOracle

Session 2 | Understanding Web Development & How It Can Convert Visitors to Buyers…Quickly! The direct relationship good Web Development has on improving your business performance is often underestimated. Tuesday 10 November 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Peter Smith: Scaling Up Performance to Work your way out of COVID

Simple, practical and affordable, Scaling Up tools to help you focus on the 4 major fundamentals every business must get right! Thursday 29 October 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Katya Ellis: Digital Marketing – Moving your business to an effective Online Platform

Understand the needs of YOUR community to enable you to create appropriate and effective marketing communications, and get back on track.
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | read more

Webinar | Michael Trkolta: Designing your Website with WebOracle

Session 1 | Designing your Website to convert Visitors to BUYERS….. Quickly! The impact and importance your Website Design and User Experience (UX) has on improving your business performance. Tuesday 13 October 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Judy O’Connell: VSBC Update | Supporting Small Business during COVID-19

Judy O’Connell, Victorian Small Business Commissioner, outlines how the VSBC can assist  landlords and tenants during COVID-19. Tuesday 22 September 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Online Event | 2020 MBN B3000+ Awards Presentation Ceremony With Special Guest, Lord Mayor Sally Capp

Recognise and celebrate the achievements of businesses within the Municipality of Melbourne at the B3000+ Award Winners Presentation Ceremony Thursday 17 September 2020 | 5:45pm – 6:45pm | read more

Webinar | Barbara Cullen: Victorian Government Update | Recovery assistance post Stage 4

Director Small Business Victoria, details new and ongoing support and funding to continue to operate in the current and foreseeable future. Wednesday 9 September 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more 

Webinar | Michelle Redfern: You are a BRAND! Be your own CEO!

Founder of Advancing Women in Business & Sport, Michelle will help shift your mindset so you can assume your role as CEO! Tuesday 25 August 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | read more

Webinar | Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood AM: COVID-19 The biggest economic challenge Melbourne has ever faced!

The devastating impact of the global pandemic on Melbourne’s economy. Why now is the time to think big and ask for bold economic and industrial relations reform to help our suffering small businesses.  Wednesday 19 August 2020 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | read more

Webinar | Barbara Cullen: Victorian Government support for businesses under Stage 4 restrictions

Director Small Business Victoria, discusses the Business Support Package, to help businesses and workers through to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. Wednesday 12 August 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | WRAYS: IP in Focus – Series Two

Four 30 minute sessions where Wrays experts take a deeper dive into key considerations to help you manage your intellectual property more effectively. Wednesday 5 August & Thursday 6 August  2020 |  read more

Webinar | Russell Pearson: Get up and Get it! Moving from Business Recovery to Profitable Growth

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs have been hit hard this year. For many there is mass opportunity for others, they’re still on their knees. Founder Crimson Fox Studios, Russell is a Business and Marketing Strategist who will define practical steps to get movement back into your business. Tuesday 4 August 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Northbridge Capital: The 7 Foundations of Startup Success and Capital Raising

Mistakes to avoid and Actions you must take. Persistence = Success!  With Bradley Birchall and Basil Tambanis. Session 1 Wed 22 July & Session 2 Wed 29 July | read more 

Webinar | Michelle Redfern: How Women Can Have a Career that Soars!

Founder of Advancing Women in Business & Sport, Women Who Get It & co- founder of Culturally Diverse Workforce This is the best career advice you’ll ever receive! Updated: rescheduled from live event to webinar. 14 July 2020 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | read more

Webinar | Judy O’Connell: Real-world strategies for Mental Resilience

Victorian Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell guides business owners through the development of a mental health plan; to make sure you have practical strategies to call on to look after yourself and your staff, as you plan for business continuity and recovery. 1 July 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Judy O’Connell : Supporting small business during coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Victorian Small Business Commission can help landlords and tenants with rent relief negotiations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the Scheme, how to start the conversation and what to do if negotiations fail. 25 June 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Webinar | Travis Knipe: Agility in Unprecedented Times

CEO Travis Knipe discusses how StarRez responded rapidly to the COVID-19 challenge with a more adaptable and agile approach to their current way of doing business. Including work transitioning for a global team of over 150. 23 June 2020 | 10.30am – 11.30am | read more

Webinar | Wrays: Getting R&D ready to boost your cash flow!

Join us over a short webinar to discover the steps you can take to ensure you are ready to access the R&D cash benefit early. Wrays are partnering with PwC R&D expert, Amanda Gell, to discuss all things R&D Tax 16 June 2020 | 4:30pm – 5.30pm | read more

Webinar | Angela Smith: Wind Down Wednesdays: Stress: Signs, Symptoms + Coping Strategies

The last of our 4-part Wellbeing Webinar series designed to encourage and create positive stress management habits. 10 June 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | read more

Webinar | Wendy Parker: Positioning yourself as Thought Leader

Want to expand your business, grow your brand or take your thinking and big ideas to the world? Position yourself as an authority or thought leader!  Join us for a morning webinar hosted by Wendy Parker, Principal at Parker Public Relations. 4 June 2020 | 8:30am – 9:30am | read more

Webinar | Angela Smith: Wind Down Wednesdays: Understanding + Calming the Nervous System

The third in a 4-part Wellbeing Webinar series designed to encourage and create positive stress management habits. 3 June 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | read more

Webinar | Justin Waite: Cyber Security in Business: Q&A Webinar Event

Join Justin Waite, Principle consultant & Company Director Sentaris, for a live Q&A on Cyber Security in Business and have the opportunity to gain insight into the current issues facing business. 28 May 2020 | 11.00am – 12:00noon | read more

Webinar | Angela Smith: Wind Down Wednesdays: The Triad of Wellbeing

The second in a 4-part Wellbeing Webinar series designed to encourage and create positive stress management habits. 27 May 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | read more

Webinar | Angela Smith: Wind Down Wednesdays: Resilience 101

Join Angela Smith for the first of a 4-part Wellbeing Webinar series designed to encourage and create positive stress management habits. 20 May 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | read more

Workshop | Tammy Stokie: Small Business Grants Information Workshop

Apply for a Small Business Grant with the City of Melbourne 10 March 2020 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | read more

2020 MBN B3000+ Awards | Launch with Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood

With guest Speaker Chris Helder, business communications expert and author Recognise and celebrate the achievements of businesses within the Municipality of Melbourne through the B3000+ Awards 20 February 2020 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | read more

Christmas Networking | Time to Celebrate Melbourne

Melbourne Business Network is Celebrating in Style as we close 2019 with our Network of Networks! With Special Guest Major Brendan Nottle, The Salvation Army, Melbourne 11 December 2019 | 5:45pm-8:00pm | read more

Breakfast | Carmen Sederino of Illuminated Story: Delivering YOUR Message with IMPACT!

Do you find as a business owner/leader you need to deliver presentations to the business, your teams, your clients, your suppliers or all of the above? What type of influence do you have? 14 November 2019 | 7:30am-9:00am | read more 

Workshop | Small Business Victoria: Taking you business online, What you need to know

Get yourself ready to launch your business online at this essential digital workshop that goes right back to basics to build a complete picture of the opportunities ahead. 12 November 2019 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | read more

Breakfast | Megan Edwards: LinkedIn Insights

LinkedIn Content Marketing Specialist, Megan Edwards shares valuable insights on how to maximise your LinkedIn profile, position yourself as a thought leader and generate sales. 24 October 2019 | 7:30am – 9:00am | read more

PM Club | Phil Ore: How to strategise your brand and build something your customers will love

Phil Ore, co-founder of Marketing Entourage, talks through the steps to build the foundations of a strong human-centred brand, providing examples and tips you can use as takeaways to help grow your own business. Networking and refreshments 19 September 2019 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | read more

Workshop | SBV: Starting your business: How to turn an idea into a business

Prepare to get your bright idea off the ground, step by step, at this essential planning workshop packed with vital start-up tips, tools and expert guidance that will prepare you to give your business the best chance of success. 3 September 2019 | 9:30am – 1:00pm | read more

Breakfast | Jarod Briffa: Social Enterprise and Social Business in Melbourne

Join us for the Brekkie Series which includes time for networking and a healthy breakfast and coffee at the iconic Donkey Wheel House 8 August 2019 | 7:30am – 9:00am | read more

PM Club | Melbourne Business Network’s farewell to John Stock

Join us to celebrate John Stock’s dedication to helping small business in Melbourne at the July PM Club. Including networking opportunities  and light refreshments. 24 July 2019 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | read more

Breakfast | Brendan Nottle: How the Salvation Army is embracing innovation through ‘drone’ technology

Join us and our special guest Major Brendan Nottle at our July networking breakfast. 11 July 2019 | 7:30am – 9:00am | read more