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Join us for an inspirational and thought-provoking morning of networking with one of Australia's most innovative entrepreneur leaders - Ben Trinh.

Ben is the celebrated founder of Life Ready Health Group, who turned a $10,000 loan into a $50 million business employing over 500 people in Australia and New Zealand.

Ben will share key insights from his 14-year journey from startup to a self-sustaining, high-growth business.

Our last two business events sold out, so act now to secure your place.

Bookings essential and seats are limited.

Date: Thursday 19 June
Time: 7-9am
Where: Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club
Cost: $35

Business Link Meetup - May

Join us for a free, fun-filled morning of networking that promises to be a game-changer for your business connections. This isn't just another meetup – it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect in ways you've never imagined.

Secure your spot now!

Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Tuesday 6 May
Time: 7-8.30am
Where: Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club
Cost: Free

Experience Coworking for Yourself - Free Trial Day

iHarvest Coworking Sunshine is holding a free open day this Wednesday so local start-ups, entrepreneurs and small business operators can experience what co-working in our professional and contemporary office suite is all about.

Come see for yourself!

Date: Wednesday 23 April
Time: 9am-5pm
Where: iHarvest Coworking - 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine

Light refreshments provided.

Brimbank Careers Week 12-18 May

Brimbank Careers Week provides a great platform for businesses to find local staff to fill vacancies, promote careers in your sector and find resources and information about skills and training options.

For information about Brimbank Careers Week events click ?Careers Week 2025.

To be an exhibitor, contact Ray Tuckett from Council’s Economic Development Unit on rayt@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Brimbank Local Jobs Showcase

Find local prospects to fill your job vacancies by connecting with local jobseekers exploring career pathways at the Brimbank Local Jobs Showcase.

Date:? Wednesday 14 May

Time: 1-5pm

Where: Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine

Cost: Free?

To be an exhibitor, contact Ray Tuckett from Council’s Economic Development Unit on rayt@brimbank.vic.gov.au.

Australian Manufacturing Week

Discover cutting-edge technology and connect with industry leaders at Australia’s largest precision engineering manufacturing event.

Date:? 6-9 May

Time: Opens 10am

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Cost: Free?

Top Six Tips for Managing Disputes

Disputes and complaints can be challenging for businesses to deal with. Knowing how to handle them can save time, reduce stress, and minimize financial impact.

Here are six practical tips from the Victorian Small Business Commission to help small business owners prevent, manage and resolve disputes themselves.

Business Development Program

Join one of these low-cost business development workshops to set your business up for success in 2025.

APRIL

AI Tools For Your Small Business

Curious about how AI can help your small business? Learn how to use practical, budget-friendly AI tools to streamline your marketing efforts and grow your business at this fast-paced workshop.

Date: Wednesday 30 April

Time: 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Rd Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register here

MAY

Creating a Social Media Plan and Content

Finding social media a struggle? Gain vital content creation skills and develop an easy-to-follow plan to keep you on track at this workshop designed to help you drive sales or grow an audience.

Date: Thursday 8 May

Time: 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Rd Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register here

Boost your Business with Google Ads

Make Google Ads work harder for your business at this hands-on workshop designed to help you set up and run your own profitable Google Ads campaign.

Date: Wednesday 21 May

Time: 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Rd Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register here

JUNE

Creating an Effective Email Campaign

Don’t underestimate the power of email! This workshop is designed to show you how to harness email marketing to convert your audience and boost your results.

Date: Wednesday 11 June

Time: 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Rd Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register here

Australian Tax Office - Small Business Benchmarks

The ATO has released new small business benchmarks for 100 industries. The benchmarks are a valuable tool for small businesses wanting to stay in good financial health.

To compare your business, click here.

Council Tenders

If you are interested in supplying Council with goods and services, register as a supplier with Council’s eProcure to receive tender and quotation opportunities direct to your inbox.

Registration is free. For more information or to register, click here .

Powerful Business Resources

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