Business Events and Workshops
Small Business Bus
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities.
The Small Business Bus comes fully equipped with expert advisers to provide general business assistance.
Advanced bookings are required as sessions are strictly limited.
Virtual coaching sessions with expert business advisers are also available at a time that suits you if the Bus isn’t in your area.
Next Visit 24 March 2026, in front of Nab Bank Hamilton.
Visit Small Business Bus | Business Victoria for more information.
In Good Times and in Bad: Adaptive Skills for Your Farming Future – Dunkeld
Future-proof your farm with practical, expert-led strategies
Livestock and grain farmers are invited to a free two-day workshop designed to help you manage climate risk, build resilience, and strengthen your farm business.
Workshop details:
Date: 21-22 August 2025
Time: 8.30 arrival 9.30am start- 3pm finish
Location: Dunkeld Bowling Club
Free - registration essential (places limited)
Register now via TryBooking
Presented by: Dr Kate Burke
Kate is an experienced independent farm consultant, specialising in crop agronomy and mixed farming. Her evidence-based approach helps farmers understand key elements of their business, clarify goals, identify opportunities, and plan for the future with confidence.
What you’ll gain:
• Identify key profit drivers and benchmarks
• Understand income vs. cost of production
• Explore your risk appetite and how it aligns with your production potential
• Learn to manage climate variability and financial performance
• Apply scenario planning for the 2025–26 seasons and beyond
• Option for a 1-on-1 business plan review with Kate after the course
What past participants said:
“We appreciated the time away to focus on the bigger picture with our business partners.”
“All this stuff is connected; most courses just deal with one topic in isolation. This workshop is unique.”
Want to know more?
Julio Vargas – 0428 316 018
Felicity Pritchard – 0448 146 604
