A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

In this session, we'll cover: clarify who you are, what you stand for, and how to sound consistent online. We’ll cover brand positioning, tone of voice, and message clarity - plus how to use ChatGPT to speed it up without sounding like a robot.

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This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Melbourne Innovation Centre is excited to partner with TikTok to support Victorian small businesses. Join this session to understand why TikTok is a powerful platform for businesses, the benefits of TikTok Ads, how to create effective ad content, and how to launch your first campaign. Please note that this workshop is not part of the Digital Solutions Program.

‍This webinar is delivered in collaboration between Melbourne Innovation Centre and TikTok

📆 Weds, June 11 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍Online

Fizaa Chaudhary, ‍Regional Marketing Manager, AUNZ at TikTok

A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

Learn how to write copy that connects, converts, and still sounds like you - using ChatGPT as a co-creator, not a crutch. We’ll break down how to write faster and better, whether it’s for your website, social media, or email list.

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This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 12 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Join us in Ballarat for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Tues, June 17, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Location coming soon

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Speaker announcement coming soon

Join us in Ballarat for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Tues, June 17, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

📍 Location coming soon

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Speaker announcement coming soon

Join us in Bendigo for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Thurs, June 19, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Quality Hotel Lakeside, Bendigo

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Briana Cowan - Founder, Mingle Media

Join us in Geelong for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Fri, June 20, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Wurriki Nyal, Geelong

Clarissa Harris - Managing Director, True Tribe

Dive into the basics of Canva and discover why it’s an essential tool for marketing your brand in 2025. This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you how to build a strong foundation in Canva from scratch. Learn the most impactful projects to kickstart your business, from creating social media posts to stunning presentations. Perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to enhance their visual branding skills.

📆 Mon, June 23, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Elevate your designs with expert tips in this workshop on Canva’s essential design principles. Learn how to set up a brand kit for a seamless workflow and style fonts and colors like a professional designer. Whether you’re crafting logos or marketing materials, you’ll gain practical skills to build a standout brand and create polished designs that resonate with your audience.

📆 Tues, June 24, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Explore Canva’s cutting-edge AI tools to supercharge your creative workflow. This workshop covers the core lineup of AI features, when to leverage them, and when to rely on manual design. Learn to craft effective prompts for Canva AI to achieve better results, saving time and boosting efficiency. Ideal for professionals aiming to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-powered design.

📆 Weds, June 25, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

Learn how to diversify your income online — whether you sell products or services. We’ll unpack digital revenue options like eBooks, templates, subscriptions, mini-offers, and affiliate income, with real examples and simple ways to start.

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This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 26 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Unlock the potential of your hospitality business – maximise your visibility. This practical workshop is tailored for to guide you through the essentials of SEO, from claiming your Google Business Listing to crafting content that drives traffic. Gain insights into boosting your online presence and attracting more customers through effective search strategies. You’ll hear from a successful local business, sharing their journey and the digital tools that have propelled their success. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for hospitality professionals to elevate their marketing game and grow their customer base..

📆 Monday, July 7, 11:00AM - 2:00PM

📍 Wurriki Nyal, Geelong

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Presented by Fraser Baker

Founder of Propeld

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Explore Canva’s cutting-edge AI tools to supercharge your creative workflow. This workshop covers the core lineup of AI features, when to leverage them, and when to rely on manual design. Learn to craft effective prompts for Canva AI to achieve better results, saving time and boosting efficiency. Ideal for professionals aiming to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-powered design.

📆 Thurs, March 13, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Streamline your workflow with Canva’s latest AI tools so you can save time and enhance productivity in your business. Join us to discover innovative Canva workflows, accelerate your design process and stay ahead in the dynamic world of digital design. What we'll cover: the most effective way to use Canva’s latest AI tools for your business, how to design with ease using Canva’s Magic Studio suite of AI tools and how to create content and build brand touchpoints faster and with more ease.

📆 Tues, March 18, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

📍 Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham

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Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Join us in Melbourne for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence, in celebration for International Women's Day. Gain fresh insights from Natassia Grace (Conserving Beauty) and Frances Goh (One Roof) as they share their brand-building journeys and growth strategies. Wrap up with a hands-on workshop led by Jo ChunYan to craft a brand voice that truly connects. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections with a community of like-minded trailblazers.

📆 Weds, March 19, 10:30AM - 2:30PM

📍 United Co., Fitzroy

Hear from Natassia Grace, Founder & CEO at Conserving Beauty, Frances Goh, Head of Community & Growth at One Roof,  Sally Davies, General Manager at Soloist, MYOB and Jo ChunYan, Founder at Jo ChunYan Studio.

Join us in Geelong for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to master their social media presence and drive real results. Hear from Stef Kerby (Celia Loves) and Merrin (Madge Beauty) as they share their journeys of building successful brands online. Dive into a hands-on workshop with Clarissa Harris (True Tribe) to gain practical techniques for boosting engagement and visibility. Connect with like-minded business owners and leave equipped with the latest tools, strategies, and inspiration to make 2025 your best year on social media yet.

📆 Fri, March 21, 11:00AM - 2:00PM

📍 Wurriki Nyal, Geelong

Hear from Stef Kerby, Founder & CEO at Celia Loves, Merrin Schnabel, Founder at Madge Beauty and Clarissa Harris, Managing Director at True Tribe.

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Discover cost-effective marketing tools tailored for small businesses. Learn about a range of productivity-enhancing and quality-improving tools, spanning from email and project management to content creation. Unleash the potential of these handpicked solutions that won't break the bank, allowing you to optimise your marketing efforts while staying budget-friendly.

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This workshop is co-hosted with Knox City Council

📆 Weds, April 9, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

📍 Knox City Council, Wantirna South

Presented by Kirri Romero

Founder of The Online Fix

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In this workshop, we will cover the core components of an effective brand strategy deck: brand purpose, positioning, messaging, and visual identity. We discuss building the foundations of your brand strategy with AI, using tools for market analysis and customer insights. Participants will learn how to use their brand strategy deck to make better business and brand decisions.

📆 Thurs, April 10, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Join our workshop “Building & Growing Your Business on Instagram” to unlock Instagram’s full marketing potential. Learn how to create a standout profile, master SEO and aesthetics, and craft engaging content, from posts to reels. Discover strategic hashtag use, grow your audience organically, and build a community that converts through authentic storytelling and smart selling.

📆 Thurs, April 17, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍 Online

Presented by Loan Kien

Creative Founder at Dieme Agency

Join our workshop on "Building a Sustainable Marketing Strategy" and unlock the secrets to a holistic marketing approach. Understand the marketing ecosystem and harness the power of an integrated strategy for remarkable results. Define your business objectives and target audience, crafting a compelling unique value proposition that sets you apart. Master the art of creating a cohesive brand identity and messaging across all touchpoints, amplifying your online presence through social media, with a special focus on Instagram as a lead generation channel.

📆 Thurs, May 8, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Karralyka Centre, Ringwood East

Presented by Loan Kien

Founder of Dieme Agency

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Join this workshop to gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to master the art of lead generation and customer conversion. Throughout this session, you will learn how to compel your customers to take action at various stages of their buying journey, fostering deeper engagement and loyalty. Identify the ideal lead magnet that aligns perfectly with your business, attracting prospects and creating a buzz around your offerings. Create compelling offers that customers simply can't resist, boosting conversions and enhancing your bottom line.

📆 Thursday, May 15, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

📍 Eastern Innovation, Mulgrave

Presented by Fraser Baker

Founder of Propeld

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This event has now sold out. Join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch if a spot becomes available.

Craft a high converting home page and guide your visitors to action. In the digital age, your website is your storefront. Join our workshop to discover the ultimate framework for a home page that converts, essential for your 2024 online presence. Learn to captivate visitors, showcase your offerings, and strategically navigate them through your site. Elevate your online presence to reach new heights of success. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in the digital landscape.

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This workshop is part of BizMonth

📆 Tues, May 27, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 The Realm, Ringwood

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

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Get ready to close out the year smoothly and start fresh with confidence. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to reconcile your records, stay on top of key dates, finalise payroll, and pay super on time. We’ll also help you prepare for the new financial year with clean data, updated software, and a confident plan.

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This webinar is delivered in collaboration with MYOB

📆 Thurs, May 29 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍Online

Leanne Berry, Partner Engagement Manager at MYOB 

A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

In this session, we'll cover: clarify who you are, what you stand for, and how to sound consistent online. We’ll cover brand positioning, tone of voice, and message clarity - plus how to use ChatGPT to speed it up without sounding like a robot.

‍

This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Melbourne Innovation Centre is excited to partner with TikTok to support Victorian small businesses. Join this session to understand why TikTok is a powerful platform for businesses, the benefits of TikTok Ads, how to create effective ad content, and how to launch your first campaign. Please note that this workshop is not part of the Digital Solutions Program.

‍This webinar is delivered in collaboration between Melbourne Innovation Centre and TikTok

📆 Weds, June 11 10:00AM - 11:00AM

📍Online

Fizaa Chaudhary, ‍Regional Marketing Manager, AUNZ at TikTok

A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

Learn how to write copy that connects, converts, and still sounds like you - using ChatGPT as a co-creator, not a crutch. We’ll break down how to write faster and better, whether it’s for your website, social media, or email list.

‍

This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 12 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Join us in Ballarat for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Tues, June 17, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Location coming soon

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Speaker announcement coming soon

Join us in Ballarat for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Tues, June 17, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

📍 Location coming soon

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Speaker announcement coming soon

Join us in Bendigo for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Thurs, June 19, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Quality Hotel Lakeside, Bendigo

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Briana Cowan - Founder, Mingle Media

Join us in Geelong for Thrive Online, an event tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and go-getters ready to elevate their brands and online presence.

📆 Fri, June 20, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Wurriki Nyal, Geelong

Clarissa Harris - Managing Director, True Tribe

Dive into the basics of Canva and discover why it’s an essential tool for marketing your brand in 2025. This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you how to build a strong foundation in Canva from scratch. Learn the most impactful projects to kickstart your business, from creating social media posts to stunning presentations. Perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to enhance their visual branding skills.

📆 Mon, June 23, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Elevate your designs with expert tips in this workshop on Canva’s essential design principles. Learn how to set up a brand kit for a seamless workflow and style fonts and colors like a professional designer. Whether you’re crafting logos or marketing materials, you’ll gain practical skills to build a standout brand and create polished designs that resonate with your audience.

📆 Tues, June 24, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

Explore Canva’s cutting-edge AI tools to supercharge your creative workflow. This workshop covers the core lineup of AI features, when to leverage them, and when to rely on manual design. Learn to craft effective prompts for Canva AI to achieve better results, saving time and boosting efficiency. Ideal for professionals aiming to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-powered design.

📆 Weds, June 25, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍 Online

Presented by Joanne Poon

Creative Director at Jo ChunYan

A practical 3-part webinar series to help you build a strong brand, create compelling content, and explore scalable ways to earn online  (even if you’re short on time or don’t consider yourself a “marketer.”) Designed for both product- and service-based business owners, each session includes actionable strategies as well as easy ways to use ChatGPT to make the process faster, not faker.

Learn how to diversify your income online — whether you sell products or services. We’ll unpack digital revenue options like eBooks, templates, subscriptions, mini-offers, and affiliate income, with real examples and simple ways to start.

‍

This webinar is part of the Content Club series with Lizzie Mulherin

📆 Thurs, June 26 11:00AM - 12:00PM

📍Online

Lizzie Mulherin, Leading freelance writer, brand strategist, coach for creatives

Unlock the potential of your hospitality business – maximise your visibility. This practical workshop is tailored for to guide you through the essentials of SEO, from claiming your Google Business Listing to crafting content that drives traffic. Gain insights into boosting your online presence and attracting more customers through effective search strategies. You’ll hear from a successful local business, sharing their journey and the digital tools that have propelled their success. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for hospitality professionals to elevate their marketing game and grow their customer base..

📆 Monday, July 7, 11:00AM - 2:00PM

📍 Wurriki Nyal, Geelong

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Presented by Fraser Baker

Founder of Propeld

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