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An Experience You Will Never Forget.
Welcome to The Business Guild (TBG) — Melbourne’s fastest-growing network of 7,000+ passionate small business owners. Since 2016, we’ve been more than just a networking group. We’re a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who believe that strong relationships are the key to long-term business success.
Every month, our members come together for 100 powerful minutes of face-to-face networking, learning, and collaboration. With over 110+ B2B events and expos hosted across Melbourne, we create the space for business owners to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and unlock growth opportunities that go far beyond business cards.
7,000+
Member Businesses
2016
Connecting Businesses Since
100
Unique Minutes a Month – Network for Growth
110+
B2B Events & Expos in Melbourne
Upcoming Events
Join One of Melbourne’s Most Engaging Networking Experiences
Each TBG event is designed to deliver value in every minute. Hear from seasoned entrepreneurs, participate in focused group discussions, and enjoy structured networking that encourages real business exchanges—not just handshakes.
Events run monthly on Wednesday evenings, making them ideal for working professionals and small business owners.
Our Culture
Creativity. Flexibility. Innovation
To be Melbourne’s most trusted business networking platform—where every member is supported, heard, and connected.
Our strength lies in our people. TBG is a diverse, inclusive, and highly engaged network built on trust and shared success.
As we grow, we welcome passionate community builders to join our leadership and event teams. Let’s grow together.
Our Principles
Every member brings value. We grow through giving, sharing, and supporting one another.
Business growth through collaboration. That’s our north star.
Fresh ideas fuel innovation. TBG encourages knowledge-sharing across all sectors and experience levels.
Frequently Ask Questions
TBG is a Melbourne-based small business networking group that connects entrepreneurs and professionals through monthly in-person events. Members attend focused 100-minute sessions at one of our five vibrant locations to build relationships, exchange referrals, and grow their businesses.
TBG is open to all small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals across any industry. Whether you're in finance, marketing, trades, health, or the creative sector, you'll find value in our networking community.
Annual Membership starts from $290* a year ($190* a year for start ups & $390* for Businesses older than 2 years) - No more to pay. Prices ex gst
Currently, TBG events are held monthly in five Melbourne locations: Craigieburn, Docklands, Point Cook, Clayton, and Geelong. Members can attend events at the location that suits them best.
Unlike traditional networking, TBG focuses on building genuine, long-term relationships rather than surface-level interactions. With our structured, time-efficient events and a growing network of over 7,000 businesses, we prioritize quality connections that drive real growth.