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	{
		"post_id": "785", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Queensland Small Business Expo", 
		"post_content_short": "Business Queensland is hosting a free Small Business Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 26 May as part of\nQueensland Small Business Month. Support, exhibitions and presentations for businesses at every stage.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/785\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(2).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/queensland-small-business-expo\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-06 21:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "783", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program", 
		"post_content_short": "Brisbane City Council is offering funded business training from short courses to bachelor degrees for aspiring leaders from multicultural\nand CALD backgrounds. Applications close 20 April 2026. ", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/783\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/lord-mayors-multicultural-business-scholarship-program\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-01 20:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "784", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program", 
		"post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering matched funding grants of $100,000 to $1.5 million for eligible manufacturers through the Transforming\nQueensland Manufacturing Grants Program. Round 1 closes Thursday 16 April at 1pm. ", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/784\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/transforming-queensland-manufacturing-grants-program\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-31 20:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "786", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "BNCC Member Benefit: Save on Corporate Health Insurance with Medibank", 
		"post_content_short": "BNCC members can now access a boosted 12% ongoing corporate discount on health insurance through Medibank. Limited-time offer valid until 8\nApril 2026.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/786\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/events\/bncc-member-benefit-save-on-corporate-health-insurance-with-medibank\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-30 20:51:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "780", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Visual Merchandising Training Program", 
		"post_content_short": "Brisbane City Council is offering a fully funded visual merchandising training program for eligible retailers located within Brisbane’s\nLocal Government Area.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/780\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/visual-merchandising-training-program\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-24 18:11:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "779", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Free Workshop | Navigating Grants for Small Business: Research, Apply, Succeed", 
		"post_content_short": "Ready to unlock funding for your business? Brisbane City Council is hosting a free workshop to help you find the right grants, assess your\neligibility, and write applications that get results.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/779\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/navigating-grants-for-small-business-research-apply-succeed\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-15 19:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "775", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Master Digital Skills in 2026 - Free TAFE Courses", 
		"post_content_short": "The Institute of Applied Technology – Digital is now enrolling for stackable Microcredentials in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud\nComputing, Cyber Security and Software.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/775\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(24).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/master-digital-skills-in-2026-free-take-courses\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-25 20:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "774", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Queensland Procurement Policy 2026", 
		"post_content_short": "<strong><\/strong>The Queensland Government's refreshed procurement policy is reshaping how government delivers value for Queenslanders.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/774\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/queensland-procurement-policy-2026\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-13 23:31:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "771", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Business Growth Fund Returns: ROI Open Now", 
		"post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering grants of $50,000 to $75,000 through the Business Growth Fund to help innovative small and family\nbusinesses invest in the equipment, systems and tech that'll transform your operation.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/771\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/business-growth-fund-returns-roi-open-now\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-03 20:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "770", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Free Business Planning Course", 
		"post_content_short": "The FREE Business Planning Course, brought to you by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland Government, runs 10–11 December\n2025. Build a plan that helps your business grow with a clear path forward.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/770\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/free-business-planning-course\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-02 20:08:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "769", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Secure Communities Partnership Program", 
		"post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) to eligible small and family businesses who have\n\tbeen significantly impacted by crime in the last 3 years. You must co-contribute at least 50% towards total project costs.<strong><\/strong>\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/769\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/secure-communities-partnership-program\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-26 23:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "749", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Free Workshop: AI Strategies", 
		"post_content_short": "Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just another tool - it’s a business advantage. This focused workshop will&nbsp;unpack how consultants,\n\tfreelancers, marketers, and small business owners can use AI to drive growth, improve efficiency, and deliver better results for business\n\tsuccess.\n\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/749\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(15).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/free-workshop-ai-strategies\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-11 14:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "768", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "BCC Free Workshop | Mentoring for Growth", 
		"post_content_short": "The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program will be at the upcoming Nundah Small Business Hub to deliver free, face-to-face\nMentoring for Growth (M4G) sessions for local businesses.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/768\/mentoring.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/bcc-free-workshop-mentoring-for-growth\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-11 00:42:43"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "767", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Small Business Support Network", 
		"post_content_short": "The Business QLD Small Business Support Network offers free financial counselling, wellness coaching, and other support services designed to\nhelp you and your business.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/767\/smallbusinesssupportnetwork.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/small-business-support-network\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-11 00:33:46"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "766", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "A Guide to Trademarks for Small Business", 
		"post_content_short": "Whether you’re looking to protect your business name, logo or phrase, a registered trade mark is a form of intellectual property (IP)\nprotection that can help your enterprise grow.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/766\/Trademarks.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/a-guide-to-trademarks-for-small-business\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-11 00:28:15"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "765", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Creative Workplaces", 
		"post_content_short": "Creative Workplaces is a new hub supporting fair, safe and respectful workplaces for creative businesses and workers across Australia", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/765\/creative.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/creative-workplaces\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-11 00:22:16"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "753", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "A Small Business Guide to Tracking What Actually Works", 
		"post_content_short": "Most small businesses rely on guesswork instead of tracking what actually drives sales. Focusing on real metrics like lead sources and\n\tconversion rates helps you make confident, data-driven marketing decisions.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/753\/alana-blog-4.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/a-small-business-guide-to-tracking-what-actually-works\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-03 03:48:27"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "737", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Australia Women in Business Conference", 
		"post_content_short": "Exclusive discount for BNCC members! Hosted on the Gold Coast from October 30th to November 1st, 2025, the Women in Business Conference\nis&nbsp;Australia’s premier event for female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners. The organisers are\noffering BNCC members and exclusive discount to this conference.&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/737\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(11).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/australia-women-in-business-conference\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-29 14:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "730", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum", 
		"post_content_short": "Connect with global decision-makers and access international markets at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in\nDubai—Brisbane City Council’s premier event for business growth and strategic partnerships.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/730\/acs.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/2025-asia-pacific-cities-summit-and-mayors-forum\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-27 02:36:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "751", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "How to play it smart when entering the property market for the first time", 
		"post_content_short": "Expert insights and strategies to help first-home buyers make confident, informed decisions.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/751\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(16).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/how-to-play-it-smart-when-entering-the-property-market-for-the-first-time\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-21 00:35:23"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "750", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Stand Out or Fade Away", 
		"post_content_short": "Here's the thing about standing out – it's not about being the loudest person in the room, using confusing jargon, or having the flashiest\n\twebsite. In a world full of &quot;disruptive thought leaders&quot; and &quot;growth hackers,&quot; being genuinely yourself is what makes\n\tyou relatable.\n\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/750\/alana-blog-3.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/stand-out-or-fade-away\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-20 23:35:52"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "748", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Workforce Planning", 
		"post_content_short": "Download the resources to get started with workforce planning, complete a workforce plan or address a specific workforce need.\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/748\/workforceplanning.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/workforce-planning\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-13 06:53:27"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "747", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Real Jobs, Real Wages", 
		"post_content_short": "The Australian Government's&nbsp;<strong>Real Jobs, Real Wages<\/strong>&nbsp;program offers valuable support to help employers expand and\ndiversify their workforce.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/747\/realjobs.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/real-jobs-real-wages\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-13 06:47:52"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "745", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Customer Service or Marketing Your Services?", 
		"post_content_short": "Small business owners often face an impossible choice: serve existing clients or find new ones. When you're stretched thin, both feel\n\tequally urgent - and equally impossible to ignore. This is the so-called feast-or-famine cycle that traps so many entrepreneurs.\n\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/745\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(13).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/customer-service-or-marketing-your-services\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-09-22 06:00:59"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "744", 
		"post_category_id": "12", 
		"post_title": "Brisbane State of the City Report 2025", 
		"post_content_short": "If you are thinking of scaling up, exploring new markets, or looking to connect with like-minded professionals, the insights in this year’s\nState of the City report are designed to help you make informed decisions and unlock new business opportunities.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/744\/stateofhtecity.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/brisbane-state-of-the-city-report-2025\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-09-17 04:18:29"
	}
]