Community News

Australia Women in Business Conference
30 Oct

Exclusive discount for BNCC members! Hosted on the Gold Coast from October 30th to November 1st, 2025, the Women in Business Conference is Australia’s premier event for female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners. The organisers are offering BNCC members and exclusive discount to this conference.  Read More…

2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum
27 Oct

Connect with global decision-makers and access international markets at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai—Brisbane City Council’s premier event for business growth and strategic partnerships. Read More…

Free Workshop: AI Strategies
13 Oct

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just another tool - it’s a business advantage. This focused workshop will unpack how consultants, freelancers, marketers, and small business owners can use AI to drive growth, improve efficiency, and deliver better results for business success.
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Workforce Planning
13 Oct

Download the resources to get started with workforce planning, complete a workforce plan or address a specific workforce need.
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Real Jobs, Real Wages
13 Oct

The Australian Government's Real Jobs, Real Wages program offers valuable support to help employers expand and diversify their workforce. Read More…

Customer Service or Marketing Your Services?
22 Sep

Small business owners often face an impossible choice: serve existing clients or find new ones. When you're stretched thin, both feel equally urgent - and equally impossible to ignore. This is the so-called feast-or-famine cycle that traps so many entrepreneurs.
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Brisbane State of the City Report 2025
17 Sep

If you are thinking of scaling up, exploring new markets, or looking to connect with like-minded professionals, the insights in this year’s State of the City report are designed to help you make informed decisions and unlock new business opportunities. Read More…

Cyber advisory sessions with IDCARE
5 Sep

Free Brisbane City Council Workshop: Book in your small business for a free 45-minute session with an IDCARE cyber advisor. Read More…

Lord Mayor's Women in Business Grant Now Open
5 Sep

Women-led businesses will have the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in funding to support business growth through training, essential equipment, and professional services.  Read More…

The Small Business Rollercoaster
11 Aug

Feast or famine? Stop pausing your marketing when you’re busy. Steady, simple actions build lasting client flow and put you back in control. Read More…

2025 Women’s Leadership Scholarships
7 Aug

Partial scholarships of $700 - $5000 are available to help women in select industries participate in world-class leadership courses. Read More…

Brisbane City Council Workshop: Using AI customer service agents for your business
6 Aug

Join this free 2-hour in-person workshop to explore the current landscape of AI in customer service, showcasing what's genuinely effective and how you can make intelligent choices for your business operations. Read More…

Tendering - Top Ten Tips Webinar
24 Jul

This free webinar provides practical tips to help you prepare comprehensive and conforming tenders for government and private sector contracts. Read More…

Sponsorship Opportunities - Business Leaders Breakfast 2025
16 Jul

Connect with established business leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders who are driving Brisbane's economic growth while positioning your brand alongside the city's 2032 Olympic preparations and the unprecedented business opportunities ahead. Read More…

Changes for businesses from 1 July 2025
17 Jun

There will be changes to the National Minimum Wage, registration fees, superannuation, energy bill rebates and reporting obligations for business owners from 1 July 2025. Read More…

ATO Masterclass
16 Jun

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of Masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge. Read More…

Nudgee Small Business Awards Now Open
31 May

The Nudgee Small Business Awards celebrate the hard work of local businesses and employees, with public voting open until 31 May 2025. Locals can vote online or via QR codes, with a chance to win one of two $100 vouchers to spend at a winning business. Read More…

Cancer Council Queensland’s Lexus for Cancer Raffle
26 May

Cancer Council Queensland’s Lexus for Cancer 2024 Raffle is your chance to win a stunning Lexus while supporting vital cancer research, prevention programs, and support services.  Read More…

ETC MySmallBiz Expo
21 May

 Enjoy presentations and connect with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and supportive services. Read More…

Lord Mayor's Business Awards | Applications Now Open
19 May

Celebrating 20 years of excellence, the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards are back to honour the innovators, entrepreneurs and game-changers driving Brisbane’s growth and transformation. Read More…