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Future Founders Forum - North
Are you a young person wanting to launch your own business? Do you want to be inspired by other young people, and network with likeminded peers? Or a parent seeking to understand how to support a promising young entrepreneur? Then join us at Brisbane City Council’s Future Founders Forum! Gain valuable insight from speakers with lived experience as young founders to better understand how to identify opportunities, navigate challenges, find the right support, and stay motivated. By attending this event you’ll hear first-hand from a guest speaker and panel of local entrepreneurs who started their business journey while they were still at school or university. Not only will you get to hear from those who have been there before. You’ll also get to meet other young people, ask questions of the panel and learn about available support for young entrepreneurs. Places are limited. Register now. Venue: Kedron-Wavell Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside. A Future Founder Forums event for students and youth.
Marketing on a Budget
Join us at The Clubhouse Moorooka, The Clubhouse Moorooka, 76 Koala Rd, Moorooka for a 2 hour workshop - Marketing on a Budget Sick of feeling like effective marketing is only for businesses with big budgets. Marketing on a Budget is a practical, no-fluff workshop designed for small business owners and operators who want results without wasting time or money. This session cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually moves the needle when resources are limited. You’ll learn how to build a strong marketing foundation, make smarter decisions with your spend, and prioritise the activities that deliver real commercial impact. You’ll learn: How to identify the highest-value customer to focus on first How to sharpen your message so your marketing works harder Which channels give the best return when budgets are tight How to create simple, consistent content without burning out Where to spend (and where not to) when every dollar counts How to create a focused action plan you can implement immediately You’ll leave with clarity, confidence and a realistic marketing plan that fits your budget, and your businessPresented by: Lucy Mortimer With over 12 years of industry experience, Lucy is a marketing strategist known for her holistic approach to building brands that last. She specialises in strategy, marketing psychology and designing customer journeys that don’t just sell, they resonate. Lucy holds a Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations, which she completed in just 18 months. Her focus is always on long-term success over short-term hype, helping businesses develop smart, sustainable marketing strategies that align with their goals and audience behaviour. When she's not providing marketing support to business owners, you'll find her reading marketing books, exploring AI tools, or finding new ways to upskill. For Lucy, marketing isn’t just a job, it’s a lifelong obsession. This workshop is presented by the Digital Solutions Program in partnership with Brisbane City Council.
AI Masterclass for Business
Is your business currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI), or considering how to responsibly adopt AI to support your team and operations? AI is rapidly reshaping the way businesses operate. This practical masterclass has been designed to support Brisbane small business owners and managers to understand, plan and apply AI in a way that is appropriate, secure and aligned with their business goals. Brief overview: Join us for a full-day, hands-on masterclass focused on building practical digital capability for Brisbane businesses. Delivered in a small group environment, this session provides tailored guidance and real-world application rather than theoretical discussion. Participants will learn how to translate emerging AI technologies into practical tools that improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and support informed decision-making. In this interactive session, you will: Build a Real AI Strategy Develop a structured approach to AI adoption using Advancer’s Six Pillars of AI Readiness. This framework helps you assess your current capability, data readiness and risk considerations, ensuring AI is applied where it delivers real operational value. Vibe Code” Your Own Business Web Tool Learn how modern AI tools can be used to prototype and build simple, functional internal business applications without the need for traditional coding. Create AI Agents That Do the Heavy Lifting Move beyond basic use of generative AI and learn how to design task-specific AI agents that can assist with routine administrative work, internal processes, customer enquiries and workflow coordination. Future-Proof Your Local Visibility Understand how customer search behaviour is changing, including the shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven “answer engines.” Learn practical steps to ensure your Brisbane business remains visible, credible and discoverable when customers rely on AI tools to find local services. You will leave the session with a self-built functional business app, simple automation workflows, AI agents configured for common administrative tasks and a clear, practical roadmap for responsible AI implementation. Facilitator: Llew Jury - Managing Director, Advancer AI AI agency leader, entrepreneur and multiple-exit founder with 25+ years experience across Australia, Europe, Asia and NZ. Managing Director of Advancer – The AI Agency, helping 100+ Australian businesses drive AI-led growth through automation, agents and custom AI, alongside workforce transformation, change and upskilling. Brisbane City Council funds free business support delivered by expert providers as part of its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Brisbane businesses. Participants must work in a business located within the Brisbane local government area. Unsure of your local Council? Visit the Queensland Electoral Commission website to check your local government area.
Future Founders Forum - East
Are you a young person wanting to launch your own business? Do you want to be inspired by other young people, and network with likeminded peers? Or a parent seeking to understand how to support a promising young entrepreneur? Then join us at Brisbane City Council’s Future Founders Forum! Gain valuable insight from speakers with lived experience as young founders to better understand how to identify opportunities, navigate challenges, find the right support, and stay motivated. By attending this event you’ll hear first-hand from a guest speaker and panel of local entrepreneurs who started their business journey while they were still at school or university. Not only will you get to hear from those who have been there before. You’ll also get to meet other young people, ask questions of the panel and learn about available support for young entrepreneurs. Places are limited. Register now. Venue: Atkins Event Centre, Easts Leagues Club, 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo. A Future Founder Forums event for students and youth.
Grant writing for community organisations
An informative and hands-on session for anyone looking to brush up on their grant writing skills. Learn to craft a compelling proposal, navigate the application process, and increase your chances of securing funding. This workshop includes practice activities to begin writing your project plan or grant application. Outcomes for community organisations include: understanding grant application processes drafting project plans responding to essential criteria demonstrating community need and benefits providing clear budgets.