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25.01.2022 Some wise words from a serial entrepreneur, Richard Branson when evaluating an idea. https://www.virgin.com//difference-between-having-idea-and

22.01.2022 The Queensland Government has just released the Social Enterprise Grants Program. The aim of the grants is to build capacity, capability, and sustainability for social enterprises in Qld. If you are a social enterprise in Qld, this is one grant opportunity designed specifically for you. https://www.publications.qld.gov.au//social-enterprise-gra

20.01.2022 Excellent article on using the Social Enterprise BMC to develop and grow your impact business. https://www.socialchangecentral.com/a-business-canvas-for-/

17.01.2022 A great article on B Corps. We have two B Corps in our community Montville Coffee and The Social Deck. BCorps are recognised internationally through their certification process. https://medium.com//b-corps-a-guide-for-startups-c5789413a

17.01.2022 Yesterday the new QLD Social Enterprise Strategy was launched. An exciting milestone for social enterprises in Qld. Exciting to see the Sunshine Coast firmly on the map as well. The eight actions to come out of the strategy are:... Action 1 - Explore innovative funding models for social enterprises Action 2 - Explore opportunities for strategic partnership pilots Action 3 - Deliver social enterprise grant programs to support business capability development and sustainability. Action 4 - Facilitate networking opportunities to create Action 5 - Collaborate with the sector to investigate the creation of regional hubs for social enterprise to foster a culture of social enterprise innovation. Action 6 - Promote the social and economic value of social enterprises to raise awareness of customers, businesses, investors and government to grow the sector further in Queensland. Action 7 - Continue to deliver the Queensland social procurement commitment by embedding social procurement practices across government and improving data collection on government procurement spend with social enterprises. Action 8 - Work with key stakeholders to identify and link social enterprises to procurement training and supply chain opportunities. Read the full document be clicking below.

14.01.2022 Our next meetup we will be hosting a ticketed event only on Media Storytelling. Details are below in the Eventbrite link. There are only 30 spots available, so get in early so you don't miss out. PS. If you are unable to come after you have made a booking, please cancel asap so another person can attend. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/media-story-telling-worksho

07.01.2022 The social enterprise eco-system is only successful if we help each other. Anne-Marie from Wantu is doing a crowdfunding campaign to take her children activities platform to the next level. If you are a busy parent, then this campaign could be one that you support. https://www.pozible.com/project/kidswantu

04.01.2022 For our Sunshine coast locals. http://sunshinecoast.i-events.info//zzzz574fcd52f3/regform

02.01.2022 Today is #socialenterpriseday so we are celebrating the many amazing people who make up our local social enterprise eco-system. A special thanks to the wonderful leadership that is driving and supporting the Social Enterprise Network here on the Sunshine Coast. Thank you for your contribution and the many hours of volunteer time you give. We can't build a thriving eco-system without people like you. Thank you Angus, Davinia, Cheryl, Colin, Helen, Laura, Mel and Peter.

01.01.2022 This is great news and to have a campaign to encourage consumers to support social enterprises is even better. https://www.positive.news//social-enterprises-outperform/