The Better Business Network

⛰️ Early-bird tickets for The Better Business Summit 15-17 January 2025 have now SOLD OUT! 🎟️ Limited First Release tickets start at at £300 for BBN Members. You can secure your summit tickets today using PayPal over three interest free payments to split the cost. Keep reading to see what's included. https://bit.ly/3J27Jtt The Better Business Summit is the annual flagship conference by the Better Business Network, a community for business leaders that want to create positive action. This is one of the most important opportunities in the North to independently bring businesses together to discuss how to create a better future for people and the planet. 🎬 Check out our 2024 Highlights video for a look back on everything that happened earlier this year featuring our Director, 👩🏻💻Hannah Cox, Chris Turner from B Lab UK and Francesca Kennedy Wallbank from CarbonBright Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Krystal , Tyler Grange | B Corp™ , Tony's Chocolonely , Ticket Tailor | Proud B Corp™ and The Manchester Metropolitan University for hosting us! WHAT’S INCLUDED WITHIN TICKET PRICE? Your ticket isn't just an entry pass; it's an all-inclusive experience. We’ve got your needs covered, so you can focus on absorbing the invaluable knowledge shared at the summit: - Breakfast networking sessions - Two full day of Panels, Keynotes and Workshops - Two-course Hot vegan lunches - Refreshments - Networking drinks - After Party Entry - ADD ON Nature day tickets also available 📸 You can find all the photos from this year's event on our Better Business Summit website, feel free to share and tag us! (Thanks to our photographer, Tom Cox) https://lnkd.in/e4E65a3d 👩💻 25 x Panel Talks and Keynotes from the event are up on our Better Business Network Website under the 'Workshops and Resources' section within the members area for our members to look back on Get an exclusive discount on your Better Business Summit 2025 tickets by joining the Better Business Network: 📝 Sign up to the network here: https://lnkd.in/epa6hVxh 🎦 Ryan Flaherty #BBS24 #RadicalUtopia #BetterBusinessNetwork #SustainabilityEvents #ManchesterEvents

Blue Earth Summit x CATALYST CONVERSATIONS Two days and over 60 participants in our AI Workshops, facilitated by the amazing Ben Keene , Tom Greenwood and Russ Avery Amazing to have our members share their knowledge, challenges and solutions on how to work with AI 🤖 at the leading climate event for future thinkers, innovators and positive change makers in the South (we claim the North 😂) Linley Lewis , Will Hayler , Guy Hayler and Rosie Riley we were honoured to be part of your amazing vision. Now to prepare for our final Project Salt Run club at Woolwich works… see you all at 10:30! 😂🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ Thanks team! #BES24

Anyone else at Blue Earth Summit ? We are excited to run Catalyst Conversations over both days (as well as our run club to promote Project Salt Run ) talking about AI and Sustainability 🤖🌍 Say hi, let’s grab a brew or a beer over the next few days 👍🏻🚀 #blueearthsummit

I've joined Bethnal Green Ventures Autumn programme. "We’re thrilled to announce the twelve ventures joining us for BGV’s Autumn 2024 programme. After a rigorous selection process reviewing over 300 applications, we’ve selected these fantastic companies driving positive outcomes for people and planet." https://lnkd.in/e95-fmFM I was a little conflicted about whether to go down the venture capital route, but was reassured by Bethnal Green Ventures ethos and track record. I'll explain more in another post. Huge thanks to Dr Marta Sosnowska, Ollie Bennett, CJ Tayeh, Anuradha Chugh, Ernestien Idenburg, Thomas Mansfield for helping me think through this decision 💚 Feels very surreal. It's wonderful to receive this support to grow Wild Mosaic, and validation of the potential of bringing back biodiversity 🌱 Come and be part of the first 100 subscribers! www.wildmosaic.eco #GenerationResoration

One million single use party items saved from landfill!! Wow! I met Isabel Mack, founder of social enterprise Party Kit Network CIC today on the The Better Business Network call and learnt that they have just collectively saved 1 million party items (plates, knives, spoons, forks, decorations etc) from landfill. How? By providing reusable tableware and decorations that are lent within the community for parties and events and returned to be used over and over again. 👏 👏 👏 This brilliant network of planet-conscious mums was started in the UK as a community project in June 2019, and now has over 520 members providing access to party kits across 9 countries! Wow! Angela Jones you should join! ------ I'm Lisa from Klarity Marketing and I work with founders of products that are better for you or the planet. As part of Female Founders Rise I also support women founders, so would love to introduce Isabel Mack to this amazing community 💖

Can businesses really use AI to accelerate positive impact?   Team BBN are at #BlueEarthSummit this week, with the incredible Tom Greenwood and Ben Keene, running two Catalyst Conversation sessions to help try and figure out the answers to this question! We can't wait 🤩 The current atmosphere seems to describe AI technology as an ever increasing power suck that we should avoid at all costs OR as the ever promised solution to the climate crisis. What’s the truth? With AI seemingly not going anywhere anytime soon, we’ll be exploring how purpose driven businesses should react to these developments, and discussing some big questions like: ❓ How has technology changed your life? 🫠 How do you feel about AI technology? 🧐 Is AI technology ethically neutral? 🫣 Is it the responsibility of individuals to deploy the technology for good outcomes, or do those who created it bear responsibility? 💫 Can we truly leverage AI technology for positive impact? When and where? Location: Workshop 2, Woolwich Works Time: 14.00 - 15.30 Date: Wednesday 16 October and Thursday 17 October Please come down and join us in this complex, but vitally important, conversation - don't forget to RSVP on the app! We've also organised two BBN Run Club events at Blue Earth - a scenic early morning 5K at a relaxed pace along the River Thames before a day of content, talks and networking! This is to help promote our charitable project @project salt run, working with 1% For The Planet to raise money and awareness for those most affected by the climate crisis by our Founder, Hannah Cox, who will be running 4030KM across India.See all the times and details on the Blue Earth Summit app! #BlueEarthSummit #BES #BetterBusinessNetwork #PurposeDrivenBusinesses Rosie Riley Emma Hughes 👩🏻💻Hannah Cox Russ Avery Linley Lewis

📣 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that the Better Business Network is partnering with Blue Earth for Blue Earth Summit , the purpose-driven event for people in business committed to positive change. 🗓️ 16-18 October in London 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/wq9Yu Be sure to check your emails if you’re a Better Business Network member for a generous DISCOUNT! – At The Better Business Network we advocate for sustainability, government support, and regenerative practices and envision a world where all businesses act as forces for good. Blue Earth fit perfectly with our mission, they inspire positive change in a world often overshadowed by negativity. Their action-focused summit is a space where purpose-driven business leaders and innovators come together to share ideas and insights that drive positive change. We hope to see you there with us to help inspire ideas, take action, and share diverse experiences! #BlueEarthSummit #BetterBusinessNetwork #BusinessForGood

An exciting opportunity to nominate your Pioneer of the Year 2025 & win a showcase on our digital billboards 🌟 We're thrilled to be involved with The Better Business Summit for another year- always a favourite in the sustainability calendar that helps to bring the conversation up North! Nominate your Pioneer here: https://lnkd.in/d-whnB_W #PIONEEROFTHEYEAR #BBS25

The 2025 #BetterBusinessPioneer Competition is now live! Who do you know who is doing AMAZING things? Who would you nominate?

🎬 Wondering how well our members do within our network? 👩💻 Check out our Better Business Network (BBN) member case study series below to explore their business, their success and their journey with B Corp to uncover what they've gained from being a part of our community - and what you could too. 📝 Sign up to join the network starting at £300 p/year: https://shorturl.at/bhlMT Subscribe for more FREE content: https://shorturl.at/ekqHI --- 🐾 Meet Joy Stevenson, the B Corp and ESG Project Manager for MPM Products Ltd MPM Products is a leading company in the pet food industry, under the brand Applaws , Encore & Reveal, specialising in crafting premium cat and dog food. With a passion for pets and a commitment to their well-being, MPM Products Ltd has set the standard for quality and nutrition in the industry. 💚 If like Joy, you're passionate about business for good, then you need to join the BBN - it's where the magic happens. #BetterBusinessPioneer #BCorp #PurposeDrivenBusiness 🎦 Ryan Flaherty