The Better Business Network

🚀 We’re buzzing to announce our FIRST WAVE of speakers for the BETTER BUSINESS SUMMIT 15-17TH JANUARY 2025!! 🚀 GRAB TICKETS NOW to hear from incredible experts from organisations and brands at the forefront of impact, including names like TOMS , Earth Law Center, Nudie Jeans , allplants | B Corp™, 1% for the Planet, Swizzels , Re-Action Collective and so many more! https://lnkd.in/emQQpVzB Our second release tickets are starting to move too so don’t hang around… The theme for this year's annual flagship conference is "Future Proof" and the whole conference we’ll be asking the question: “What does your business need to truly be future proof?” 🗣️ A diverse range of subjects fit into our main theme of 2025, but we’re going to have a particular emphasis on Food, Fashion and the Future of Business. You can see all our currently announced speakers available to view on the Better Business Summit Website (linked in the comments). There are more still to be announced, and a fully detailed programme is on its way soon, so keep your eyes peeled!... We’ve also decided to make the decision to ban panels this year, focussing instead on formats that help get the room involved and engaged: 🌟Deep Dives and Keynotes 🌟Actionable Workshops 🌟Catalyst Conversations 🌟Fireside Chats (and longer Q+As) We’re obviously keeping all our most loved parts of the conference too (included with your tickets!), such as the hot plant based lunch and dessert each day, access to all networking events including breakfast sessions and afterparties, the peace room and a day in Nature on the Friday. ✨ Don’t miss out on our flagship event at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and get your ticket now before 2nd release tickets are SOLD OUT. Ticket link in the comments 🥳 If you’re looking to get in front of hundreds of purpose driven business leaders, get in touch! We have a few sponsorship opportunities remaining… 💚P.S. Don’t forget you only have until the 21st November to apply for the Pioneer of the Year Award to be in with a chance of a free ticket to the Summit, a year's free membership to the BBN and a FREE outdoor media advertising campaign with Open Media! Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e5gwSBrc #BBS25 #BetterBusinessSummit2025 #Sustainable Events

Big thanks to Elliot and the people of Stockport for being so kind as to pause their November PPP to align with the Manchester COPPP29 plans! If you haven’t yet signed up, why not? Hear from some incredible local players about progress being made in the region! Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiBvAW-D

🚀 If you didn't see, we recently announced our FIRST WAVE of speakers for the BETTER BUSINESS SUMMIT 15-17TH JANUARY 2025!! 🚀 GRAB TICKETS NOW to hear from incredible experts from organisations and brands at the forefront of impact, including names like TOMS , Earth Law Center, Nudie Jeans , allplants | B Corp™, 1% for the Planet, Swizzels , Re-Action Collective and so many more! https://lnkd.in/emQQpVzB Our second release tickets are starting to move too so don’t hang around… The theme for this year's annual flagship conference is "Future Proof" and the whole conference we’ll be asking the question: “What does your business need to truly be future proof?” 🗣️ A diverse range of subjects fit into our main theme of 2025, but we’re going to have a particular emphasis on Food, Fashion and the Future of Business. You can see all our currently announced speakers available to view on the Better Business Summit Website (linked in the comments). There are more still to be announced, and a fully detailed programme is on its way soon, so keep your eyes peeled!... We’ve also decided to make the decision to ban panels this year, focussing instead on formats that help get the room involved and engaged: 🌟Deep Dives and Keynotes 🌟Actionable Workshops 🌟Catalyst Conversations 🌟Fireside Chats (and longer Q+As) We’re obviously keeping all our most loved parts of the conference too (included with your tickets!), such as the hot plant based lunch and dessert each day, access to all networking events including breakfast sessions and afterparties, the peace room and a day in Nature on the Friday. ✨ Don’t miss out on our flagship event at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and get your ticket now before 2nd release tickets are SOLD OUT. Ticket link in the comments 🥳 If you’re looking to get in front of hundreds of purpose driven business leaders, get in touch! We have a few sponsorship opportunities remaining… 💚P.S. Don’t forget you only have until the 21st November to apply for the Pioneer of the Year Award to be in with a chance of a free ticket to the Summit, a year's free membership to the BBN and a FREE outdoor media advertising campaign with Open Media! Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e5gwSBrc #BBS25 #BetterBusinessSummit2025 #Sustainable Events

🤯 NOMINATIONS CLOSE SOON. Don't forget to enter the Pioneer of the Year Award before nominations close for our next edition of the #BetterBusinessPioneer competition! You can nominate yourself, or anyone in your company to recognise them going above and beyond - https://lnkd.in/eJ8YPxEu Incredible prizes for shortlisted candidates and winners including a completely free outdoor media advertising campaign on billboards across the UK! What is the Better Business Pioneer campaign? For the last two years, as part of the promotion and celebration of our members, the Better Business Summit has been accompanied by a Pioneer of the Year Campaign. This is where YOU come in for our latest way to get involved… A Better Business Pioneer is based on two principles: that all actions, no matter how small, can make a difference; and that sharing best practice is critical to encouraging change. For 2025, we are working with Open Media UK , Ad Net Zero and Avery & Brown | B Corp™ to organise something extra special! You can nominate yourself or others you believe deserve to win the award! Five candidates will be shortlisted by our judges and, if successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to the Better Business Summit 2025 to pitch your business in front of our audience - Dragons’ Den style. Ad Net Zero, Open Media and Avery & Brown will act as our 'Dragons' on the day - providing feedback but not having final vote. The BBS25 audience will vote for the winners via Slido THE PRIZE IS: Free Annual Membership to the Better Business Network (worth up to £5,000) The incredible opportunity to be showcased as the 2025 Better Business Pioneer across Open Media's digital billboard screens to be seen by millions of people across the UK Promotion of your business to our community in our weekly newsletter, social media and website All five finalists get a trophy and recognition on socials and to our membership Make sure to get your submissions in before Thursday 21st Nov when nominations close. Our early bird and first release tickets have already sold out - so I encourage you to grab a ticket now on a payment plan to get the best price possible. It’s the perfect way to start your 2025 right! https://lnkd.in/emYidJA6

Our next monthly Breakfast Networking sessions are happening nationwide - FREE FOR MEMBERS / FIRST SESSION FREE FOR NON-MEMBERS 📍LOCATIONS, DATES & RSVP LINKS BRIGHTON | RSVP https://shorturl.at/uRSZ8 Thursday 14th November | 09:00 - 10:30 | Projects, The Lanes, BN1 1HW MANCHESTER | RSVP https://shorturl.at/cflX4 Thursday 14th November | 09:00 - 10:30 | X+Why 100 Embankment Floor 1, M3 7FA 🥐 WHAT'S ON OFFER? Hot drinks, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, teas and coffees - as well as meaningful connections and learning from one another! 🤝 DO I HAVE TO BE A BETTER BUSINESS NETWORK (BBN) MEMBER? This event is open to all, not just BBN Members! 🙋 WHAT’S HAPPENING AFTERWARDS? We’re inviting people to stay and co-work for the rest of the day from the relevant site offices! BBN Members get a FREE co-working Day Pass Non BBN Members will need to purchase a Day Pass from the relevant site office website to get access after networking ends Interested? You’ll need to send our Community Manager James an email to confirm your space at [email protected] #BetterBusinessNetwork #BreakfastNetworking #Networking #BBN 🎦 Ryan Flaherty

I am amped to be speaking at the Better Business Summit 2025 in mid-Jan. The theme for this year is Future Proof, with a special focus on the Future of Food and Business. They've banned panels so expect Deep Dives and Keynotes, Actionable Workshops, Catalyst Conversations and Fireside Chats followed by a day of nature based activities - and all accompanied with three course plant-based supper-club style feasts each day! Join us! Use the code SPEAKER20 to get 20% off your ticket!

If you follow the Better Business Network, you've probably heard of People Planet Pint. HOWEVER, on Thursday 21st November we are hosting an extra special COPPP29 event as a local alternative to the lack of progress happening internationally... Join our COPPP29 event on Thursday 21st November, on a date coordinated across cities in the UK and the world, to hear from some local people involved in incredible projects to celebrate and share powerful stories of local action! Speakers include: Phil Korbel, talking about the Manchester Carbon Literate City project being coordinated with Manchester City Council - who have committed to 25% of people in the city centre becoming Carbon Literate!! Our own 👩🏻💻Hannah Cox, talking about the Better Business Network and our plans locally for 2025. Andrew Ruffler, talking about the brand new opening of the Sustainable Ventures climate tech innovation ecosystem centre in the heart of the city centre! More (hopefully) big players to come 👀 We'll of course have plenty of time to Network in the brand new Sustainable Ventures workspace too! RSVP on eventbrite to book your space 😎

🤔How Can We Influence Wider Change?... We recently launched our new 2024 Campaigns & Brand Activism Industry Report which aims to establish the actions, challenges, and positive impacts that campaigns & brand activism can have in the UK. The report, which was based around the BBN’s ‘Catalyst Conversations’ brings together industry experts as well as publicly sourced available data to provide a cross-section perspective on campaigns and brand activism and its impact on businesses and consumers.  🚀You can download the report on this link: https://lnkd.in/eJrTut2z The report poses the question ‘How Can We Use Campaigns To Truly Create Wider Positive Change?’, with Catalyst Conversation participants bringing their unique insights and experiences to add to the existing data.  Some of the headline findings are: -The majority thought that humour significantly increases engagement with your campaign. Over 60% of participants have used successful collaboration to achieve their campaign outcomes -All agreed that there is no such thing as an unsuccessful campaign -Several thought that smaller campaigns are the gateway to the creating larger change 90% of consumers believe businesses have a responsibility to act in a positive way which considers social and environmental action The report delves into a series of ways businesses can use campaigns and brand voice to create positive change, including increasing one's knowledge; being more transparent; collaborating; being relatable; and how to achieve long-term goals. Each of these provides a unique set of opportunities and risks for businesses to navigate.  We aim to give readers tangible steps to take in order to increase their impact, measure success and create long-term change.  Izzy Howden, Make My Money Matter Senior Campaign Manager “As we see more and more individuals and organisations looking for ways to understand and improve their climate impact, it is fantastic to have tools like the new Better Business Network report that empowers them to utilise campaigns to drive urgent and positive change. We need all sectors - from businesses to non-profits - to play a role in changing the current system to one that will prioritise a liveable future for all.”

It was brilliant to head down to Tales to Inspire’s 5 year anniversary event yesterday. As always, it was a session filled with incredible stories from people with lived experiences who really represent the strength of our communities… If you haven’t ever come across Krish Patel, Azeem Ahmad, Madiha Sosan or any of the Tales to Inspire lot - you are missing out. Take a look at what our founder Hannah had to say below!👇👇👇

🤯There are now less than 3 WEEKS LEFT to enter the Pioneer of the Year Award before nominations close for our next edition of the #BetterBusinessPioneer competition! You can nominate yourself, or anyone in your company to recognise them going above and beyond - https://lnkd.in/eJ8YPxEu Incredible prizes for shortlisted candidates and winners including a completely free outdoor media advertising campaign on billboards across the UK! What is the Better Business Pioneer campaign? For the last two years, as part of the promotion and celebration of our members, the Better Business Summit has been accompanied by a Pioneer of the Year Campaign. This is where YOU come in for our latest way to get involved… A Better Business Pioneer is based on two principles: that all actions, no matter how small, can make a difference; and that sharing best practice is critical to encouraging change. For 2025, we are working with Open Media UK , Ad Net Zero and Avery & Brown | B Corp™ to organise something extra special! You can nominate yourself or others you believe deserve to win the award! Five candidates will be shortlisted by our judges and, if successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to the Better Business Summit 2025 to pitch your business in front of our audience - Dragons’ Den style. Ad Net Zero, Open Media and Avery & Brown will act as our 'Dragons' on the day - providing feedback but not having final vote. The BBS25 audience will vote for the winners via Slido THE PRIZE IS: Free Annual Membership to the Better Business Network (worth up to £5,000) The incredible opportunity to be showcased as the 2025 Better Business Pioneer across Open Media's digital billboard screens to be seen by millions of people across the UK Promotion of your business to our community in our weekly newsletter, social media and website All five finalists get a trophy and recognition on socials and to our membership Make sure to get your submissions in before Thursday 21st Nov when nominations close. Our early bird and first release tickets have already sold out - so I encourage you to grab a ticket now on a payment plan to get the best price possible. It’s the perfect way to start your 2025 right! https://lnkd.in/emYidJA6