Mike Raven

The UK's circular economy is gaining momentum, and it's not just large corporations leading the charge. Small and medium businesses are uniquely positioned to benefit from this sustainable shift. Imagine your business transforming waste into valuable resources, fostering innovation through repair and reuse, and thriving in a more sustainable model. This vision is becoming a reality, thanks to initiatives like the UN-backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management and the UK government's commitment to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The circular economy isn't just a trend; it's a strategic advantage for businesses ready to embrace it. If you're interested in learning more about how your business can thrive in the circular economy, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. #CircularEconomy #SME #UKBusiness #Sustainability #Innovation #WasteReduction #hubbaLtd

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Today is #EndDigitalPovertyDay. With 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK facing digital poverty, let’s make digital access a universal right. Find out how you can be a part of the change: https://lnkd.in/dGT3Kgs #FixTheDigitalDivide #DigitalInclusion Digital Poverty Alliance

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We Are Here To Help You Communicate Your Social Value Effectively At Variegate Growth, we simplify and highlight your valuable work using: ✅ Tailored templates to tackle tender questions. ✅ On-the-ground support to deliver initiatives with community partners. ✅ Impact reports aligned with KPIs and CSR goals for stakeholders. The UK’s focus on Social Value in procurement means businesses must now demonstrate real contributions to sustainability, inclusion, and economic growth in their tenders. This shift brings challenges in cultural transformation, supplier readiness, and effective market engagement but also big opportunities to create lasting impact. If you’re ready to save time, resources, and make a difference, connect with us and learn how we can help you succeed. Support With Tenders: https://lnkd.in/eehwDjjQ Support With Community Partnerships: https://lnkd.in/e2nxb2sU #SocialValue #TenderSupport #ESG #Sustainability #PublicProcurement

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Unlock Your Marketing Potential with our Marketing Development Programme! Ready to kick start your marketing career? We're thrilled to introduce this programme—your gateway to the skills, mentorship and resources you need to thrive. What’s in it for you? ⏹ Cutting-Edge Training: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest marketing strategies and tools. ⏹ Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience that you can apply immediately in your role. ⏹ Expert Mentorship: Learn from top industry leaders who’ve been where you want to go. ⏹ Vibrant Community: Connect with fellow marketers, share ideas, and grow together. Why wait? Learn more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ehBAH85f And the best part? It’s fully funded by the Marketing Skills Trust  — meaning no barriers, just pure opportunity. Whether you're seeking your first job or aiming to advance your career after a few years of experience, we're here to support you every step of the way on your journey to success. #MarketingMastery #CareerBoost #SkillsTrustProgramme #ProfessionalGrowth #DMA

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🌍 Case studies alert (watch now) 🌍: Learn how UK businesses are using climate change, social and sustainability action to achieve business success. From reducing costs to improving brand reputation and accessing green funding, these businesses demonstrate the integration of these matters can benefit both the planet and business performance. 🔑 In this video, we highlight: Rubies in the Rubble (UK): Reducing procurement costs by using surplus produce for condiments while building an eco-conscious brand that appeals to environmentally aware consumers. Pura (UK): Offering eco-friendly baby-care products like plastic-free baby wipes to enhance brand differentiation, foster customer loyalty, and drive sales. Little Soap Company (UK): Sourcing sustainable, locally-produced ingredients to cut transportation emissions and costs while building loyalty among eco-conscious customers. Oxford PV (UK): Aligning solar technology operations with climate action to secure green funding and scale their innovative solutions. Triodos Bank (UK): Known for sustainable finance practices, Triodos attracts employees committed to social and environmental impact, helping to increase staff retention and reduce recruitment needs. 📊 Why it matters: Sustainability strategies provide tangible benefits, such as improving customer loyalty, reducing costs, and building long-term resilience. 💡 We’re not just a consultancy; we’re your dedicated management experts, helping you unlock real value while meeting today’s sustainability challenges head-on. 📧 Contact us: [email protected] 🌐 Learn more: www.simplifyclimate.co.uk #sustainability #climateaction #SMEs #climatechange #environment #social #governance #SimplifyClimate #accounting

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📢 The ETCAL Level 3 Award in the Social Value Journey awarded by ETA, regulated by Ofqual, and delivered by ANTZ in partnership with our strategic partner PeoplePlus UK to integrate Social Value, and drive transformative change! 🌟 Key Benefits: ·      Foster Impact and Legacy: Prepare your business for successful bids and leave a meaningful social legacy. ·      Streamline Social Value Implementation: Seamlessly incorporate Social Value into your organisation using our practical methodology. ·      Stimulate Engagement: Cultivate participation and collaboration through effective strategies. ·      Strengthen Your Supply Chain: Infuse Social Value principles to enhance the overall value of your supply chain. ·      Change Lives: Make a positive impact on individuals both within and beyond the workplace. ·      Simultaneous Commercial and Social Growth: Empower your business and community to flourish together. ·      Prepare your business for successful bids and leave a meaningful social legacy. ·      Seamlessly incorporate Social Value into your organisation using our practical methodology. ·      Cultivate participation and collaboration through effective strategies. ·      Infuse Social Value principles to enhance the overall value of your supply chain. ·      Make a positive impact on individuals both within and beyond the workplace. ·      Empower your business and community to flourish together. 🎯 Who Should Attend? This training program is tailored for businesses operating in the public sector supply chain, including Senior Leadership, Bid Managers, and Partnership Managers. Considering the Social Value Act (2012) and the forthcoming changes in 2026, it is essential to establish a demonstrable measurable Social Value policy to attain maximum bid and tender weighting scores. ANTZ UK's training can guide you on this transformative journey. There are still spaces available for our next course which is online starting Wednesday, 11 September, so call John Chapman at 07514660568, email [email protected] or register your interest online at https://lnkd.in/ej6VE-rb Price: £1299 + VAT per person 📅 2025 dates have now been released for London, Birmingham, Manchester and online! Jen Gillies Pemberton | Christian Sait | Alexandra Robinson | Lydia Alice Baker | Laura Savage | Emma Grigson | Rachel Richards | Dr Craig Corrigan #SocialValueJourney #SocialValue #TransformativeChange #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #DrivingImpact #Qualification #UnderstandingSocialValue #SocialImpact #BidsAndTenders #CommercialGrowth #Legacy #SocialOutcomes #SocialValueTraining #Bids #Tenders #Business #Support #Learning #People #Training #Network #Strategy #Leadership #SupplyChain #Engagement #Growth #Online #OnlineLearning

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🚀 Are You Still Marketing in the Dark? A recent report from The Marketing Centre reveals a startling insight: more than half of UK SMEs are navigating without a documented marketing plan. This oversight can significantly hinder your business growth. Here’s a quick look at what the report uncovered: 🔹 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. 🔹 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟴% 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. 🔹 𝗔 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄. Could investing in marketing expertise be your next strategic growth move? Check out the full report for more details: https://lnkd.in/dE8gWXyN #SMEs #MarketingGoals #BusinessStrategy #LeadGeneration #2024Marketing #SMEleadership #SMEhiring #MarketingJobs

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SMEs are significant contributors to the circular economy, sustainability, and social value in the UK, making understanding their sustainability practices more important than ever. Here are the 8 things you need to know about SMEs and sustainability. We've gathered insights from SME decision-makers, showcasing their increasing focus on sustainability and their need for more support and information on upcoming legislation. Download our report here for in-depth insights: https://bit.ly/3WsYw3p #SMEs #Sustainability #BusinessInsights #Legislation #CircularEconomy

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🌍 Sustainability is a priority for businesses of all sizes, and it’s great to see SMEs making strides in this area. At GBE, we’re committed to eco-friendly practices in electronics manufacturing. This report from Biffa offers some interesting insights into how SMEs are tackling sustainability challenges. ♻️ How is your business going green? #GBE #Sustainability #SMEs #EcoFriendly

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Kym at the Buckinghamshire Business First workshop, Presenting 'Top Tips – Grant preparation and application techniques' with Emma Fadlon, Investment Projects Lead and Programme Director CyberASAP, Innovate UK. One top tip: get advice on how to present your business case - not all innovators are experts on how to prepare a cash flow forecast!

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SMEs are significant contributors to the circular economy, sustainability, and social value in the UK, making understanding their sustainability practices more important than ever. Here are the 8 things you need to know about SMEs and sustainability. We've gathered insights from SME decision-makers, showcasing their increasing focus on sustainability and their need for more support and information on upcoming legislation. Download our report here for in-depth insights: https://bit.ly/3WsYw3p #SMEs #Sustainability #BusinessInsights #Legislation #CircularEconomy

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With people at the heart of organisations, it makes sense that social sustainability is at the heart too! Our new guide provides a helpful overview to get started, including: • Understanding social sustainability • The disclosure landscape • Implementing social sustainability • Support available on your journey Read the guide today: https://lnkd.in/eQnSN8Mq #SocialSustainability #BCorp #ForceForGood #ESG #EcoVadis

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"Give Your Junior Markers a Solid Foundation for Their Careers! The Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship is meticulously crafted to cultivate the skills and knowledge essential for turning junior marketers into highly motivated and productive members of your marketing team. Developed in collaboration with some of the UK's foremost organizations, with Government funding available, this apprenticeship is an extremely cost-effective way to train up new talent. Learn more: http://tinyurl.com/PAmcmL3 #ApprenticeshipshipsUK #Marketing #SkillDevelopment #DigitalMarketing #ApprenticeshipJourney #CareerPath"

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What does it mean to be B Corp certified? 🌎 B Corps balance profit with purpose, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. By supporting B Corps, you’re choosing businesses dedicated to making a positive impact on our world. Together, we can build a more sustainable and equitable future! B Lab #BCorp #BLab #businessforgood #sustainability #positivechange

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Do you want to grow or improve your business, but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Join the Innovate Local East of England, along with fellow business leaders, innovators, and experts on 12th September, at the Norwich Innovation Park! Innovate UK are partnering with Connected Innovation to host this event which promises to be a catalyst for business innovation and growth throughout the East of England. You’ll explore the importance of innovation and how it can: 1. Drive Business Growth: Learn how innovation can lead to increased profitability, market share, and customer loyalty. 2. Boost Competitiveness: Discover how staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovation can give your business a competitive edge. 3. Foster Resilience: In today's ever-changing business landscape, innovation is a key driver of adaptability and long-term success. This event is open to businesses across the East of England from any sector and stage of growth – from pre start and new businesses, to established and growing businesses! Register your place https://lnkd.in/ewdFikwC

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Ready to explore how your business can champion biodiversity? Join the webinar series by BIODIFUL Biodiversity Respectful Leadership and ABIS - The Academy of Business in Society. Gain insights from top experts on how to integrate biodiversity into your sustainability strategy and lead impactful change.

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