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We've added EVEN MORE incredible speakers to the BETTER BUSINESS SUMMIT 15-17TH JANUARY 2025!! 🚀 GRAB TICKETS NOW to hear from amazing people like: 🌍 Patagonia talking about the Shitthropocene movie, and how they use creativity to drive change ⚓️ Seasalt being asked the difficult questions on how to truly be a sustainable Fashion brand 🌊 dryrobe Ltd and Priory Direct - Planet Friendly Packaging - B Corp™ asking can you really create massive change in how we view the end to end lifecycle of products ✈️ Intrepid Travel are not afraid to jump into if long haul travel can ever be good for the planet? 🚶🏻♀️Co-op Live sharing the challenges of building big, creating truly accessible and green space strategies, and looking after the people that work for you 💰 Living Wage Foundation challenging why looking at the data, not government standards needs to be how we pay our people 🌿 Business Declares questioning why aren't we talking about the elephant in the room, and what REALLY can business do to solve the massive challenges like Biodiversity loss. This is ON TOP OF our already announced speakers like TOMS, Earth Law Center, Nudie Jeans, allplants | B Corp™, 1% for the Planet, Swizzels Re-Action Collective and so many more! Our second release 2 day tickets have SOLD OUT and final release are starting to move so don't hang around (link in comment below...) 🚶Don’t forget about our Day in Nature on Friday 17th Jan too, where we’ve organised a Freshwalks Hike where attendees can reflect on the learnings and experiences of the previous two days, through a traffic-free escape from the city to the tranquil Mersey Valley! 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 here on the Better Business Summit Website The full programme schedule is on its way soon, so keep your eyes peeled!... ✨ 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. #BetterBusinessSummit #BBS25 #Sustainability #PurposeDrivenBusiness

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👂What do previous attendees have to say about the Better Business Summit?... If you haven’t yet bought your tickets to the Better Business Summit 2025 - what are you waiting for? 100% of attendee responses in our Feedback Form from last year said they thought the conference was value for money! Grab tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dwDdm_Ye 🤜 What makes the Summit different? Not only do you get a conference ticket, with all our incredible sessions, but you also get a genuinely really tasty hot vegan 2 course lunch, free breakfast at our Breakfast Networking sessions on both days, all hot drinks throughout the day and evening drinks receptions on both days so you can really maximise your time at the conference - all included in the cost! 🙂Coming Solo? If you are coming to the Better Business Summit by yourself - don't worry! We’ve created a Buddy System too for anyone who might feel anxious about attending alone, where we can pair you up with a friendly face on the day to make things easier! If you’d like to sign up to be a buddy or to have one, get in contact on aimee@betternotstop.com 🥱Need to reset throughout the day? There will be a dedicated quiet peace room clearly marked at the venue for anyone who needs a break, free companion tickets are available on request for carers, a quiet area to enjoy your lunch if you need time to reset and a whole range of Impact Policies to reduce barriers to entry for the event. We've created a top 10 tips blog for attendees so they can make the most of the event too (link in comments) We had almost 3/4 of attendees go out of their way to post positive things about their experiences at the Summit on social media, and some incredible feedback about the event. Take a look here if you don’t believe us Grab a ticket and come along to our Conference to learn from experts and brands at the forefront of impact!

👂What do previous attendees have to say about the Better Business Summit?... If you haven’t yet bought your tickets to the Better Business Summit 2025 - what are you waiting for? 100% of attendee responses in our Feedback Form from last year said they thought the conference was value for money! Grab tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dwDdm_Ye 🤜 What makes the Summit different? Not only do you get a conference ticket, with all our incredible sessions, but you also get a genuinely really tasty hot vegan 2 course lunch, free breakfast at our Breakfast Networking sessions on both days, all hot drinks throughout the day and evening drinks receptions on both days so you can really maximise your time at the conference - all included in the cost! 🙂Coming Solo? If you are coming to the Better Business Summit by yourself - don't worry! We’ve created a Buddy System too for anyone who might feel anxious about attending alone, where we can pair you up with a friendly face on the day to make things easier! If you’d like to sign up to be a buddy or to have one, get in contact on aimee@betternotstop.com 🥱Need to reset throughout the day? There will be a dedicated quiet peace room clearly marked at the venue for anyone who needs a break, free companion tickets are available on request for carers, a quiet area to enjoy your lunch if you need time to reset and a whole range of Impact Policies to reduce barriers to entry for the event. We've created a top 10 tips blog for attendees so they can make the most of the event too (link in comments) We had almost 3/4 of attendees go out of their way to post positive things about their experiences at the Summit on social media, and some incredible feedback about the event. Take a look here if you don’t believe us Grab a ticket and come along to our Conference to learn from experts and brands at the forefront of impact!

🎬 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: https://lnkd.in/e26FRPVh --- 🐾 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

❄️Are you a winter walk person?... Don’t forget about our Day in Nature at the Better Business Summit! At BBS25, not only do we have two incredible Conference days lined up (schedule is now live btw), but also we have our much loved Day in Nature happening again on the Friday 17th January too with Freshwalks! This is to allow attendees to reflect on their learnings from the past few days, to recharge and reconnect with the natural world, as well as forge connections with others through a spot of netwalking! This time we have opted for one, more accessible option for Friday that will allow attendees of any ability the opportunity to join us on our Freshwalks! What’s the plan? We’re delighted to say we’ll be exploring a fantastic new environmental resource: the GM Ringway walking trail - a route designed to be accessed by public transport, connecting residents and visitors with the city-region's natural landscapes in a low-impact way. The walk will be led by Dr Andrew Read, who devised and developed the project and we will be tackling Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. We’ll be using towpaths, walkways, parkland and the Trans Pennine Trail to trace an almost totally traffic-free and tranquil route from the city centre to the lush Mersey Valley. You can see all the details on the site (link in the comments below), but we’ll be walking close to 11km along a flat, easy route (more info on grading here) for a few hours before finishing at a cosy winter pub for a hot vegan chilli buffet lunch, all included in the price! Doesn’t that sound like a great way to spend a Friday? 😎 Interested in connecting with purpose driven organisations? Grab a ticket to our Friday Day In Nature, or come along to our Conference to learn from experts and brands at the forefront of impact! https://lnkd.in/dwDdm_Ye Thanks 🏨P.S. Travelling to Manchester? We’ve got a 20% discount code EVENT20 for bookings at the Leonardo Central hotel.

❄️Are you a winter walk person?... Don’t forget about our Day in Nature at the Better Business Summit! At BBS25, not only do we have two incredible Conference days lined up (schedule is now live btw), but also we have our much loved Day in Nature happening again on the Friday 17th January too with Freshwalks! This is to allow attendees to reflect on their learnings from the past few days, to recharge and reconnect with the natural world, as well as forge connections with others through a spot of netwalking! This time we have opted for one, more accessible option for Friday that will allow attendees of any ability the opportunity to join us on our Freshwalks! What’s the plan? We’re delighted to say we’ll be exploring a fantastic new environmental resource: the GM Ringway walking trail - a route designed to be accessed by public transport, connecting residents and visitors with the city-region's natural landscapes in a low-impact way. The walk will be led by Dr Andrew Read, who devised and developed the project and we will be tackling Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. We’ll be using towpaths, walkways, parkland and the Trans Pennine Trail to trace an almost totally traffic-free and tranquil route from the city centre to the lush Mersey Valley. You can see all the details on the site (link in the comments below), but we’ll be walking close to 11km along a flat, easy route (more info on grading here) for a few hours before finishing at a cosy winter pub for a hot vegan chilli buffet lunch, all included in the price! Doesn’t that sound like a great way to spend a Friday? 😎 Interested in connecting with purpose driven organisations? Grab a ticket to our Friday Day In Nature, or come along to our Conference to learn from experts and brands at the forefront of impact! https://lnkd.in/dwDdm_Ye Thanks 🏨P.S. Travelling to Manchester? We’ve got a 20% discount code EVENT20 for bookings at the Leonardo Central hotel.

"Who's even speaking at the Better Business Summit 🙄" 👇👇👇 At the Summit we intentionally try and bring together a broad range of incredible brands, experts and academics at the forefront of driving positive change who fit within our theme for the event: “What does your business need to truly be future proof?” Look at four of our upcoming speakers that YOU can learn from if you come along in January. 😍Join Tasmin from dryrobe Ltd in a deep dive with Josh from Priory Direct - Planet Friendly Packaging - B Corp™ to learn all about the supply chain and life cycles of adventure gear! 🤯Amer Gaffar from Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre doing a keynote on Green Hydrogen. Is it the solution, or is it all a load of hot air??? 🌱Alexandra Pimor from Earth Law Center with Graham from Lawbox. exploring how businesses can build boards fit for the future! 💰Matt and Catherine from Impact Reporting are running a workshop on social value, telling YOU how to deliver lasting change to local communities These are just FOUR of our incredible speakers. We've also got companies like Patagonia Seasalt Intrepid Travel Co-op Live Living Wage Foundation Business Declares ON TOP OF our already announced speakers like TOMS Nudie Jeans 1% for the Planet Swizzels Re-Action Collective and so many more! What is the Better Business Summit? The Better Business Summit 2025 is taking place 15th -17th January, a three-day event based in Manchester celebrating and educating leaders on how to create better business. 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. Hundreds of purpose-driven individuals, change-makers, and innovators came to our conferences in 2023 and 2024, a three day event that inspires businesses to take action. 2025 will comprise of a two day summit full of workshops, panels and keynote speeches, followed by a day of nature based activities. ✨ Don’t miss out on our flagship event at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and grab tickets now as third release tickets are FLYING... Link in the comments! #SustainabilityEvents #BBS25 #BetterBusinessSummit

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