Business on Purpose

Louder Than Words - The b corp Festival..
2024-09-10 11:00 - 2024-09-11 19:00 (Europe/London) | Oxford, United Kingdom
THE TIME FOR TALKING IS OVER. THIS SEPTEMBER, JOIN US AT THE LARGEST-EVER GATHERING OF B CORPS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PEOPLE USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. WE’LL BE BRINGING THIS GROWING COMMUNITY OF 2,000 B CORPS TOGETHER, PUTTING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND TACKLING THE ISSUES THAT MATTER. LET’S CREATE THE CHANGE WE NEED RIGHT NOW..
No two B Corps are the same – but we all agree that business needs to change. B Corps are doing the hard work to make that change happen right now. Louder than Words will celebrate our differences and harness that commitment to action to create an event like no other, embracing creativity, connection and debate. Working alongside activists, allies, local communities, ‘B’ curious businesses and the B Corp community, it will be a space to challenge ourselves and each other to go further, faster.
There is now a community of over 2,000 B Corps in the UK, with leaders from businesses of all shapes and sizes who know that business as usual doesn’t work for everyone. Louder Than Words will be the first time this extraordinary group is together in one city.
Movements can’t be contained. They need to be set free. Our fringe-style event will be taking over the city of Oxford for two days, proving that the B Corp movement is ‘louder than words’.
Say goodbye to the typical format of linear agendas delivered in one place. You’ll see fresh content delivered differently, with headline moments from the main stage at Oxford’s New Theatre alongside wider events and activities to choose from across the city.
Whether you’re a seasoned B Corp or just starting out on your certification journey, this is your chance to connect with fellow changemakers, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

Harness the power of storytelling to articulate your purpose
2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | North Somerset
Does everyone in your organisation tell the same story about you? or does it differ according to who’s telling it? Is there clarity and clear messaging? what about your purpose? does it attract and inspire your people (and potential customers)? Or could it do with an upgrade?
What will you Learn?
During this one-hour session specifically aimed at B Corp organisations and PurposeFest guests – we will explore why your brand is so much more than your logo and visuals and by the end you will learn…
● What a brand story really is
● How effective storytelling will help you to connect with your people and customers
● What your brand’s purpose is
● How to tell your story in one sentence.

Who should attend?
Ideal for Founders, Heads of Marketing, Content Creators and Investors of companies who are considering, on the journey or already a BCorp.

About the speaker:
Rachel has been immersed in stories since the mid 1990s when she was Deputy Editor for The Big Issue (South West). Since then she’s written in-house for Orange (UK and Worldwide), The Environment Agency and Ecotricity.
In 2017, she founded Brand New Story with a desire to help ‘conscious’ organisations create a compelling purpose-led story. One that gives them clarity to express – who they are, what they offer, to whom and why.
A powerful story that aligns their people, creates an instant emotional connection with their customers and helps them to outshine their competitors and generate leads.
www.brandnewstory.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-savage/

What people have said…
“Amazing speaker with fantastic and original knowledge”
“So inspirational and so many lightbulb moments”
“It crystalised the thoughts/ideas I had about my story and has given me a clear direction”
“I feel inspired to think outside the box to develop my charity’s brand.”
“ A different approach to the usual branding procedure.”
“Very useful and thought provoking, thank you!”
“Very clear and structured. A new way of thinking.”
“Completely engaged and thought provoking.”

Click here to register
https://brandnewstoryhq.com/purposefest

Better Business Breakfast Networking!
2024-06-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Square Works, 17-19 Berkeley Square, Bristol, England, BS8, United Kingdom
FREE FOR MEMBERS / FIRST SESSION FREE FOR NON MEMBERS
WHAT IS IT?
A 90 minute breakfast networking event with no agenda. There will be hot drinks, fresh fruit and pastries provided for attendees to enjoy while having a chat.
WHERE IS IT?
Breakfast Networking is at Square Works, 17-19 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB.
HOW IT WORKS
90 Minute networking event with a host to guide you and introduce you to other attendees.
You can co-work in the space afterwards, just request this on your booking page.
Co-work fees depend on your membership type. Please check on booking.
If you are planning on staying, please always be considerate of others using the space. This means taking phone calls in booths or away from quiet areas and respecting others’ working spaces.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Are you a business owner who cares about your social and environmental impact? Do you work for a company that believes in a sustainable and just world, where businesses can be a force for good? Come down!
This is a relaxed, fun and easy way for you to meet other purpose-led businesses, to make meaningful connections and learn from one another.
WHO ARE THE BETTER BUSINESS NETWORK AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
The Better Business Network is an inclusive network for purpose-driven business owners and leaders who want to grow their business and make the world a better place. We help you grow your impact, income and audience while advocating for systemic change.
We are the 4th business in the world to put Nature on the Board, read more about that here.
You can sign up to the Better Business Network, starting at £30 per month via this link
If you’re wanting to learn more in the meantime, get in touch with james@thebetterbusiness.network or check out our website here.Be part of a unique outdoor team-building day for businesses during this year’s Festival of Nature.
