WHAT IS IT?

This is a joint collaboration between the Better Business Network and People Planet Pastry, bringing together a 90 minute breakfast networking event!

There will be hot drinks, fresh fruit and pastries provided for attendees, courtesy of our Sponsor Sage to enjoy while having a chat and making valuable connections!

We are also supported by Bird & Blend Tea.

WHERE IS IT?

Breakfast Networking is on Floor One of the 100 Embankment X+Why Manchester Office , located at 100 Embankment, Cathedral Approach, M3 7FA. (Opposite Manchester Cathedral)

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 when booking. Co-work fees depend on the space and 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 and ultimately empower each other to take further positive action.

WHO ARE THE ORGANISERS?

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.

Interested in joining? Sign up here

P.S. We are the 4th business in the world to put Nature on the Board, read more about that here. 

Small99™ is helping small businesses take positive action to reduce their carbon footprint, enabling them to become more sustainable and profitable.

Already, we’ve engaged with more than 9,000 businesses in the past 2 years. We organise around 60 ’People, Planet, Pint™ events a month across the world to bring people together over sustainability - including in Chicago, Singapore, and Australia.

The Small99™ Carbon Reduction Measurement tool helps you take action and monitor your progress in a simple, effective and accessible way, providing the information you need to reduce your carbon footprint.

Small99™ is creating a movement for change: a movement that is empowering small businesses by creating a portfolio of practical tools, support, and networking opportunities.

WHO ARE X+WHY? 

X+Why is a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration, providing flexible workspaces to a community of purpose led entrepreneurs and businesses and are home to businesses of all sizes, from all sectors. X+Why are strongly aligned with our values at the Better Business Network, they place sustainability at the heart of their business and work towards having a positive impact in society.

YOUR LOCAL HOST

This event will be hosted by members of The Better Business Network team.

Check out our Manchester Breakfast Networking video below. For more FREE content, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel here.

OUR SPONSOR

We are delighted to partner with Sage who will become our key sponsor.

The support of Sage will allow us to cover our event cost (including pastries), but also to expand to more cities and keep the conversations and decarbonisation actions growing.

Sage is helping SMBs decarbonise through tech solutions and education.

Sage has long been a champion of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and in recent years, there has been a focus on tackling climate change. We know SMBs need support in this area, so we are proud to be working with Small99 and The Better Business Network to deliver the breakfast networking sessions across the UK that focus on social and environmental impact

We are also supported by Bird & Blend Tea.

Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an independent, people-focused, award winning B Corp on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea. They have always tried to keep people & planet at the forefront of our decision making as we’ve grown to over 22 stores since 2012. Tea is their TEAm’s passion so whether you’re browsing the website, chatting with them on social media or popping into the store, they are here to help you explore the magical world of tea!