About the Pathways to Greater Purpose & Profit Event Series

This is the second event in a series of three this Autumn. Click the links to read about the upcoming December event and see more below.

About this November ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS MODELS event

Have you ever thought about different ways you could structure your business to demonstrate your commitment to delivering on a higher purpose beyond profit?

Perhaps you already have an employee share or bonus scheme to enable your team to feel a sense of ownership and have a stake and reward. Perhaps you'd like to consider other ways in which you could increase engagement with employees, customers and suppliers.

Hear from three business owners leading the way and take inspiration from their example. There will be simple practical actions you can take as a result to empower your business to create more income and impact.

Guest speakers

- Jenny Kitchen, CEO, Yoyo, will be talking about their experience of becoming a registered B Corp

- Debbie Richards, Chair, Baker Richards Employee Ownership Trust, will share the story of the company’s journey to employee ownership

- Kirsten Gibbs, Gibbs & Partners, will give some insights into ways you scale your business create more autonomy for yourself and your team

About the event series

In 2016, the Centre for Social Justice estimated that all UK businesses will have social purposes by 2026.

Where are you on your journey towards becoming a more purpose-driven business, and how can having a purpose beyond profit actually create more wealth for all?

This event will give you inspiration and practical actions to align your vision and mission with a bigger reason for being in business.

For every person who registers to join one of the events we will give support to an entrepreneur in Africa through our membership of the B1G1 Community, so by investing in your business, you get to help others too.

Who are these events for?

Leaders from all types of business, and particularly Kent-based SMEs who are open to learning, sharing and growing more profitable and purpose-driven companies, creating prosperity for all, with a positive impact on people and the planet.

Why should you attend?

- Hear from other business leaders who are pioneering new ways of working to create more prosperity and positive impact for people and the planet

- Meet like-minded people with shared values to explore new collaborations

- Find out how you can attract and retain the best talent to grow your team

- Learn how to win more customers and higher value contracts

- Ensure your brand stays relevant for the long-term

- Learn more about the business case 'for good'

- Get practical examples of simple actions you can take in your business

Event format

Join us for a short introduction to the topic and then be inspired by our guest speakers before breaking out into discussion groups to explore how you can apply the insights to your business.

This event series is led by:

Anwen Cooper - a brand and marketing strategist bringing experience from working with over 100 different organisations in the last 20 years. Having published Get Fruitful - The Playbook, she has partnered with a wide range of forward-thinking companies to increase positive impact, balancing purpose and profit. She gives start-ups and SMEs a tried-and-tested framework to launch, build and reposition their businesses and make their marketing more fruitful. www.getfruitfulmarketing.com

Dan Corpe - Co-Founder of Corpe Consulting. He spent over 18 years in the fast-paced environment of electrical and telecommunications retail, running some of the biggest stores in London. Dan has taken the experience and knowledge gained understanding customer journeys to create a unique methodology for approaching and building new business relationships you can rely on. www.corpeconsulting.co.uk

Catherine Gallagher - Founder of The Entrepreneur Club and Redpoint Mentoring. Catherine brings a love of adventure, nature and the outdoors, together with 10 years experience running her own travel business (selling sustainable luxury experiences) and 10 years prior experience from the working in recruitment and talent development. She is now a certified business mentor and coach, business mastermind leader and qualified climbing instructor. www.redpointmentoring.com