The Better Business Network (BBN) is the U.K community for purpose driven businesses.

Connect, grow and make change happen, with monthly Breakfasts in 10 cities, online networking and training.

At BBN, we believe change happens one business at a time and together we’re stronger. That’s why we focus on three core pillars:

🤝 Community – connections that support and inspire you
✨ Continuous Growth – knowledge, skills and opportunities to keep you ahead
⚡ Collective Action – joining forces to drive real change

We are also the home of the Better Business Standard Accreditation, the UK’s practical framework helping Businesses prove and improve their impact.

Join for £95 per year
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BETTER BUSINESS SUMMIT 2027 | MONEY MATTERS

Thursday 7 and Friday 8 January 2027, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Keynotes: Tessa Clarke (OLIO) and Pip Jamieson (The Dots)

A two day summit of Keynotes, Fireside Chats, Deep Dives, Outdoor Sessions and Catalyst Conversations, with real time to network, as well as two evenings of community.

Not a member yet? The Community + Summit bundle gives you a two day ticket and a year of BBN membership for less than a guest ticket.

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Our Impact so far:

  • 91.6% of Members had gained industry value from being in BBN.

  • 84% said have worked, collaborated or done business with other members of BBN.

  • 79.2% said they’ve increased their positive social and environmental impact.

  • Since April 2024, over 6,000 people have attend our events or completed our training.

Since joining BBN:

  • 66.6% have become Carbon Literate

  • 41.6% have supported the Better Business Act

  • 25% of members have become B Corps

  • 21% have become members of 1% for the Planet

  • 16% have become Living Wage Employers

  • 8% have signed up to B1G1

  • 12.5% have become Disability Confident

  • 16.6% have become members of Business Declares

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  • “Better Business Network has been instrumental in our growth over the last year."

    Charlie Cohen. CEO, Mooncup

  • “It's been incredible to have this network of people who truly believe in me."

    Krish Patel. Founder, Tales To Inspire

  • “I've made so many fantastic connections, I feel like I've really found my tribe."

    Danielle Heward. Founder, Optimo

  • “It's honestly the best business network I've ever been part of."

    Rakhee Shah. Partnerships Manager, B1G1