Making A Difference: Business with a Social Conscience

Wednesday 25th March, 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Have you ever wondered how to transform a passion into a business?
Do you want to make a profit and make a difference?
Have you got a big idea and want to make it bigger?

Big and small businesses are finding that they can be innovative, make a difference and also make a profit doing so.

In light of the current economic downturn, there is an even greater need for innovation and a fundamental change in the way we do business and businesses with a social element are being encouraged to lead the way.

Businesses with an ethical or green dimension are still increasingly valued by consumers - social enterprises now have a combined turnover of £27bn in the UK and sales of fairtrade products continue to grow despite the downturn.


The Event

In response to this, FreshIdeas Events are holding an event for and about people who want to make a difference through business.

This event presents an excellent opportunity to make connections, share ideas and meet people with different experiences and backgrounds who are actively changing the world. 

Everyone has the potential to be socially entrepreneurial, whether it is within a corporate organisation or running a business that has a social impact.  According to Tom Savage, a social entrepreneur in environmental tourism:

"In future a millionaire will not just be someone who has made a million pounds but also someone who has helped change a million lives".


Agenda

The programme will include talks on social business models, getting finance for your venture and looks at the value of branding and marketing the social aspect of your business to an increasingly money-conscious consumer and will include the following keynote talks:

A leading entrepreneur – on starting a business with a social mission, building a team, raising finance and coping with the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet.

An investor in social business – on attracting finance for your business or idea.

A branding expert – on understanding the consumer interest in ethical brands and how social impact can be a brand value and a differentiator in the marketplace.

And a chance to get your company noticed and win a business lunch with a leading UK entrepreneur - apply now to pitch your business at this event with a chance to win this great prize.


Discussion and networking


Between speakers, partners, exhibitors and case studies we will make available a wide range of resources.  

There will be an opportunity for discussion, to put your questions to the speakers and to network and with like-minded individuals.

This event is for you, if you are:

• Starting or running a business and see the economic value of adding a social element;
  
  
• Planning to start, or already running, a business with a social impact;
  
  
• Working in a large organisation or have some spare time and would like to get more involved in social business;
  
  
• Keen to Make a Difference!

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