Enterprise Nation, Aviva and TSB Business have teamed up to launch the 

Over the course of the campaign, we’re launching a number of guides to help businesses understand how they can have the biggest possible social and environmental impact in their industry.

Why investing in impact is good for creative and media companies

What the key players are doing and what best practice is emerging

Where and how can you start thinking about impact across your business

Real businesses in the creative and media sector that are innovating and leading the way in how they manage and increase their positive impact

Measures you can implement now to begin your social and environmental impact journey

Plan it with Purpose

A programme designed to help owners of small and medium-sized businesses develop a better understanding of environmental and social issues in the UK. 

How the creative and media sector can become environmentally aware. The business case, industry trends, best practice, case studies and more.

Plan it with Purpose: Guide for the creative and media sector

Guide

Plan it with Purpose [FREE GUIDE]: Creative and media sector

How creative and media firms can have a significant social and environmental impact in their industry.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance journalist and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s news reporter and Bristol Local Leader.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

Government urged to better support small businesses in review of UK's efforts to reach net zero

Small businesses need improved support to help them become active participants in the UK tackling climate change.

Hello! I am a Programme Manager at Enterprise Nation, with a passion for empowering event industry newcomers.

Programme Manager

Next Generation: Make your business sustainable & green

Join like-minded entrepreneurs to learn how to stick to weekly goals and be held accountable!

Award winning Sustainability Expert, Net Zero Coach &amp; Carbon Literacy Facilitator helping you green your life or business through real, impactful advice &amp; education.

Let me guide you to eco-success.
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<ul>
<li>Discover your eco-goals &amp; eco-vision</li>
<li>Gain crystal clarity on becoming more eco-conscious</li>
<li>Work directly with me to reach your goals &amp; develop actionable plans</li>
<li>Make your life or business more sustainable while achieving your aims &amp; targets.</li>
</ul>
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Award Winning Expertise &amp; Knowledge
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<ul>
<li>Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science,</li>
<li>Masters in Conservation Biology,</li>
<li>Life Coaching Diploma,</li>
<li>2 Awards at the Climate Co-Lab, a climate change competition at MIT University,</li>
<li>Carbon Literacy Facilitator,</li>
<li>A member of the Climate Coaching Alliance.</li>
</ul>
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How It Works:
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Whether you’re an organisation looking to revamp your business strategy, or an individual looking to improve your footprint, I work with you like your Personal Trainer to guarantee change.

Carbon Literacy Trainer and Sustainability Coach

Training

Carbon Literacy training for Sole Traders, Freelancers and Entrepreneurs. 

Do you want to do something to reduce your impact on the planet, protect the Earth for future generations and find ways to improve your business and lifestyle?

Join me, Annie The Sustainable Life Coach, on a Carbon Literacy Training course designed for sole traders, freelancers and entrepreneurs who want to make a positive change and take action on climate change.

Carbon Literacy is “An awareness of the carbon costs an

I&apos;m Natalie, an expert in fashion retail &amp; sustainable sourcing. I help fashion brands launch and grow with sustainability at the forefront.
<h2>I can help your business with:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Sourcing - including UK manufacturers and sustainable fabrics with low MOQ</li>
<li>Brand Strategy - Identifying your target customer, market and brand values</li>
<li>Managing production and setting up a critical path with realistic timelines so your deliveries will be on time</li>
<li>Cost price negotiation and improving target margin</li>
<li>Range building, encouraging multi purchases, increasing basket value, capitalising on bestsellers, lowering risk</li>
<li>Improving lead times</li>
<li>Design direction and product development - sample shopping, inspiration gathering, cost engineering</li>
<li>Competitor analysis and market research</li>
<li>Driving sustainable working practices</li>
<li>Preparing to wholesale</li>
</ul>
Before setting up in my consultancy, I was a buyer for 15 years for some of the world&apos;s most recognised brands. I loved my job but hated working in an industry that I knew was incredibly polluting and damaging on a global scale. I thought about leaving the industry all together but knew the industry was even less likely to improve without change-makers on the inside.
In 2019 I set up my consultancy and decided to work with purpose-driven and sustainably-minded brands, using my expertise to help businesses BE the change that the fashion industry needs.

Fashion Retail and Sustainability Consultant

Natalie Binns

I&apos;m Natalie, an expert in fashion retail &amp; sustainable sourcing. I help fashion brands launch and grow with sustainability at the forefront.
<h2>I can help your business with:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Sourcing - including UK manufacturers and sustainable fabrics with low MOQ</li>
<li>Brand Strategy - Identifying your target customer, market and brand values</li>
<li>Managing production and setting up a critical path with re

Plan it with Purpose [FREE GUIDE]: Creative and media sector

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