How the food and drink sector can become more environmentally aware. It covers the business case, industry trends, best practice, case studies & more.

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

By providing tailored resources, action plans and recommendations, and highlighting role models people can relate to, Plan it with Purpose aims to encourage business owners to consider the impact of what they do and make positive changes for the future.

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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.

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Danny Matthews describes himself as a venture builder. He believes that the best way to be the change we want to see in the world, is to create it through meaningful ventures.
Short Story Ventures is a Brand-First Venture Builder. Using their capital, creativity and connections they can turn an idea into a business and a business into a force for good. This happens through BrandSprints, the rapid brand creation process and Founder Institute, the worlds largest pre-seed startup accelerator.
Since 2017 over 300 businesses have built their brand and grown their business with Brand Confidence®.
He lives in the Cotswolds, UK with his wife and two boys.

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Danny Matthews

Danny Matthews describes himself as a venture builder. He believes that the best way to be the change we want to see in the world, is to create it through meaningful ventures.
Short Story Ventures is a Brand-First Venture Builder. Using their capital, creativity and connections they can turn an idea into a business and a business into a force for good. This happens through BrandSprints, the rapid brand creation process and Founder Institute, the worlds largest pre-seed startup accelera

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