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 food and drink businesses

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

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

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

Plan it with Purpose: Food and drink sector guide

Plan it with Purpose: Guide for the food and drink sector

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Plan it with Purpose [FREE GUIDE]: Food and drink sector

How businesses in the food and drink sector can become more sustainable.

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!

Through my company, Positive Planet, I support small to medium sized businesses take steps to measure and reduce their carbon emissions. I have experience in working with everyone from one man bands to well know brands create and implement a net zero strategy.&nbsp;

Founder

Sustainable Business Accreditation

Share with your stakeholders that you are a responsible business taking credible action to tackle climate change with Positive Planet Carbon Neutral and Net-Zero accreditation. 

Sustainable businesses grow faster, deliver more profit and attract talented employees. 

Fast, low-cost service with hands-on support from our friendly and knowledgeable team.

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.

Brand-First Venture Builder

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

Plan it with Purpose [FREE GUIDE]: Food and drink sector

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