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After rumours of their demise, it's great news to hear this morning that The North East Business Awards are returning. They would have been a miss to the region's business community. It's more important than ever, in the current economic climate, that we take every opportunity to celebrate and hear about the region’s best companies and the people who work for them. Article with more info is below. Well done Graeme Whitfield Coreena Ford and Tom Keighley #awards2024 #business #businessawards #businesssupport

Next week we say goodbye to Richard Newell as our President and CEO. 💙 As he prepares to begin his next chapter, he reflects on his impact over the last 8 years in a new blog post. The article includes a Q&A with Richard, a timeline of his accomplishments at RFF, and some testimonials from RFF staff and friends. Check it out! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evDudkiE

March seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye, but how could we let it go by without giving B Corp a wrap? Because March is B Corp month! And we're super excited to share our journey as a newly certified B Corp and spread the word about the positive impact B Corps are making worldwide. ✨🌏 Late last year, we proudly achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of over 8,000 businesses committed to driving social and environmental change. We recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the in-person gathering of B Corps from Australia and New Zealand at Cape Schanck. Surrounded by representatives from over 300 B Corp members, we were inspired by the extraordinary lineup of speakers who shared insights from within and outside the B Corp community. Did you know there are over 8,000 B Corps worldwide, with 662 right here in Australia and NZ? That's some serious impact. But it's not just about the numbers—it's about the principles. B Corp certification signifies our dedication to high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency, from employee benefits to supply chain practices. So, why B Corp? Because we believe in a better economic system—one where businesses prioritise people, communities, and the planet over short-term gains. It's about long-term investments, not quick wins. And it's not just us; B Corps everywhere are agitating for systemic change, championing sustainability, and driving towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ready to join the movement? Find out more about B Corp and how you can get involved: https://www.bcorpmonth.com. Together, let's build a future where businesses benefit everyone — people, communities, and the planet. 🤸♀️⚡💛 Learn more about what being a B Corp means to us: https://lnkd.in/gWtcHJap B Lab B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand #BCorpMonth #JoinTheMovement #SustainableImpact #BusinessesForGood #SocialImpact #ForPurposeBusinesses #BCorpCertified

Clients in harvesting phase? Suppose you want to use dividends in retirement but leave the real principal in place to pass on to your heirs. Or in Hank Bessembinder’s words, a “sustainable return” in which you “eat the corn without reducing the seed corn necessary for the next harvest”. A trickier financial problem than many would anticipate. Hank will speak about this and provide evidence at the inaugural conference. Register at https://lnkd.in/gRxwpSjs.

✨ INTERMEDIARIES: Brilliant contribution in The Intermediary! Recently, Dudley Building Society achieved B Corp certification, making it the first regional building society in the UK to do so. 🏆 This highlights our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. 🌱 James Paterson, our Chief Executive Officer, added, "We are passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives and doing the right thing as a business. That’s why we wanted to join a global movement of like-minded businesses and achieve B Corp certification." Continue reading below....👇 https://bit.ly/3y9TBMS

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SUPER MONDAY - Before Convention! Convention is so beneficial to your business! Grateful for all the convention stories shared by different Executive Directors! The first half of the year is - DONE I am ready for nothing but GROWTH - ACTION & WINNING for the rest of the year! Who's with me? #ExperiorFinancialGroup #SuperMonday #BusinessOwners #Transparency #Growth

Getting B Corp certified isn’t the end of the road – it’s just the beginning. 🛣️ Most B Corps keep improving their impact over time. ⏲️ And B Lab is doing its part too, by continually raising the bar for certification. Future Green’s highest impact areas in the B Corp Impact Assessment were: 👥 Community Impact as we have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate! 💲Economic Impact since we spend more than 60% of our expenses on local independent suppliers! As world issues are ever-changing, it’s up to us to keep moving better business forward. And you’re invited! 👉 Looking to be part of the change? Join our community of changemakers by clicking the link in the comments ⬇️ Learn more about how the B Corp standards are evolving and share your feedback - https://lnkd.in/gWP38bBZ

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Celebrate the most responsible corporations with us! March is the month of B Corp. More than 8,000 companies globally are certified B Corp and leading the way in using their business as a force for good We’re incredibly proud to be part of the B Team. We not only hold ourselves accountable to workers, customers and the planet, but we also demonstrate transparency by making our data publicly available for anyone to read. The B Corp certification is holistic, which means it covers the complete impact of our entire business instead of focusing on a single social or environmental issue. To be a certified B Corp requires recertification by B Lab every three years, which makes it paramount to continue to improve our impact. Want to know what it means to be a B Corp? Read this 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8hZvns2 We are certified by B Lab Europe and up for re-certification this year.