A monthly dose of purpose and impact from Tim Jones - That B Corp Bloke

Hello!

Can you believe we're already half way through the year?

It must be true as I just celebrated my birthday with my annual tradition of a cheeky ski day!?

Many thanks for all the birthday messages.

Older, yes... Wiser, unsure...

Other than that it's all been on here as we navigate school holidays in the Southern Hemisphere (again?!) and a few big things behind the scenes on the home front.

Despite all of that though some good stuff has been going on!

I'm also still busy with my book about B Corp Certification and I'm making good progress on it! Can't wait to be able to share a bit more!

Other than that we have the following good stuff for you:

• Shout out to recent B's from our client group
• EcoSend Special offer
• The July cohort offer
• A special offer for those doing it tough right now
• Queenstown Fireside Chats x Patagonia
• Four new podcasts episodes
• Proof that B Corp is hitting the mainstream

Yours in purpose,

Tim

Newborn B Corps ????

Before we go any further...shout out to our clients who were recently certified!

Natural Paint Co lives by an uncompromising mission; to make the world’s best paint that is better for people and planet.

Their carefully selected ingredients won’t release harmful chemicals, making your home and the planet a healthier and happier place to be.

And I know because I used it for my own house a couple of years ago!

www.naturalpaint.co.nz

Yu Mei

Existing to simplify life’s complexities, Yu Mei is devoted to considered systems of carrying for forward-thinking individuals seeking a new type of practical, understated luxury.?

Through regenerative processes and utilitarian design, we aim to cultivate responsible stewardship by creating products that can be returned to the land at end of life.

www.yumeibrand.com

UnoLoco

With an enviable reputation, built over 27 years, their work includes live, virtual & hybrid brand experiences and events in Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally. They partner with clients to create incredible moments of connection, capturing hearts and minds to shape the way our audience feels.

https://www.unoloco.co.nz

EcoSend

The planet's favourite email marketing platform

When I first connected with James Gill and the EcoSend team I knew that we had something special happening.

An email marketing software passionate about digital sustainability, whose mission is to eliminate the carbon emissions of email marketing. EcoSend, like me and like you, exist to make the world a little better every day and are making a positive impact.

They do that by reducing and offsetting the emissions from every email sent on their platform.

This means using smaller message formats, lighter sign-up forms and a more efficient backend infrastructure all you can send great marketing content with a small environmental impact!

This aligns perfectly with our values as a B Corp and allows to continue delivering valuable content while minimising our environmental footprint.

And even better than that, to mark the start of our partnership James and the amazing EcoSend team are offering the Grow Good community a cheeky 10% discount on the platform!

When you sign up just use the code bcorpbloke10.

At Grow Good, we are now using them to send our email newsletter and it's been a seamless transition! Get amongst it!

You can also check out a recent podcast episode where James and me have a talk about all things purpose, impact and B Corp.

B Corp Cohort For Micro-Business

Are you a micro business that wants to get the B?

You’re a micro business (no employees) on a tight budget but you really wanna certify as a B Corp business.

You want to show the world that you’re working towards positive environmental and social change so certifying as a B Corp is a no brainer.

But there’s a ‘but’. The B Impact Assessment is a little overwhelming, you don’t know where to start and you can’t afford a consultant to guide you through the process…

Don’t worry! We have the solution. A cohort!

We are looking for 3 more businesses to join our next one so if that's you or someone you know just get in touch.

You can find some more information about what it is all about over here.

P.S. Kiwi based companies you might also be eligible for some funding via the Regional Business Partner Network - just ask me about that!

Scholarship Offer

Doing it tough? Would B Corp Help?

It kinda feels like someone has put a pineapple up the exhaust of the global economy right now and I hear how many people are doing it tough.

So with that in mind and with the desire to give back I am offering a scholarship this month to one lucky recipient.

It's as simple as this. If you have got a compelling reason as to why B Corp would help your business right now I am happy to guide you through the B Better B Corp Coaching Programme at absolutely no charge from me.

You will still need to cover your Cert fees, however.

How to enter? Just send an email to me outlining how B Corp would help you right now.

Easy peasy.

Grow Good x Patagonia

Queenstown B Corp Fireside Chats - Thursday 29th August

Join me for an evening of fireside chats and good vibes at the legendary Patagonia Queenstown!

It's not your average event—think relaxed, informal, and perfect for mingling. You'll hear from three awesome organisations, each at different points in their B Corp journey, sharing their stories and insights.?

Set against the backdrop of Patagonia's vibrant retail store, this is your chance to connect with fellow trailblazers who, like you, are passionate about using business as a force for good.

Whether you're a seasoned sustainability champion or just dipping your toes, come join us! Let's explore together how we can make a real difference through our businesses while enjoying great company and even better conversations.?

Huge thanks to the team at Pathfinder Kiwi Saver who are also sponsoring the event.

All the info and tickets can be found over here.

From the B Better Podcast

Get a dose of B Corp on your commute?

Episodes 80 to 83 are now live!

Episode 80 is one not to miss as I was super fortunate to get to chat with Jay Cohen-Gilbert one of the co-founders of the B Corp movement.

Episode 81 provided a great trip down memory lane as I spoke to Liz Southey whom I first met waaaaaay back in 1996 at Cardiff University.

Episode 82 got me talking to Jennifer Boggiss CEO of amazingly impactful Heilala Vanilla.

Episode 83 might sound like one for the petrol heads but Red Vespa actually has more to do with business analysis and B Corp?

Let me know which one was your favourite.

Please do also let me know who you would like to hear from in the future!

Proof That B Corp Is Hitting The Mainstream

B Corp Coming To A Supermarket Near You...

"BUY BETTER, BUY B CORP"

Absolutely had my socks blown off in my local supermarket last night, on the weekly run to get the groceries, when I stumbled across this in the aisle. It's so great to see B Corp being recognised at this scale.

Standing in my?Orba shoes wearing an Etiko t-shirt and a Picture Organic down jacket, I literally can't believe how mainstream B Corp now feels.

Let me know where you're seeing B Corp out and about near you and drop a picture below of the Bs in your local area!

P.S. Thanks to 'Supermarket News' (who knew that there was an online newspaper for supermarkets LOL) for sharing the love on the B Corp story, too!??

Check out the full Supermarket News article here

Something to chew on...

A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things.

– Grace Hopper (a US Naval officer and an early computer programmer)