The Good Business Club and Plus Accounting join forces to support local enterprises

Running a business is tough. Add decision-making around how to have a more positive impact on people and planet into the mix and the stakes are significantly higher. 

These daily challenges aren’t going away, but where good business owners have a choice is whether they work in isolation to figure out solutions, or join forces with others to stand a better chance of creating a resilient venture.

Studies have shown that businesses with a strong network are more efficient, are able to respond faster to changes in the market, have access to more accurate information and make better decisions compared to companies with weak networks. That’s what The Good Business Club unlocks for mico and small businesses that are approaching business differently.

Collaboration is at the heart of how this social enterprise opporates and The Club has recently teamed up with Plus Accounting to unlock five fully-funded memberships for growing good businesses in Sussex that are tackling the climate crisis straight on.

Plus Accounting, a leading firm of chartered accountants, business and tax advisors in Sussex, shares the same values and cares deeply about having a positive impact on the world. This partnership is a natural next step for them as they look to support good businesses in Sussex in having a deeper impact in their local community.

Victoria King, Marketing Manager at Plus Accounting, says: “We’ve been involved with The Good Business Club from its founding years and have found that the Club community is aligned with our firm’s values and love of contributing to our city. This partnership is a true win-win relationship for all involved, and we are excited to unlock opportunities that will ensure the local community remains a vibrant place to live and work.”

Businesses that benefited from this partnership to date include Harriets of Hove, a refill store expanding into the B2B space; Bee in the Woods Kindergarten, who are looking to raise investment to launch new sites across Sussex; Brighton Energy Limited, who are also looking to raise funding to invest in more renewable energy sources; Sage Holistic, who are looking for a new premises to deliver their treatments from as well as having a retail outlet; and Scrapless CIC, another refill store in Burgess Hill who are exploring relocation plans.

The Good Business Club is known for its commitment to building a strong community of good businesses that care about their impact on society and the environment. This partnership with Plus Accounting has enabled them to support more growing good businesses in Sussex with the financial expertise they need to have an even greater impact through their business.

Running a good business is tough, and doing it alone is a choice. The power of collaboration between the Good Business Club and Plus Accounting shows that businesses can achieve more when they work together. This partnership is just the beginning of something bigger and more powerful that will have a lasting impact on the local community.

For more information, visit www.thegoodbusinessclub.com or www.plusaccounting.co.uk.