The Be More B Programme
B Corp™ certification and recertification support for purpose-led businesses
A structured programme to help you understand the new B Corp standards, make sense of what they mean for your business, and move forward with greater clarity, accountability and confidence.
Whether you are applying for B Corp certification for the first time or preparing for recertification, the Be More B programme will help you understand the process, focus your efforts, and create a clearer plan for your next steps.
Books a call to talk through the best route for your business.
Or email me for more details if you’d prefer to ask a question first.
Are you ready to...
make progress toward B Corp certification or recertification?
You may be ready for support if you:
- want to understand what the new B Corp standards mean in practic
- are unsure where to start or what to prioritise
- feel overwhelmed by the certification or recertification process
- want to avoid wasting hours trying to work everything out alone
- need accountability to keep the process moving
- value learning alongside other purpose-led businesses
- want practical guidance without committing to a large consultancy project from the outset
Are you looking for the tools, guidance, and support you need to succeed?
The Be More B Programme provides a blend of coaching, community, practical guidance and resources tailored to the needs of SME and purpose-led businesses.
B Corp certification and recertification can feel complex and time-consuming. The programme is designed to help you work through the process in a structured way, understand what the standards mean for your business, and stay accountable as you make progress.
A Clearer Path through Certification or Recertification
You’ll receive step-by-step guidance and practical insights to help you understand the new certification or recertification process, the foundation requirements, and the key impact topics.
A Purpose-led Community
Connect with like-minded business leaders. Exchange ideas, learn together, share insights, support each other, and stay motivated.
Feedback and Support
The programme includes tailored 1:1 support to help you review your progress, answer priority questions and clarify your next steps.
About the Be More B programme
The Be More B programme is a structured 3-month group programme for businesses working towards B Corp certification or recertification under the new standards.
The programme combines practical guidance, group learning, accountability and tailored 1:1 support. It is designed to help you understand what certification or recertification requires of your business, where to focus your attention, and what to do next.
You will leave with greater clarity on the certification or recertification process, a clearer plan for your next steps, and the option to continue with further advisory or practical support if needed.
About Rachael
The Be More B programme is led by Rachael Carley.
Rachael brings extensive experience of running purpose-led organisations and helping leaders, teams and businesses create change at personal, team and organisational level.
Drawing on her skills as a certified coach, NLP Practitioner and Sustainability Practitioner, together with her own experience of B Corp certification and supporting others through the process, she helps businesses prepare for certification and recertification in a way that is practical, meaningful and manageable.
Rachael is part of the B Corp community and supports purpose-led businesses to move beyond compliance towards more meaningful impact.
“Every company’s sustainability journey is different. Any new systems, policies and practices need to be manageable, make sense for the business, and create meaningful, lasting impact for people and planet.
The Be More B programme is designed to provide guidance, community and accountability for businesses that want to develop their skills, build confidence and make genuine progress towards certification or recertification.”
Book a call to talk through the best route for your business.
Or email me for more details if you’d prefer to ask a question first.
What You Can Expect
Getting the foundations rights
GETTING THE FOUNDATIONS RIGHT
The programme will help you understand the foundation requirements and key impact topics within the new B Corp standards.
You’ll explore what these mean for your business and where you may need to strengthen your policies, practices, evidence and ways of working.
PREPARING FOR CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION
You’ll work through the process in stages, with guidance, accountability and Q&A built into the programme.
The aim is to help you understand what to prioritise, what evidence may be needed, and what your next steps should be.
PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEPS
You’ll complete the programme with greater clarity on the certification or recertification process and a clearer plan for what needs to happen next.
If you would like more tailored support, you can add a detailed roadmap, move into advisory support, or request practical bespoke support.
What Be More B participants have said...
Our hearts were in the right place, but unfortunately our minds were cowering behind the bushel of B Corp uncertainty.
All I can say is, trust the process, Rachael brings knowledge and experience to play in a manner that makes the journey seem effortless.
Get back you beastly bushel!
Being a part of Rachael’s B More B programme was a great way to understand more about the B Corp certification, and learn how my business could have a more positive environmental and social impact.
It was lovely to have the safe space to explore idea and options – as well as to learn from fellow businesses on the same journey.
The B Corp process can feel like an overwhelming process, so the opportunity for support and to do it as part of group definitely makes it feel less scary, while also making it more fun too! 🙂
The B More B program has been the catalyst for Long Live King to finally get our B Corp application finished off and submitted.
Rachael and the other members in our cohort have been amazing at educating and holding me accountable to make some meaningful progress.
Be more B helped demystify the whole process, and bring us closer to B Corp.
I loved mixing with other businesses who were on the journey too, understanding how B Corp affects us all differently and also seeing what sort of an impact we could have collectively was inspiring and also rather sobering.
I am guilty of having entered this process knowing nothing – and I now feel informed, motivated and prepared for the next step.
A big thank you to Rachael for her amazing Be More B program.
As a company, we had already committed to becoming B Corp certified but were struggling to get started and understand the whole process.
Rachael brought clarity, understanding and simplicity to the process, saving us time and money getting our application together and working through the assessments.
Without the program, we would still be procrastinating and not moving towards our B Corp goals.
I was fortunate enough to be a part of the pilot programme which I found incredibly useful.
I gained lots of insight into the B Impact Assessment and B Corps generally which is something I had been passionate to learn about.
I have been encouraged to seek further information and shared my knowledge with my colleagues to align our thinking in terms of what we would like to achieve as a firm.
I have received lots of tailored support from Rachael where needed which was invaluable, alongside the support of the other participants of the programme.
With the help of the programme, our firm has been able to clarify specific actions we need to take
The Be More B course was invaluable in providing a basis for us seeking accreditation.
Being delivered in the right context and level of detail to provide a foundation for success.
Who Will Benefit Most from the Be More B Programme?
This programme is ideal for SME owners, founders and leaders who:
✅ are applying for B Corp certification for the first time
✅ are preparing for recertification under the new standards
✅ want to make meaningful progress but need structure and accountability
✅ value practical guidance and peer learning
✅ want to build internal understanding rather than outsource the whole process
✅ are committed to using business as a force for good
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and align your business with the new B Corp standards, the Be More B Programme is designed to support you.
Programme structure
The next Be More B programme starts in September.
The programme includes:
• 6 group sessions over 3 months
• an introductory session
• 4 main topic sessions
• a final planning and integration session
• Q&A included in sessions 2–5
• resource toolkit and practical guidance
• optional informal in-person meet-ups / outdoor networking opportunities
• 1 x 2-hour 1:1 review session
The programme is designed to finish by Christmas, with breaks for school holiday periods.
The 1:1 review session can be booked once you are ready and must be used within 8 weeks of the final group session.
The programme runs subject to minimum numbers. If the group programme does not go ahead, you will be offered an alternative support option or a refund.
Key Features of the Be More B Programme
LIVE GROUP SESSIONS
Six group sessions over 3-4 months to help you understand the new certification process, the foundation requirements and key impact topics.
REGULAR Q&A
Q&A is included in sessions 2-5, giving you space to ask questions, clarify your thinking and keep moving forward.
B IMPACT GUIDANCE
Guidance to help you understand how to navigate the new B Impact platform and how it can support your certification or recertification journey.
TAILORED 1:1 REVIEW
One 2-hour 1:1 review session to help you review your progress, answer priority questions, focus on one area in more depth or two areas more lightly, and clarify your next steps.
RESOURCE TOOLKIT
Access to resources, prompts and practical guidance to support your certification or recertification journey.
OPTIONAL IN-PERSON MEETUPS
The option to attend informal events and outdoor meet-ups with like-minded professionals.
BE MORE B COHORT
Best for businesses that want structure, accountability and practical guidance as they work towards certification or recertification.
Includes:
➡ 6 group sessions over 3 months
➡ Q&A in sessions 2–5
➡ peer learning and accountability
➡ resource toolkit
➡ 1 x 2-hour 1:1 review session
➡ option to move into ongoing support if needed
Standard rate: £1,250
Early-bird rate: £995 until 31st July
Payment options:
Pay in full, or choose a staged payment option.
Early-bird staged payment: £395 initial payment, followed by 3 monthly payments of £200
Standard staged payment: £500 initial payment, followed by 3 monthly payments of £250
BE MORE B COHORT PLUS
Best for businesses that want the structure of the group programme, plus a more tailored roadmap for their own certification or recertification journey.
Includes everything in the Be More B Cohort, plus:
➡ detailed B Corp roadmap
➡ 2 x 60-minute 1:1 calls to shape and review the roadmap
➡ clearer priorities, sequencing, actions and evidence needs
Standard rate: £2,250
Early-bird rate: £1,950 until 31st July
Payment options:
Pay in full, or choose a staged payment option.
Early-bird staged payment: £600 initial payment, followed by 3 monthly payments of £450
Standard staged payment: £750 initial payment, followed by 3 monthly payments of £500
The roadmap provides priorities, sequencing, actions and evidence needs. It does not include policy writing, evidence creation, implementation work or uploading information to the B Impact Assessment.
Book a call to talk through the best route for your business.
Or email me for more details if you’d prefer to ask a question first.
Not sure which route is right for you?
If you are unsure whether to join the cohort, start with a gap analysis, or consider more tailored support, you can book an initial conversation.
I also offer a focused B Corp Gap Analysis as a standalone piece of work.
B Corp Gap Anlaysis
A focused half-day diagnostic to help you understand where you are now, where the main gaps are, and what your best next step might be.
This is useful if you want clarity before joining the programme or committing to a fuller roadmap or support package.
Includes:
● focused review of your current position
● identification of key gaps and priorities
● brief written summary
● simple gap tracker
● recommendation on next best route
B Corp Gap Analysis: £500
B Corp Roadmap Add-on
For businesses that want a more detailed plan, the roadmap add-on provides a fuller action plan following the gap analysis.
Includes:
● priorities
● timeline
● key actions
● evidence needs
● suggested sequencing
● practical next steps
B Corp Roadmap Add-on: £1,000
Gap Analysis + Roadmap: £1,500
Book a call to talk through the best route for your business.
Or email me for more details if you’d prefer to ask a question first.
Ongoing Support
Some businesses are able to continue independently after the programme. Others value ongoing support as they gather evidence, respond to questions, or move through certification or recertification.
Ongoing advisory support is available after the programme, including:
● monthly or fortnightly advisory calls
● oversight of your certification / recertification progress
● light email support
● help interpreting BIA notifications or reviewer questions
● attendance at certification / verification calls where useful
● light evidence or document review, depending on the level of support
Practical implementation, policy writing, evidence creation, substantial document review and additional project work are costed separately.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the programme guarantee B Corp certification?
No. Certification is assessed independently, through B Lab. The programme is designed to help you understand the process, prepare well, identify priorities and make progress towards certification or recertification.
How much time should I expect to commit?
You will need time to attend the group sessions, complete work between sessions, gather evidence and involve others in your business where needed.
The programme provides structure and accountability, but the pace of progress will depend on your current position, internal capacity and the complexity of your business.
What if I have questions between sessions?
Q&A is included in sessions 2–5. You will also have a 2-hour 1:1 review session as part of the programme.
If you need more support, you can add a roadmap, move into advisory support, or request practical bespoke support.
What happens if the cohort does not run?
The programme runs subject to minimum numbers. If the group programme does not go ahead, you will be offered an alternative support option or a refund.
Are discounts available?
An early-bird rate is available until 31 July.
If we have worked together before, or you are part of the Kent B Corp community, please get in touch before booking.
Book a call
If B Corp certification or recertification is on your radar and you would like to understand which route is most appropriate, book an initial conversation.
Book a call to talk through the best route for your business.
Or email me for more details if you’d prefer to ask a question first.
