Our Pledges

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Welcoming with Purpose

We proactively seek to invite and welcome both startup and small businesses to visit our group, from any business category to offer advice and the business networking experience, twice, with no charge, recognising their success as fundamental to a thriving business ecosystem but full membership applications will not be considered whilst the category they would occupy contains a full member.

Developing and Mentoring Businesses

We will use our collective knowledge and experience to offer growth advice and connections to both those starting their business journey and established small businesses, who would benefit from the positive mentoring attitude of the membership.

Prioritising Meaningful Collaboration

We foster genuine, reciprocal relationships that create high-value referrals and offer dedicated support to businesses navigating early challenges.

Empowering Through Understanding

By listening first, we tailor our guidance, connections, and resources to the unique needs of each business, ensuring they have the tools to flourish.

Advocating Diversity, Equality, and Opportunity

We value the richness of diverse perspectives, ensuring an inclusive environment where all businesses and their owner/managers and staff from all backgrounds and industries receive equal opportunities to grow.

Open and Respectful Dialogue

We encourage open and respectful dialogue on all topics. While diverse perspectives are welcome, we ask that participants remain mindful of tone and emotional intensity. If a conversation becomes heated, we expect individuals to suggest continuing the discussion privately to maintain a constructive and inclusive environment.

Amplifying Collective Strength

We encourage active guest participation, welcome new member applications from vacant business sector categories to strengthen our synergy, and recognise that shared experiences drive mutual success.

Committing to Continuous Improvement

We dedicate ourselves to continual learning, reviewing,g and evolving our group to remain innovative, adaptive, and unwavering in our support of businesses as they launch, scale, and succeed.

Through this pledge, we unite as a force for growth, ensuring every business, regardless of size, industry, or stage – has the network, knowledge, and support to thrive.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this with the Active Business Group, ‘ABG’, please E-mail us.