The Big Business Giveaway Returns!
Citrus Facilities Management and Shaping Portsmouth have again partnered for the 2026 Big Business Giveaway, but this year’s prize is even bigger thanks to the Portsmouth Business Community supporting our 2026 giveaway. Following on from last year’s success where Citrus Facilities Management and Shaping Portsmouth gave a prize valued at £2,500 to support business growth […]
Making plans from International Women’s Day
Last week, Charla, Marian and Suzan spent some time together reflecting on International Women’s Day. They talked about what it means to be women in business, about equality, the theme of give to gain and most importantly how we as a team could create something that supports lasting change. So often there is a spotlight […]
Personal Business Branding with Jodie Goodchild
Grow faster and spend less on marketing in 2026 The Portsmouth Business Support Service and Known For have partnered to offer a brand new masterclass exclusively for Portsmouth businesses. And it’s completely free. Led by award-winning marketing expert Jodie Goodchild, this session draws on nearly 20 years of experience in lead generation, sales, and marketing. […]
Welcoming a new partnership with Negotia
The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to welcome Negotia, who have come on board as an Associate Patron. Negotia live and work in the trenches with Founders and Leaders, helping create, negotiate, and win more sales and contracts, delivering consistently profitable revenue. Paul Sims, Founding & Managing Partner at Negotia, said “Portsmouth has always shaped […]
100 Future Scientists: Delta Smoke Control, STEMunity and National Education Union Bring Hands-On Science to Portsmouth Pupils
Great science and engineering begin with curiosity – and on Monday, 9th March, more than 100 primary school children from across Portsmouth discovered just how exciting science can be. Portsmouth-based engineering company Delta Smoke Control partnered with education charity STEMunity and the National Education Union (Portsmouth branch) to deliver the “100 Future Scientists for Portsmouth […]
2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow has the highest impact yet
Last month saw the Apprenticeship Bus take to the road for National Apprenticeship Week. Over four days, the bus took 86 apprentices from 31 local businesses to meet 800 students from 10 Portsmouth schools, and give them an authentic, first-hand insight into the world of an apprenticeship. In feedback from the students 83% said the […]
Criminology & Cybercrime student joins the Digital Resilience programme
Our Digital Resilience programme team has welcomed Maddie Rayment on a 10 week placement from the University of Portsmouth. Alongside this role, she is a second-year student at the University of Portsmouth, working towards a degree in Criminology and Cybercrime. Throughout her degree, she has developed a strong understanding of how technology can enable crime […]
“Let’s Catch Up in the New Year”
Every year starts the same way. Out-of-office messages disappear, diaries begin to fill, and by February, conversations that ended with “Let’s catch up in the New Year” suddenly need to happen. Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2026 Taking place on 23-27th February, the business week is the annual showcase and celebration of our regional business community […]
We’re looking for Business Mentors and welcome a new Programme Co-Lead
We’re looking for volunteer mentors to join the Portsmouth Business Support Service programme. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Portsmouth. They create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen our local economy. But starting and growing a business isn’t easy. Many entrepreneurs face challenges that can feel overwhelming. That’s where you come in. By sharing your experience […]
Citrus offers complimentary key holding for all Shaping Portsmouth Partners
Citrus Facilities Management are offering complimentary Keyholding for all Shaping Portsmouth Partners Key holding means that Citrus will hold a spare key to your business and be alerted to respond to any security alarm at your premises. They guarantee a response time of under 1 hour within PO postcodes. Once they arrive they will assess […]