Business Mentoring
Shaping Portsmouth can link you to a local Business professional to provide mentoring in the areas you need to help you succeed.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our city, creating jobs and driving innovation. However, many entrepreneurs face challenges in starting and growing their businesses. A mentor can be a game-changer.
Did you know that businesses with mentors are three times more likely to experience high growth?
Small business owners who have a mentor are five times more likely to start a business, and these businesses are 20% more likely to thrive and grow in their first five years.
To find out more, please contact us.
See some of the business to have benefited from the scheme here.
Our Mentors
Below are just some of our mentors, currently supporting local businesses by sharing their expertise.
Interested in becoming a mentor? Find out more here.


Joe Taffurelli
Liquid Friday
As COO and board member at Liquid Friday, Joe oversees strategy and provision of services across the group. With extensive expertise in logistics and operations, Joe has over 10 years’ experience at the heart of the workforce management industry, set in good stead by 5 years working with DWP shaping policy.

Jonathan Bird
Delivered Social
Jonathan is the founder and managing director of Delivered Social, a dynamic digital agency based in Portsmouth & Guildford. With a passion for helping businesses grow online, Jonathan has built a reputation for delivering innovative digital marketing strategies that drive results.

Sarah Roads
SLR Recruitment
Sarah is founder and director of SLR Recruitment. Driven, knowledgeable, and selfless, she inspires us to strive for excellence in everything we do. With her entrepreneurial spirit and kind heart, Sarah leads by example, guiding us to uphold the highest ethical standards with integrity and honesty.

Tim Rampton
Tim Rampton Coaching
Over 40 years in financial services and personal development, Tim has coached and led numerous teams and individuals to achieve success. Through his professional experiences, he has developed a real ability to discover what is of importance to his clients and then walk with them to ensure they succeed.

Joe Taffurelli
Liquid Friday
As COO and board member at Liquid Friday, Joe oversees strategy and provision of services across the group. With extensive expertise in logistics and operations, Joe has over 10 years’ experience at the heart of the workforce management industry, set in good stead by 5 years working with DWP shaping policy.

Jonathan Bird
Delivered Social
Jonathan is the founder and managing director of Delivered Social, a dynamic digital agency based in Portsmouth & Guildford. With a passion for helping businesses grow online, Jonathan has built a reputation for delivering innovative digital marketing strategies that drive results.

Sarah Roads
SLR Recruitment
Sarah is founder and director of SLR Recruitment. Driven, knowledgeable, and selfless, she inspires us to strive for excellence in everything we do. With her entrepreneurial spirit and kind heart, Sarah leads by example, guiding us to uphold the highest ethical standards with integrity and honesty.

Sarah Roads
SLR Recruitment
Sarah is founder and director of SLR Recruitment. Driven, knowledgeable, and selfless, she inspires us to strive for excellence in everything we do. With her entrepreneurial spirit and kind heart, Sarah leads by example, guiding us to uphold the highest ethical standards with integrity and honesty.