Introducing our new PBSS Programme Leads
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome two new members to the team in the form of Tim Rampton and Andy Derrick, volunteer co-leads of our Portsmouth Business Support Service programme. With over 40 years in financial services and personal development, Tim has coached and led numerous teams and individuals to achieve success. Andy is an […]
Business support events launched for 2025
We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our recent business support workshops, delivered as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service. These free sessions continue our commitment to empowering local enterprises in Portsmouth, providing invaluable insights and strategies to help businesses flourish in today’s competitive landscape. Group Business Coaching: Empower Your Business On […]
Free Lead Generation Masterclasses for Portsmouth Businesses
Since its launch last year, the Portsmouth Business Support Service, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, has supported over 200 local businesses in various ways. From workshops to one-on-one mentorship, and other provisions. The programme has made significant strides in empowering businesses across the city. This year, we’re excited to build on that success […]
Episode 20: Matt Mullins
Shaping Portsmouth Operations Manager Steff Jones and Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover chat with Matt Mullins about ActionCOACH, their partnership with us, and the Group Coaching being offered as part of Portsmouth Business Support Service.
ActionCOACH’s Business Group Coaching set to return
After the success of the initial sessions, we are pleased to announce that our Business Group Coaching, provided by ActionCOACH as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service, will be returning for another run in the last week of January 2025. This free, hands-on, two-session of coaching and two follow-up phone calls, valued at £500, is designed to […]
ActionCOACH announces Matt Mullins as newest Business Coach
ActionCOACH are pleased to announce that Matt Mullins, who has worked as Partnership Manager at ActionCOACH Portsmouth and Chichester for the past 5 years, has just qualified as their newest Business Coach! Matt previously ran a popular seafront restaurant, which he helped grow to be a multi-million-pound business. From managing the team to ensuring cash […]
ActionCOACH kicks off a new Business Support workshop
We’re excited to share that we have kicked off the first half of the Empower Your Business coaching workshop. This partnership between ActionCOACH, Shaping Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council – through the Portsmouth Business Support Service – aims to equip Portsmouth’s businesses with essential tools and strategies to grow and thrive In this first phase, participants are being introduced to the ‘Mastery’ […]
Council launches new city centre enterprise centre to boost local economy
Portsmouth City Council will officially open its new enterprise centre on Wednesday 16 October to support local businesses to start up and grow. City Buildings Enterprise Centre is located in Commercial Road on the former Job Centre and Playland sites and is now the fourth council owned enterprise centre in the city . Designed to […]
Portsmouth City Council relaunches small business grant to support local business growth
Portsmouth City Council have announced the second round of the Portsmouth Match Fund which is a continuation of the fund that has already helped local businesses to start and grow. This grant along with business support from the Council and partners is designed to help new business startups and existing small businesses to grow. The […]
Join our free 30-minute Business IT Advice sessions
The Portsmouth Business Support Service and Digital Resilience programme have joined together with Portsmouth City Council to provide free 30-minute sessions offering business and IT advice to local businesses. The sessions, taking place on the 24th October at Victory Business Centre (Somers Rd N, Portsmouth PO1 1PJ), will cover funding and growth opportunities, skills and […]
