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 […]
New Business Launch: Mini Moony Pamper Parties to Open in Havant, Offering Glamorous, Creative Experiences for Children
There’s a new party venue in town! The grand opening of Mini Moony Pamper Parties, a venture dedicated to inspiring and empowering young minds through a combination of fashion and creativity. Mini Moony Pamper Parties received business mentoring through the Portsmouth Business Support Service. The official launch event will take place on Saturday, September 14th, from […]
Become a Business Mentor: Share Your Expertise, Grow a Business, Impact Lives
Are you a business professional with a passion for giving back to your community? We invite you to become a mentor with the Shaping Portsmouth Business Support Service (PBSS) and help shape the business landscape of Portsmouth by empowering entrepreneurs to succeed. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our city, creating jobs and driving innovation. However, […]
Shaping Portsmouth partners with South Hampshire College Group to offer free Business Masterclasses
Shaping Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council are delighted to announce a series of FREE masterclasses, delivered in partnership with South Hampshire College Group (SHCG), to support local businesses as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service. This exciting collaboration aims to provide businesses in Portsmouth and the surrounding area with the tools and knowledge needed […]
City of Portsmouth College IT students win awards building app for local business
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible innovation and collaboration on our Portsmouth Business Support Service Programme, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council. Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible students of City of Portsmouth College at their Highbury campus. These talented IT students provided invaluable support to local entrepreneur Luca Frederick […]