Millstream Productions becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to welcome Millstream Productions as a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth. Millstream Productions is one of the south coast’s leading and most established video production companies, who help businesses connect with their audience through powerful and compelling video. Ben Cloud, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Millstream Productions, said “Millstream has […]
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 […]
A Tribute to Paul Newton
All of us at Shaping Portsmouth are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Paul Newton, a supporter of our Digital Resilience programme. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Our Digital Resilience programme lead, Lisa Gibbs, pays tribute to Paul, “It was an absolute pleasure to work with Paul […]
Could your business benefit from Youth Employment?
Did you know that 91% of young people in Portsmouth have never been in paid employment, and that 67% have wanted a job, but were unable to get one? They want to work, develop skills, and earn money, but the opportunities for them to do so are few and far between. Our Youth Employment programme […]
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 […]
Minstead Trust to launch events in Portsmouth
The name is Trust…. Minstead Trust! Following on from last week, where they were proud to be the headline sponsors of Mindset Maintenence Live, Minstead Trust are delighted to be hosting a Murder Mystery Event with their friends at Village Hotel. This is part of an effort by Minstead Trust to create more opportunities within […]
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 […]
Launching the Shaping Portsmouth Podcast!
We are pleased to announce that Wednesday 14th August saw the launch of the Shaping Portsmouth Podcast! Releasing weekly, the podcast will give you an insight into the Shaping team, the work our programmes are doing, our partners, and the great things happening across the city. The podcast is made possible thanks to our new […]
Victorious Festival joins Shaping Portsmouth
Victorious Festival has come on board as the latest Shaping Portsmouth Patron. The festival will be returning to the Common and Castle Field from 23rd to 25th August. The Victorious Team believe it’s vitally important to give back to the local community. They do so by making Victorious accessible to all, building relationships and partnerships […]
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, […]