Business Support
Whether you’re starting, growing or adapting your business, our Business Support team
Call our dedicated helpline Monday to Friday on 023 9284 1641 for advice and support.
You can also explore our dedicated business pages and the Council’sCost of Living Hub.
To keep up to date with all the latest funding, training and business news, sign up to our Business Update e-bulletin
Helping Portsmouth businesses start, grow and thrive
We are committed to helping businesses succeed. Our team provides a single point of contact, connecting you to expert advice, funding opportunities, local networks and practical support.
Our support includes:
- Business advice and growth support for start-ups and established businesses
- Funding and financial incentives to help your business invest and expand
- Business data and market insights to support informed decision-making
- Commercial property search facility and access to local property agents
- Recruitment, skills and apprenticeship support
- Retail and market support for businesses across Portsmouth
- International trade and export advice
- Cost of living support to help businesses navigate rising costs
Read more: Council’s business support drives economic growth
The city is a networking hub with a host of events, training, conferences and organisations to provide support to businesses of all sizes.
- Shaping Portsmouth is an affiliation of businesses, working with Portsmouth City Council and other organisations to make Portsmouth the best city in the UK to invest, live, work and visit.
- Eat The Island is a Council initiative to support Portsmouth’s food and drink businesses
- PAMAEC is a Council initiative to support Portsmouth’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering businesses
- Solent Growth Partnership is is a locally-owned partnership between businesses and local authorities and plays a central role in determining local economic priorities and undertaking activities to drive economic growth and the creation of local jobs.
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is owned and led by its membership comprising of local business organisations of all sectors and sizes.
- Federation of Small Businesses offer their members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government.
- Lots more information can be found on the Government’s Business Support website