The Portsmouth Business Support Service (PBSS) offers a comprehensive range of free resources, which includes business mentoring, workshops, and advice.
Delivered in partnership with Shaping Portsmouth, several free business support workshops have been delivered over the last few months including business coaching for long-term success and lead generation. These free sessions continue our commitment to empower Portsmouth’s businesses, provide invaluable insights and strategies to help businesses flourish,
At the end of January, Shaping Portsmouth hosted our first Group Business Coaching session of 2025, led by qualified business coach Matt Mullins from ActionCOACH. This hands-on workshop offered practical strategies aimed at strengthening business foundations and achieving long-term success. Participants engaged in group coaching, facilitated learning, and action planning, that covers key areas. The areas include goal setting, customer satisfaction, time management, and financial understanding. The session was well-received, with attendees expressing appreciation for the actionable insights and collaborative environment.
Matt Mullins commented:
“It was great to run another event in collaboration with Shaping Portsmouth, helping business owners in Portsmouth understand how to get the foundation of their business solid so they can grow in an efficient and profitable way.
These workshops are fantastic for anybody who owns a business, and is looking for real, actionable ideas, that they can implement into their business to help them achieve both their business and personal goals.”
Shaping Portsmouth also facilitated our very first Lead Generation Masterclass, led by marketing expert Jodie Goodchild. The aim of this session is to equip businesses with effective lead generation strategies, enhancing their overall marketing efforts. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how to attract and convert potential customers, leveraging various marketing channels and techniques. The interactive format encouraged participants to discuss their unique challenges and develop tailored solutions.
Jodie Goodchild remarked:
“I came away from Monday’s session feeling completely energised! So many people think they need huge budgets to win new clients, but seeing the moment they realise LinkedIn can be simple, effective, and cost-free is what I love most. We also dived into the importance of lead generation, what it really is, how to set realistic targets, and how to build a strategy that works for their business. Those lightbulb moments never get old! I can’t wait to check in with everyone and see how they’ve put their plans into action when we next catch up.”