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News for businesses in Portsmouth
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Start-ups: it's time to get mixing
 So you've decided to start your own business? The free Startup Mixer event on 6 April is your chance to get tailored advice, discuss pitfalls and successes with peers, and think about your next steps. Learn about getting to market, sorting out finances, legal stuff, business support and more.
Get free business mentor advice
Looking for a clearer picture of your business and its potential? Get free advice from an experienced mentor. Whether it's business planning, sales, marketing or finance, there's support available. The offer's open to any entrepreneur starting or running a business in the PO1 to PO6 postcodes.
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More news and events
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Having your say
If you run a business in the city, then joining the traders' association for your local area is a good move. An association gives businesses a collective voice, helps them work with the council, and keeps them up to date with developments across the city. Get in touch for meeting dates.
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Start-up meet-ups
Startup Disruptors is a group for people who want to find answers to their questions and grow their companies – fast. It's about chatting, collaborating and helping each other out. If you're a sole trader, a pre-startup or a small company with one to three employees, it could be for you.
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Sustainable future
Get your free place at the Leading a Sustainable Future event on 27 April. Hear Mark Smith, chief executive of the Southern Co-operative, on leading a responsible business. Learn about trends affecting the fairness, sustainability and wellbeing of society, and possible solutions.
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Top-value services
Portsmouth City Council provides expert services tailored to your needs. Our HR team can cover a range of areas, from recruitment through to employee relations, while our legal team can handle everything from contract reviews to assistance in court. We also offer graphic design services.
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Funding on offer
Come to the Ageas Bowl on 6 April to learn about funding available from the Solent LEP. £10,000 to £500,000 is being made available on a grant, loan, forward-funding or equity share basis. There's also a £250,000 grant funding competition for marine and maritime SMEs.
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New fund for arts
The new Arts Council Prosper fund, for arts and cultural organisations, museums, libraries, creative companies and individuals, launches on 11 April at Southampton City Art Gallery. Learn more from speakers Sara Lock of the AMA and Seb Elsworth of Access.
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Networking
Our networking events are informal and for businesses of all sizes. Find out more and see other networking ideas here.
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Meeting space
Hire a meeting or training room at one of our enterprise centres, by the day or the hour. Call 023 9282 6225 for more details.
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