In summary
We wish FSB members in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and successful 2025. If you would like to request a business advice and signposting session to explore business support in the area to help your business thrive in the New Year, please do email your Development Manager - Nicola Kildunne. We hope to meet you at an FSB event in 2025.
Featured news and events
Growth Hub Support in Hampshire and Dorset
Hampshire Growth Hub
Hampshire Growth Hub has a team of experts ready to help you accelerate business performance and achieve your growth ambitions.
The Growth Hub can provide one-to-one tailored business support, focusing on your growth plans and priorities, while also assisting you with facilitating connections, signposting to specialist expertise, exploring opportunities, seeking solutions to overcome barriers, planning your next steps and helping your business to realise its potential.
The team has access to an extensive range of local, regional and national services, providing personalised support to your business around finding finance and funding, budgeting and forecasting, business strategy and business planning, research and development, access to skills and talent and change management. Find out more here.
Dorset Growth Hub
Dorset Growth Hub offers a programme of events, both virtual and in person to help you with topics related to running your business. You can explore upcoming events here.
FSB Talks: Southampton
Join us at Barclays Eagle Lab for an info packed event featuring 3 different speakers plus the opportunity to network with other delegates.
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In other news
Support for adopting digital solutions for businesses in Southampton, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight
The Solent Digital Solutions Programme is an opportunity for small businesses to access focussed support with digital and technological adoption. It has been developed to help new and established small businesses increase productivity and growth when implementing new technologies and to utilise the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence.
Businesses will be guided through the programme by a lead mentor who will work with them to identify the specific opportunities and challenges relating to digital adoption in their business. The lead mentor works with our partners at Digital Boost to connect each participant with expert mentors in the most relevant fields.
As part of this programme, Solent Partners will be hosting a number of events with expert speakers from a range of organisations. These sessions will focus on topics that can add real value to businesses as they navigate their digital adoption journey.
These will include, but are not limited to: Using AI to grow your business; Marketing your business digitally; Managing your workforce, performance and operations digitally; Ensuring your business is digitally secure; Digital content creation; Optimising your digital presence.
More information and register your interest here
Net Zero 360 Course for Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight businesses and free Energy Audit for FSB Members!
Net Zero 360 is an exceptional development programme from Solent Business & Skills Solutions that is specifically tailored to benefit small businesses. It is a game-changer that offers free in-person workshops for any interested party. These workshops are designed to be interactive and informative, offering a chance to learn, interact and network with other like-minded individuals.
As an FSB Member you can also benefit from a free Energy Audit for your business. Just mention that you are an FSB Member when signing up for the course.
Find more information and upcoming dates here.
Still in the news
New Year Expos across the area
B2B expos provide unique opportunities to network, discover new products and learn about the latest industry trends with events across the South. By attending, you can connect directly with key decision makers, form strategic partnerships and build relationships that drive business growth.
Expos offer a platform to see innovative technologies, services and solutions that can enhance your business or give you a competitive edge.
Attending workshops and seminars helps you gain insights from industry leaders, offering valuable knowledge that can shape your business strategies.
Why not take a stand at a B2B Expo?
Taking a stand boosts your brand visibility, attracts potential customers and enables direct engagement with decision makers. It showcases your products or services in a focused environment, building credibility and opening doors to new sales opportunities.
Here are the free to attend B2B expos coming up locally in the New Year:
Business Accelerator Programme
Is your business prepared to elevate to the next level?
Change up a gear with Catalyst and accelerate your growth with this Business Acceleration Programme.
Catalyst is the University of Southampton Science Park’s business accelerator, designed specifically for early-stage innovation-led science and technology companies in the South Central region.
Find out more here.
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Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight is Nicky Kildunne. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
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