Female Entrepreneurs Network

05/02/2026

Have you booked for any of the fantastic events taking place during Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week?

If not, what are you waiting for?!

Places are going fast.

🎉Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2026 – Launch Day

Kick off the week-long celebration of local business with a day packed full of insight, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Connect with business leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the South Coast, and explore ways to grow your team, your business, and its future success.

📅 Monday 23 February 2026
🕘 09:00 – 15:00
📍 Queens Hotel, Portsmouth, PO5 3LJ

Hear from:

David Bharrier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) | Founder, BCC Insights Unit

Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council with responsibility for Economic Development

They will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest business trends and opportunities in the region.

Free to attend – don’t miss out! https://buff.ly/S2pD3dY

06/01/2026

Do you support young people (aged16-25yrs)?

Citizens Advice Solent East are currently offering FREE workshops for young people in Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant.

Mind, Money & Moving Forward is an informal, interactive workshop to refresh and boost essential life skills, knowledge, confidence and empowerment.

Trainer led with group discussion, engaging activities and supporting information to take away. Duration: approx.1.5hrs.

• Essential money skills – money management, navigating credit, borrowing and help with debt
• Income Maximisation - making the most of money, ways to spend less and save more
• Smart choices - to build safe and strong foundations for life, avoiding crisis and crime

To find out more and book a group session, get in touch with our Community Team by email:
[email protected]














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06/01/2026

Don't miss out on a place at the next Thriving Together Small Business Growth Day from Solent Growth Partnership!

Ready to grow your business?

Join us at Thriving Together: Small Business Growth Day 4 on 25 February 2026 at the University of Portsmouth!

- Free lunch included
- Expert-led workshops on branding, funding, AI, marketing, and more
- One-to-one business advice

Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and take your business to the next level!

Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Richmond Building, University of Portsmouth

👉 Book your place now and secure your spot: https://businesssolentevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/1288964/Thriving-Together-Small-Business-Growth-Day

Solent Business & Skills Solutions Portsmouth City Council University of Portsmouth Southampton City Council

28/07/2025

New funding opportunities now open for VCSE organisations in Portsmouth!

Portsmouth City Council has approved a new Match Funding scheme and will be working in partnership with HIVE Portsmouth which will be administering the scheme. HIVE Portsmouth's Sustainability fund will sit alongside this new scheme to support VCSE groups in the city.

At a time when many organisations are facing rising costs, recruitment challenges and growing demand for services, this initiative is designed to offer practical, timely support.

There are two schemes available.

Match Funding Grant Scheme: up to £10,000 available
The Portsmouth City Council Match Funding Grant Scheme aims to boost the success of external funding bids. If your organisation is applying to a national funder, you can apply for up to 10% match funding (capped at £10,000) to strengthen your bid and demonstrate local backing.

HIVE Portsmouth Sustainability Fund: up to £5,000 available
Alongside the match funding, HIVE Portsmouth is offering grants of up to £5,000 to help organisations bridge short-term funding gaps while waiting on the outcome of external bids. This fund is here to keep essential services going during uncertain times and help the sector move from crisis response to long-term sustainability.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be a registered charity, social enterprise, or not-for-profit community group
• Be based in Portsmouth or delivering work here
• Demonstrate how your work meets local need and aligns with city priorities
• Show how funding will improve sustainability and strengthen your funding position

Applications are now open and will be assessed on a rolling basis. Our team at HIVE Portsmouth is here to support you throughout the application process. Once the application has been made and reviewed a panel from Portsmouth City council will make the decision on the match funding grant awards . Decisions regarding the sustainability fund will be made by HIVE Portsmouth.

Find out more and apply: https://hiveportsmouth.org.uk/node/2528
Questions? Contact [email protected]

06/05/2025

What’s holding your business back from its next breakthrough?🚀

Let our students bring a fresh set of eyes and some bright ideas to kickstart a solution; our student Business Consultancy Projects (BCPs) could be perfect for you! Join us tomorrow to learn more and connect with our expert team to hear how our student consultancy projects can help your business tackle obstacles and optimise opportunities.

At our Application Clinic you can:
💡discuss your project idea and get your questions answered
🖊️work with our expert tutors on shaping your project brief
🔐discover what doors our students can unlock for your business

Come along to Richmond Building at 10am tomorrow (7th May) and explore the possibilities✨ There is still time to register - don’t miss out!

https://bcpapplicationclinic-may2025.eventbrite.co.uk

25/04/2025

Book your spot now for our next event:

How to Pitch Your Business (limited number of tickets available).

Join us at the University of Portsmouth for an exciting event where you’ll hear from expert guest speakers about their experiences in pitching and public speaking. Plus, take part in an interactive workshop designed to help you refine and improve your business pitch!
Date: 14 May 2025
Don't miss this opportunity to build confidence, sharpen your pitch, and take your business to the next level!

Tickets and Event info here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/female-entrepreneurs-network-how-to-pitch-your-business-tickets-1316004387549?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/04/2025

Join the Female Entrepreneurs Network! 💡✨

Are you a female entrepreneur looking for support, insights, and connections to help you grow your business? 🌱💼

Our private group is a thriving community of like-minded women who share:
🔹 Expert business advice & resources 📚
🔹 Networking & collaboration opportunities 🤝
🔹 Inspiring success stories & motivation 💪
🔹 Exclusive workshops & Q&As 🎤
🔹 A safe space to ask questions & get support ❤️

✨ Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, you don’t have to do it alone! ✨

📩 Join us today and be part of a supportive community that empowers women in business! To join please go to our page :)

Tag a fellow female entrepreneur who would love to be part of this amazing network! 💬⬇️

13/04/2025

Reminder: Save the Date! 🚀✨

📅 How to Pitch Your Business 🎤

Join us for an exciting event where you’ll hear from expert guest speakers about their experiences in pitching and public speaking. Plus, take part in an interactive workshop designed to help you refine and improve your business pitch!

🗓 Date: 14 May 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to build confidence, sharpen your pitch, and take your business to the next level! Mark your calendar now! 📌✨

09/04/2025

💡 Fresh Ideas. Real Impact. BCP is back — and now there’s even more on offer.
This autumn, our Business Consultancy Projects (BCP) return — your chance to work with final-year students on real business challenges across marketing, strategy, research and more.
And new for this summer… we’re levelling up.
Introducing MBA Consultancy Projects — connecting you with experienced Global MBA students ready to tackle bigger, more strategic challenges in your business.
→ Your expertise + student ingenuity = unlimited potential.
Whether you want to boost your marketing, uncover new opportunities, or tackle a tricky business challenge — imagine where your business could grow with fresh thinking from our students.
✨ Applications for both projects will open soon — but why wait?
Join one of our Application Clinics to:
→ Find out more
→ Ask your questions
→ Start shaping your project idea
📍Reserve your place at a clinic: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1300774675069?aff=oddtdtcreator
📍Or visit: port.ac.uk/bcp

Use our students' expertise to develop your business. Expand, increase sales, improve your internal processes and more with support from the University of Portsmouth.

21/03/2025

🚀 Save the Date! 🚀

Join us for our next event - How to Pitch Your Business! Hear from our guest speakers about their experiences in pitching and public speaking and take part in an interactive workshop that will help you work on and improve your pitch!

📅 Date: 14 May 2025

More details to follow soon! Don’t miss out—mark your calendar now! 📌✨

20/03/2025

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

We meet many neurodiverse entrepreneurs through our network and often see first-hand how neurodiversity can be both a strength and a challenge when running a business.

We'd love to hear about the neurodivergent traits you feel help you succeed at what you do. Tell us in the comments below.



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Graphic promoting Neurodiversity Celebration Week, taking place from March 17 to 23, 2025. The design features a bold red background with a white text box containing the event’s name and date. A colourful brain icon inside a lightbulb accompanies the title. Below, white text on a red background describes the initiative as a worldwide movement that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. A multicoloured strip with yellow, red, purple, blue, and green blocks is at the bottom of the image.

17/03/2025

Our latest newsletter is out, so check your inbox and get comfy!

🚀 In this edition:

🎉 Celebrating our amazing IWD event speakers & attendees!
💡 Win a chance to pitch your biz to Karen Blackett!
🌟 Become a mentor for The Girls’ Network!
🗣️ Share your voice in our featured research projects!

Read it now: https://ri.cmail19.com/t/y-e-cddhle-hjcuywyu-w/