This October the University of Portsmouth has all the treats - and no tricks - to help our business community

We understand the challenges our business community faces, and our fully-funded 12-week Help to grow Programme is here to support you.

We'll help you gain insights and skills to help you boost your business’s performance, resilience, and long-term growth, extend your peer network, access the high-quality contacts you have been seeking, and support you with 1:1 bespoke mentoring.

Rosie Boullin-Barrett, Help to Grow participant and Director of Finance at Seacat Services Ltd said: "I came away feeling absolutely energised, buzzing and positive about being a better leader going forward."

The programme is aimed at business owners and senior managers and includes Strategy and innovation, Building vision and brand, Adopting digital technology, Growing national and international markets, Engaging and inspiring teams, Adopting responsible business practices, Leading for high performance, Creating customer value, and Financial management.

It has been developed in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, The Chartered Association of Business Schoolsand the Small Business Charter.

Find out more at www.port.ac.uk/help-to-grow

Skills Bootcamp Creative Management

Are you a Creative Freelancer or would you like to start your own Creative Business?

Join us for an immersive experience tailored for the dynamic needs of the creative workforce. This exclusive program focuses on essential skills crucial for success in today's creative industries.

We have three programme dates, so you can best fit the programme in around you:

14th - 25th October 2024

11th - 22nd November 2024

20th - 31st January 2025

What's In Store:

Self-leadership and entrepreneurship development

Skill up in digital marketing

Master responsible management practices

Refine your CV and portfolio

Practice interview and networking techniques

Forge valuable business connections

Expert mentor support

Register your interest at go.port.ac.uk/Creative

Study for your Masters whilst working

Returning to study when you work full-time might seem like a daunting prospect.

Finding time to focus on study, managing your workload and keeping a healthy lifestyle are some of the challenges you could face.

But it is possible to balance full-time work with part-time study, and can be invaluable if you’re looking to further your career. Within the Faculty of Business and Law we have a range of courses designed specifically for those looking to study whilst working, including, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Marketing, and Management and Leadership.

Find out more at go.port.ac.uk/Open