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Venturefest South Festival of Innovation 2025

Book your place at the VFS 10th anniversary Festival of Innovation

Liz Blacklock has won a Women in Innovation prize for her app

Ex-nurse wins award for app that keeps people out of hospital

Lulu Whitmore

"Champion of Portsmouth" Lulu backs city of culture bid - here's why

Ethan and Aaron of ET Sweets. The new sweet shop that has opened in Park Parade, Leigh Park

Excitement as new traditional sweet shop opens

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

AXA took to the streets of London to discuss entrepreneurs' business dreams

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business

Cambridge Forum is an independent global forum uniting professionals in a shared space to exchange knowledge and skills.

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Royal Navy conducting patrols in the South China Sea.

'Defence unicorns' awarded new contracts in increased defence spending

The event ran May 13–16 in Bangkok

Ad Feature SUBCON Expo hits £526 million in parts trade

Six in 10 said lack of funding is holding them back from pursuing their entrepreneurial vision.

Confidence and age are among the reasons Brits don’t start a business

Banking is changing - and we’re looking at one challenger bank that’s leading the field

A new generation of banks is rewarding customers for using accounts

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Mohy Jishi (Chief Operations Officer), Victor Della Faille (Chief Financial Officer), Sami Hassan (Chief Technology Officer) and Arthur Greenwood (Chief Executive Officer)

Ad Feature UK startup raises $2.1M to bring credit cards to the UK rental market

More than 1300 people enjoyed Venturefest South 2025 as great ideas were connected with exciting possibilities at this Festival of Innovation.

Entrepreneurs get 'off their bums' to grab Venturefest opportunities

Many had to pull in cash from personal savings, family loans and credit cards to go it alone.

Average SME had less than £6,000 to get their business off the ground

JAWNS, founded by Jack and Jesse, has opened in the Portsmouth Pop Up Shop in Cascades.

"We’re bringing a movement" - streetwear brand opens in pop-up shop
A Southsea streetwear brand has moved into the pop-up shop in Cascades as it looks to build on its success and its street culture community.
Joe Williams

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right)

Nail art company named Small Business of the Year

Small firms say AI 'essential for survival'

Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd

Ad Feature Investment company forced to clarify name after causing confusion

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I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

The winners of The News Business Excellence Awards 2025 celebrate on stage on Thursday, March 27.
Picture: Keith Woodland (270321-364)

Winners of The News Business Excellence Awards 2025 revealed

Green Growth Awards announces winners

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I'm a business expert: my 5 tips for starting your own venture in 2025

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business
A breast cancer survivor used her traumatic health experience to build a successful business, selling mastectomy swimwear.
Holly Mei-Yu Stafford

The moment Alan Lewis drove off with the staff member on the bonnet of the car. Credit: Mainsgill Farm Shop

Watch: Shoplifter drives away with courageous staff member on bonnet

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

A new Love Portsmouth Pop-Up shop is opening in Gunwharf this weekend, showcasing a number goods produced by local businesses.

New pop-up shop announced for Gunwharf which is "proudly Portsmouth"

Angry business owner covers car with hundreds of fixed penalty notices

Storm Darragh is set to bring strong winds to Portsmouth this weekend. The Small Business Taster Christmas Market has been postponed as a result.

Much anticipated market postponed due to forecasted strong winds

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I'm an entrepreneur - these are my 7 secrets to launching a business

Havant Borough Council have launched a Pop Up Shop scheme in Waterlooville and are inviting people to apply for short term tenancies between four weeks and three months/

Exciting pop up shop scheme announced as part of town's regeneration

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Trademark Helpline Introduces New Innovations

Ad Feature The Trademark Helpline unveils innovations to boost UK businesses

Asad Shamim - crowned Business Leader of the Year at the 2024 British Muslim Award

Business Leader of the Year Asad Shamim shares his strategy to success

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

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The 20 fastest-growing businesses across the UK named

The winners and highly commended at the Gosport Business Awards held in the Jervis Gallery at St Vincent Collge, Gosport, on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

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Gosport Business Awards 2024 winners announced

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Young adults are gearing up to become their own boss by 30

The News Business Excellence Awards winners 2024 line up on the stage after an evening of celebration.

The News Business Excellence Awards: 2024 winners revealed

Cascades Shopping Centre is providing a space for small businesses to trade in the city centre.

Excitement builds as first business to take on "pop up shop"venue

Gulshan Indian Food in London Road, North End, Portsmouth, closed last year. The site is currently up for sale. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Indian restaurant up for sale after high court enforcement notice

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Steven Bartlett attends the "Wonder Woman 1984" Special Screening at Honourable Artillery Company on May 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Steven Bartlett invests into ‘erotic’ business in Dragons’ Den episode

Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC

How to watch The Apprentice final and list of past winners of BBC show

BBC The Apprentice 2023: Full line up, when series 17 starts and how to watch on TV

The Apprentice 2023: Meet the candidates and how to watch series 17

Sir Alan Sugar flanked by fellow Apprentice judges Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell

The Apprentice looking for contestants for series 18 - how to apply