SMEs

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

Ann Watson MBE is the CEO of Enginuity

Ad Feature SMEs are facing 'stagflation', survey warns

XTransfer attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian

Ad Feature XTransfer returns to the Summer Davos Forum

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

XTransfer announced partnerships with BBVA and Societe Generale during Money20/20 Europe 2026.

Ad Feature XTransfer marks European milestone at Money20/20 Europe 2026

iFAST Global Bank was a finalist at 2026 British Bank Awards in three categories

Ad Feature iFAST Global Bank enables businesses to send euro transfers instantly

Defence secretary John Healey.

'We back British': 13 contracts awarded to homegrown UK tech firms

Users answer a short set of questions about their business and receive a step-by-step roadmap.

Ad Feature Free tool helps small firms cut energy bills and go green

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

Ad Feature UK SMEs may turn their backs on apprenticeships, experts warn

Stephen Libby has partnered with Samsung to go back to his cyber security roots.

One in five small firms could close within months after a cyber breach

Lovey is the UK's fastest-growing SME lender and broker, founded in 2016 by Jack Smith to simplify business lending.

Ad Feature Four in five SMEs missed growth opportunities due to lack of finance

Unified customer experience platforms help business teams manage calls, messages and digital enquiries in one place

UK businesses offered three-month AI contact centre platform trial

Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chair of organisers Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, speaking at the launch of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2026 at The Queen’s Hotel, Southsea.

Collaboration and enterprise take centre stage at Portsmouth & South Coast Busin...

Rachel Varley (Airbus), Lucinda Williams (Head of Social Value and Sustainability Airbus), Amanda Martin MP, John Chinner (Airbus) and Matt Rowland (Solent Growth Partnership) announcing the apprenticeship collaboration at SpaceCcom Expo in London

Portsmouth scheme will rocket bright young stars into exciting careers

Allica will also connect you with a dedicated relationship manager

Earn up to 4.08% on your business cash in 2026

Gordon Baird

EU export duty warning to Portsmouth businesses over small value parcels
Businesses in Portsmouth and Hampshire which export small parcels to the EU with a value below €150 per an item face a €3 duty for each one from July.
Cliff Moore

Step8Up, which delivers ‘training bootcamps’ for Hampshire County Council, says that in an era of fast-paced change and AI, skills are changing faster than jobs, which is one of the reasons businesses can struggle to recruit – and another reason why upskilling could be a win.

Portsmouth businesses urged to make 2026 the year of upskilling

Heather Williams

Calls for £2 billion Patent Box tax relief to be unwrapped for far more Hampshir...

Cashback deals don’t come much better than this

This bank pays cashback with no cap — here’s how much you could earn

Many SME owners are taking a fresh look at their business banking and finances as they plan for the year ahead.

Why SMEs are switching business bank accounts in 2026 (aff)

TOP TABLE: Barnbrook Systems managing director Andrew Barnett is the new chairman of the the South Central Regional Defence and Security Cluster (SCRDSC)

New chair takes charge at defence and security cluster

Many SMEs feel let down by their banks as spare cash earns almost nothing while costs keep rising.

Are big banks costing your business thousands?

Colin Bielckus, who runs The Outsourced Finance Director

Hampshire business adviser shares tips for small businesses after Autumn Budget

DISAPPOINTED Andrew Barnett of Barnbrook Systems feels the Chancellor could have done more to support international trade

BUDGET: Barnbrook Systems MD brands Budget 'disappointing'

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

Get real money back every time you spend with this breakthrough bank

Earn up to 1.5% cashback with a new style of bank account

Laptop ownership is cheaper than ever with subscriptions

Raylo Business offers laptop subscriptions from just £11.66 a month
Tech firm Raylo Business has launched laptop subscriptions from just £11.66 a month, giving SMEs affordable access to premium devices
Gareth Butterfield

Luke Morgan

Accountancy firm announces two strategic promotions in South Coast offices

Invest in the top tech without committing a bundle of cash, with this clever leasing platform

Businesses can lease the latest tech from under £3 a month

GW Shelter Solutions

Southsea manufacturer geared for growth with Made Smarter

Keeping up to date with technology can be a winner for businesses

Raylo Business helps SMEs lease the latest tech from just £2.49

Venturefest South's annual Festival of Innovation at the Utilita Bowl

Hampshire County Council joins Venturefest South as a headline partner to help d...

PAYROLL ROLE: Chris Waterson, based in Portsmouth, who has been with UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets for six years, has been promoted to Director of Payroll South

Azets promotes Portsmouth man into senior Payroll Services role

Peter Gallanagh

Portsmouth and Hampshire SMEs paralysed by fear, warns Azets UK CEO

Report Author Poppy Bramford, Enginuity Policy Manager

Nine in 10 SMEs say labour costs risk driving up prices

New green growth programme helps SMEs turn sustainability into success

Made Smarter South East Steering Board - LtoR - Cris Hiche (MGI Engineering), Paul Jones (Morgan Furniture), Louise Butt (Space South Central Enterprise Network), Jim Davison (Make UK)

Hampshire manufacturers to benefit as Made Smarter South East gets off to strong...

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Alan Mak MP speaking at a reception organised by The App Association

Political opinion: Havant MP Alan Mak says tech SMEs will play vital role in dri...

DRIVING GROWTH: Heather Williams, right, Regional Head of R&D in the South for Azets, with Emma Hussey who heads the firm’s London operation in the sector

Azets sets ambitious research and development growth targets across Portsmouth a...

Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman Ross McNally

Hampshire Chamber responds to Trump tariffs announcement

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable

Made Smarter Adoption is now available in Portsmouth

Manufacturers in Portsmouth invited to accelerate digital transformation through...

New Fund

Foresight South West Fund achieves second close at £100 million with the support...

Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle, said challenging targets will be made to make sure SMEs are handed defence contracts and cash.

Ambitious targets for new defence contracts aimed at small businesses

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at Azets

Azets promotes four in Portsmouth and Havant

Rosie Boullin-Barrett, Help to Grow participant and Director of Finance at Seacat Services Ltd

Ad Feature Kickstart your business in 2025: Fully-funded programmes at University

Stuart Baker, Managing Director and Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chair of Maritime UK Solent

Maritime UK Solent welcomes members to champion the region’s thriving maritime e...

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Established in 2004, Federal Management has grown from a single office to a nationwide operation

Award-winning debt collection agency celebrates 20 years

Colin Bielckus, owner of Outsourced Finance Director

“Budget is not all bad for SMES”, says Whiteley business adviser

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

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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MindWorks celebrates 26 years with launch of small business marketing packages