Your business success means so much to us because as your Chamber of Commerce we not only represent you, but we share your goals. At Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, we listen to your needs and shape our access to partner services to provide flexible, easy to reach, affordable solutions whatever your size, issues and aspirations. We aim to help you develop real purpose in your strategies. Whether you are an established business facing new challenges, an SME experiencing market change or a start-up trying to gain traction, we can help you guide your business as it develops and grows. We specialise in providing the right connections for you, enabling you reach the right cost-effective support. Through Chamber Business & Skills Solutions, you are engaging a network of experienced providers shaped to address your needs.
‘Opening the door to Business Solutions’
Accessing Solutions
Helpful services sourced for you across Hampshire and the Solent
Businesses can build valuable connections and solutions through Hampshire Chamber’s events and training programmes, bringing together organisations from across the region. We offer a practical approach to business support by helping you address your current challenges, towards improved business performance.
A central hub bringing together business support, sector collaboration, and skills programmes, including Growth Hub offering 1:1 expert advice, mentoring, workshops, and growth programmes for SMEs. Covers strategy, finance, marketing, workforce development, and innovation.
For companies eager to expand globally, the expert global trade team at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce together with their wide base of partnership services and international chamber network provides a comprehensive set of services helping take your business to the next level.
https://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/international-trade/
https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/trade-accelerator/
https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/diplomatic-advisory-hub/
https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/join-the-chamber-network/international-chamber-network/
A national, free helpline and digital service offering practical advice on starting, running, exporting, and growing a business, plus signposting to funding and local support.
A collaborative initiative aimed at supporting businesses in the Solent region, including the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. It delivers programs like the Solent Business Accelerator, which offers fully funded support for high-potential scaling businesses through workshops, mentoring, and peer learning.
The British Chambers of Commerce led AI academy helps to accelerate growth and stay ahead by unlocking the power of everyday AI – giving your team the skills to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth – before your competitors do.
British Chambers of Commerce’s expert insights unit helps shape business understanding and inform the national debate on the economy. Research is used extensively across the UK Government, Bank of England, and global institutions such as the IMF; as well as businesses of all sizes and sectors internationally.
‘Meet the Charity’ Steering Group recognises the importance of collaboration and community between business and the third sector. The group provides knowledge exchange and develops a programme of activities to facilitate these links.
A broad partnership of organisations working together to deliver relevant content, events, information and advice for those businesses who want to become greener and more sustainable.
Start‑up and growth support, including mentoring, training, funding guidance, and networking for businesses at all stages.
https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business
https://www.wsxenterprise.co.uk/startup/
https://www.natwest.com/business/enterprise/setting-up-my-business.html
Boost your leadership skills and your business performance by join a community of like-minded small business leaders wanting to boost their leadership skills and business.
Government-funded training providing free or subsidised skills development in priority sectors, helping employers upskill staff and access new talent pipelines.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/skillsbootcamp
The King’s Trust Enterprise Programme (start-up support & mentoring). If you are aged 18 to 30 and have a business idea, you’re passionate about, then the King’s Trust’s free Enterprise programme is there to help you turn that idea into a reality.