What is Solent Business & Skills Solutions?

Solent Business & Skills Solutions is a free service offered by Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council, providing a range of services to help businesses succeed across the Southampton and Portsmouth areas. Our team of experienced professionals offer free, impartial advice and guidance to support you as needed.

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We understand the importance of staying up to date with the ever-changing business landscape and aim to ensure that you are equipped with the right knowledge and tools to stay competitive. This is delivered through a number of workshops, online resources and learning modules.

Helping to Empower Businesses

This service also encompasses assistance with implementing net-zero practices to reduce their carbon footprint, upskilling through Navigatr badges for both new and existing staff, facilitating apprenticeships, and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace environment through the Good Work Charter.

Through Solent Business & Skills Solutions, we strive to empower businesses by providing them with access to valuable information, resources, and funding, ultimately enabling them to implement sustainable practices and seize opportunities for growth and innovation.