Southampton Council in potential move to sell off authority assets

Councillors in Southampton are reportedly poised to sell off assets of the authority as part of a programme to raise up to £85 million. The 'asset development and... READ MORE »

Free business advice available to new businesses and residents thinking of becoming self-employed

Free business advice is available in the New Forest to new businesses and residents thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed. New Forest District... READ MORE »

Get connected! New event set to shake up Southampton’s business networking scene

A fast-growing network is to hold its inaugural meeting in Southampton next month with an open invitation for businesses to take part. Get Connected was launched by... READ MORE »

Solent Partners cap off successful year boosting prosperity and sustainability under the old LEP

Solent LEP has delivered a number of high-profile projects across South Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the past year. While the organisation has since evolved into... READ MORE »

Local employability project supporting 200+ young women to be based at Aldershot Enterprise Centre

An initiative offering career guidance and life skills to young, unemployed women across North Hampshire is to be based at Aldershot Enterprise Centre. Funding from The... READ MORE »

Goodbye LEP, hello Solent Partners! New partnership aims to promote collaboration

Solent Partners has launched as a new industry-led partnership looking to promote the collective prosperity and sustainability of the Solent economy. With the end of... READ MORE »

First Solent launch ‘Tap On Tap Off’ tech for contactless payments and personalised fares

First Solent have launched Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) technology on their buses, allowing passengers to pay with bank cards, smartphones and smartwatches. The new tech means... READ MORE »

Hampshire's businesses react to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Yesterday marked the release of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that business investment tax relief has been made permanent and... READ MORE »

Basingstoke College of Technology celebrates double awards success

Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has been named as a double finalist at this year's Association of Colleges' (AoC) Beacon Awards - in the NOCN Group Award for... READ MORE »

Gallery: Hampshire Business Awards drinks reception brings together the county’s leading lights

Around 180 of the Hampshire business community’s best and brightest met recently for the Hampshire Business Awards finalists’ drinks reception. Held at Lainston House... READ MORE »