Fareham's Business Newsletter

April 2024

Published by Fareham Borough Council, each monthly edition delivers news, support and opportunities to businesses in Fareham.

 

 

Office to Let at Beautiful Cams Hall Estate

Faretec is situated on the historic Cams Hall Estate, a 400-acre business park and 18-hole golf course set in landscaped coastal environment. The office is accessed via a shared reception and comprises a ground floor office suite incorporating a suspended ceiling with low-energy lighting, heating and cooling via ceiling-mounted air conditioning. Shared facilities are provided in addition to four allocated car parking spaces. The suite benefits from a fibre data connection and excellent transport communications with junction 11 of the M27. Click here for more details and to book a viewing.  

 

 

 

 

Applications Open for Business Consultancy Projects

You and your business can use University of Portsmouth business students' expertise to develop your business and make lasting connections. The no-cost Business Consultancy Projects have seen hundreds of businesses gain a fresh perspective in this fast-changing business market, and have included projects such as: Developing a social media strategy; Conducting competitor analysis; Recommending new products and services; Creating sustainable ways to attract funding; Conducting staff interviews; and Evaluating customer feedback. Applications deadline is 31 May 2024. Click here to find out more and register your interest now. 

 

 

 

 

Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success - Free Webinar - 23 April - 10am

Join Small Business Britain, BT Skills for Tomorrow and marketing expert Karen Webber for a power hour webinar on how you can best use content marketing strategies for your small business. Content marketing is so much more than email newsletters and promotional efforts, it incorporate storytelling, building your community, and creating connections with your target audience. In this webinar you will delve into content marketing, where every word, image, and video holds the potential to captivate, inspire, and drive meaningful action. Click here for more information and to register for your free place. 

 

 

 

 

Free Skills Bootcamp - 24 April - 9:30am-2pm

This free-to-attend Bootcamp, run by Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), is your chance to hear from inspirational speakers to help you develop and grow your business.  Taking place at The Army Flying Museum in Stockbridge, this event is designed to benefit self-employed and small businesses from across Hampshire. Come along to network, listen to expert speakers with top tips for your business and to browse the range of exhibition stands to make your business fly!  A complimentary light lunch is included.  Click here to take a look at the line-up and book your free place here. 

 

 

 

 

Fareham Business Networking - 30 April - 9:30am

In response to feedback from local businesses, the Fareham Business Networking series of events was launched in November 2023. Since then, we've held events at Job Centre Plus, The Cormorant Pub, Fareham Innovation Centre, Fareham Leisure Centre and the Civic Offices, all of which attracted over 40 attendees from a variety of sectors. Each event has a theme and in April we are lucky enough to have a special speaker who is an industry leader in professional B2B sales and a the University of Portsmouth will be on hand to discuss their business support services. After the short speaker slot to kick things off there will be plenty of time for informal networking (no ice-breakers or elevator pitches). The next event is in the Upstairs Conference Suite at Job Centre Plus on West Street, Fareham, at 9:30am on Tuesday 30 April. Click here for more details and to reserve your spot - a warm welcome awaits!  

 

 

 

 

Advertising and Sponsorships Available to Suit All Budgets

Taking place on 8-9 June, Daedalus D-Day 80 is one of the largest D-Day Celebration events in the area. It offers you an ideal opportunity to promote your business and for you and your staff to get involved to make it the huge success it needs to be. Montserrat Events promises top class planning, promotion and marketing to create awareness and visibility which will deliver substantial audience footfall to see your branding and your association. Based on the previous delivered event the estimated visitor numbers are 10,000 over the event weekend and opportunities start from just £150+VAT. Click here for more information and to get involved.  

 

 

 

 

Networking with a Twist! 

Portsmouth, Hampshire and Solent area businesses are invited to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth on Tuesday 30 April for a special, evening gala performance with fizz, nibbles and networking. TESS by circus theatre company Ockham's Razor conveys Hardy's epic tale of 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' through world class theatricality and awe inspiring physical prowess. Tickets are just £25 and include a glass of fizz, nibbles, and networking before the show, as well as a ticket for a Dress Circle seat in this beautiful Grade II* listed theatre. Click here for full information and to book your place. 

 

 

 

 

We Consult with Our Residents on a Range of Subjects Linked to the Work of the Council

Fareham Borough Council is committed to an open process of consultation and engagement with residents and businesses of the Borough. Online surveys are one of the ways we can gather the views. All our surveys are open to the public and some are required by law and are run under statutory rules. Click here to view and take part in our current, open consultations.

 

 

 

 

Do you have a business-facing event taking place in Fareham? Are there any topics you would like to see in future newsletters? Email economicdevelopment@fareham.gov.uk and let us know. Sent this newsletter by a colleague? Subscribe here.