We can help you make the most of Hampshire’s business potential.
Whether you have questions about property specifications or the recruitment of skilled staff, connectivity in the county or about access to key centres of innovation and research, our team is ready to provide all the support you need.
- Dedicated account manager support – our team of account managers are here to support you
- Bespoke research – our team of economists and social researchers can undertake research & analysis and advise on a wide range of business and economic themes
- Connections to educational, research and business support organisations
- Introductions to other businesses in your sector and supply chain
- Demographic information and labour market intelligence
- Advice on available sources of funding and support to apply for funding
Our dedicated team can work with you to help meet your business needs.
Networks
We know how critical it is to develop your networks – potential clients, potential collaborators, sources of innovation and best practice. We work closely with Government, academia and businesses enabling us to connect companies with others to fulfil their growth ambitions. Speak to your account manager on how we can help grow your network.
Support with business intelligence, research and analysis
Our Economic Intelligence team have extensive experience and expertise in economic and social research and analysis.
See how our Economic Intelligence team can help you
SME exporting support
We can provide you with information about the services available to help your business grow internationally.
Hampshire County Council, along with several other regions in Europe, have developed a new tool to help businesses prepare, plan and deliver new exporting opportunities. The Global EIS Tool can provide some guiding methodology, including checklists, to support you in starting your exporting journey.
Find out more about Global EIS tool
External key sources of support
We work with a range of public and private sector partners to ensure that there is a wide range of support available.
WSX Enterprise – offering a range of business support programmes.
Oxford Innovation – incubation, mentoring and support for new knowledge-based businesses.
SetSquared – helping SMEs innovate in partnership with universities.
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – owned and led by its membership comprising of local business organisations of all sectors and sizes. They also provide Training services, International Trade services, a host of membership benefits and member offers, and links to a variety of groups and committees.
Federation of Small Businesses – offering not for profit small business advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in UK government.