Free event for businesses in Hampshire
Business Spotlights
Free Business Sessions & Networking Event 15th Oct 2024
Does your business need a little support? Want to get some free marketing, financial or business coaching?
The Business Spotlights hosted with South Hampshire College Group brings together industry experts from around the area for a special one day event at Aspex Portsmouth on the 15th of October 2024.
This gives you the opportunity to book private, one-on-one sessions with professionals in their industries and network with other amazing businesses from the area. If you are looking for grants or funding, we can help. If you want to boost your marketing, we have experts to guide you. Want to try out business coaching, we have a licensed coach on hand.
We’ve even got a professional photographer on standby to give you a new LinkedIn headshot.
You can book appointments with any expert by checking out who you’d like to meet and booking your appointments below. If you want to meet more than one expert, that’s absolutely fine (just remember to keep pressing the book now and claim your spots with the experts you want to meet).
Don’t forget you can also attend a FREE networking lunch between 12:30 – 2:30 – just book below.
Learn More About Business Spotlights
@deliveredsocial Business Spotlights is Coming to Portsmouth - 15th October! @jonathanbirduk and @terencecarvalho90 will be hosting social clinics to help boost your business marketing efforts. These clinics are bespoke to your business, so booking is essential. Lou and Lottie from @deliveredsocial will be hosting Instagram Tasters, so book today if you'd like to learn to use Instagram effectively. Jodie Phelps will be on hand to assist with business financing. Whether you’re a start-up, a fledging business or an established firm, Jodie can advise you on how to keep on top of your finances. @sohaila.sophia is an accredited Personal Performance Life & NLP Coach who loves to help others prioritise a life of fulfilment – either in business or our personal lives. Book a free (and private) one-hour coaching session with Sohaila on the day to discover if business coaching can help you grow. David Grosse's experience as an experienced lender, business owner, and advisor equips him with the empathy required to navigate the complexities of business financing from all perspectives. If you’re an established business looking to finance growth or expansion, David will help you find the best-fit finance for your strategic plans. Monika Dabrowska will be hosting private sessions about Innovate UK funding and how to start the grant writing process. This is a must-attend for all businesses looking to secure grant funding! Alice from Home of HR will be able to assist you in navigating through the complexities of employment legislation and help you understand what is absolutely necessary to have in place when taking on employees. She will also be providing information on what to prepare and look out for ahead of any new Labour government employment changes from 2025….yes there may be a few coming! There are even funding opportunities available with South Hampshire College Group (yep - funding!). #BusinessEvents #Networking #BusinessNetworking #BusinessSpotlights ♬ original sound - Delivered Social
Your Hosts
Sohaila Sophia
I’m an accredited Personal Performance Life & NLP Coach who loves to help others prioritise a life of fulfilment – either in business or our personal lives.
Book a free one-hour coaching session with me for your Business Spotlight.
Jonathan Bird
Jon built Delivered Social to be a ‘true’ marketing agency for businesses that think they can’t afford one. A dedicated marketer, international speaker and proven business owner – Jon’s a fountain of knowledge – after he’s had a cup of coffee that is.
Molly Cooper
Looking for business support, funding, expertise or access to industry standard machinery? These are just some of the things that Molly can help you with. Working as part of the Further Education Innovation Fund (FEIF) project team for South Hampshire College Group, Molly is here to discuss your business’s challenges, needs and plans to find a way to help you innovate and grow.
Monika Dabrowska
Do you want to apply for Innovate UK funding but don’t know where to start? How to prepare a grant application to get a better score? What reviewers and assessors are looking for? Monika can help companies with any queries or concerns related to grant funding. Monika is providing a 45-minute session to discuss your project idea, check your eligibility criteria and advise on your Innovate UK grant application.
Terence Carvalho
COO of Delivered Social with 15+ years of management experience. Before the world of digital marketing, Terence had a distinguished award winning career in hospitality however he can certainly sympathise with small business owners who work long hours with never ending lists of tasks to complete including marketing at those establishments too!
Jodie Phelps
With 14 years of experience in the financial industry, Jodie is a passionate financial adviser.
Jodie can assist with budgeting and cash flow management, growing savings and investments and securing business financial health. Whether you’re a start-up, a fledging business or an established firm, Jodie can advise you how to keep on top of your finances. She can also assist with setting up new pensions, maximising wealth through tax-efficient strategies and providing protection against worst-case scenarios.
David Grosse
David, founder of Number Eight Business Finance, brings over 35 years of experience in the financial marketplace and is highly regarded in his field.
David’s experience as a lender, business owner and advisor equips him with the empathy required to navigate the complexities of business financing from all perspectives. If you’re an established business looking to finance growth or expansion then David will help you find the best-fit finance for your strategic plans.
Lou & Lottie
Lou Mander and Lottie Jermey make up the dynamic social media team at Delivered Social. Lou brings valuable experience from growing her own small business on social media, while Lottie complements this with her expertise. Together, they’re the dream team for all things Instagram, offering help with everything from crafting the perfect bio to sharing top tips for mastering the platform. Whether you’re looking to make your business shine or stand out, Lou and Lottie are here to guide you every step of the way!
Izzy Ferguson
Izzy is a photographer based in Hampshire, specialising in fashion and also shooting automotive events. She’s been photographing since the age of 13 and developed her passion for fashion through my years at college, studying photography and graphic design. Izzy will be on hand to capture a stunning LinkedIn Headshot for you.
No need to book – the camera’s charged!