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We're delighted to share that Portobello Business Centre CIC has been shortlisted for the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce Awards 2026 in the Charity or Social Enterprise of the Year category. Being shortlisted is recognition of the work our team does every day to support local entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses. It's also a reflection of the determination and success of the businesses we have the privilege of working with. The winners will be announced on...

For many small business owners, the past few years have felt like a constant balancing act. One month you're dealing with rising costs. The next you're trying to attract new customers, recruit staff or make difficult decisions about where to invest your time and money. Just when things begin to settle, something else changes. So, when a new Prime Minister takes office, it's understandable that many business owners start asking the same question: "What could this mean for my business?" This...

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published new research showing that growth confidence among UK small businesses has fallen to its lowest level since the survey began in 2014. Rising operating costs, taxation and wider economic uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on many business owners. What's particularly interesting is that this comes at a time when we're also seeing new opportunities emerge. Over the past week, the British Business Bank has announced an expansion of the...