Marketing Apprentice

A recent report from the Pensions Commission has reignited an important national conversation: millions of people across the UK are not saving enough for retirement. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, this issue can feel even more significant. Unlike traditional employees, many business owners do not have access to workplace pensions, employer contributions or structured financial support. When you run your own business, responsibility for both your business and your long-term...

Earlier this year, Portobello Business Centre launched a new initiative with a simple goal: help one London business take the next step towards becoming B Corp certified. Working alongside purpose-led consultancy transformacy, PBC created a fully funded B Corp certification package designed to remove one of the biggest barriers facing small businesses - cost. The initiative invited London SMEs already operating responsibly across areas such as sustainability, governance, people and community...

If you’re heading down to the market today, make sure you stop by and support Silvia at her stall Silvia is the founder of May I Hot Chocolate, serving rich, organic hot chocolate made using just three premium ingredients: coconut sugar, cacao and thickener. In Silvia’s own words: “May I Hot Chocolate isn't just a drink. It's an experience.” This is exactly what our market programme is all about giving small businesses and founders the chance to get in front of real customers, test ideas,...