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Helping You Build a Business That Lasts
Starting a business is exciting – but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Start-Up Launchpad is here to help you turn your idea into a thriving, sustainable business. Whether you’re just about to launch or already trading and looking to grow, our programme is designed to give you the tools, confidence, and support you need to succeed.
With nearly half of new businesses not making it past their fifth year, we’re here to change that story – starting with yours.
If you’re based in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, or Southampton, and you’re:
We welcome limited companies and sole traders across all industries.
We’re not just here to help you survive – we want to see you thrive. Our goal is to help you:
Our support is practical, personal, and packed with value. The programme is delivered in three stages:
The next Start-up Launchpad cohort will take place at the following locations. Please note there are three sessions per location and you need to be able to attend all three.
Spaces are limited and completing the registration form does not guarantee a place on the programme. Once registered, you will be contacted directly to discuss eligibility and details of your new business.
Venue: Portsmouth Civic Offices
Venue: Network Eagle Lab
Venue: Building 41
We’ll help you:
We’ll guide you through:
We’ll show you how to:
Paul Sims, founder of Negotia, is a serial founder, expert sales coach & dealmaker with 25+ years’ experience helping start-ups and scale-up Founders build pipelines & revenue.
A qualified executive coach with 1,000+ hours, he works hands-on with founders and leadership teams to sharpen messaging, design go-to-market strategies, and deliver sustainable growth.
Jayne is an experienced senior leader, with over two decades operating at a Board level for the Manpower Group and growing two multi-million pound businesses. She has handled finance, marketing, sales, and operations and has developed and launched new products and services nationally and internationally. She specialises in Talent and Workforce Solutions.
Jayne has a portfolio career, runs her own business, and delivers leadership programmes for the University of Portsmouth and King’s College London.
Luke is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 15 years of experience in the finance sector. He is a Partner at Azets, one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory groups and a top 10 Accountancy firm, operating in the SME market with offices throughout the UK and Europe.
Luke works across the Solent region, based primarily in the Portsmouth office. He acts for a diverse and growing portfolio, from sole traders to owner managed businesses, SMEs and large corporates. Luke advises across a broad range of sectors and enjoys building strong relationships with his clients and advising them through all stages of the business life cycle and ensuring a holistic approach covering both their personal and corporate affairs.
Luke is married and has three children who (happily) tend to take up a lot of his free time!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your business journey, we’re ready to walk it with you. Fill in this form and a member of the team will be in touch. Let’s build something great – together.
