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PBE meetings provide the perfect balance between informal networking & structured business exchange This in turn of course, helps to grow your business.
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Portsmouth Business Exchange (PBE) meetings provide the perfect balance between informal networking and structured business exchange, so the meetings are both fun and productive. The Portsmouth Business Exchange was founded by a group of local business owners, who wanted to develop professional working relationships with people they could rely on to enhance the growth of both their own businesses

and that of others. While your competitors are still in bed, you are up, exchanging business and continuing to grow your company. At the Portsmouth Business Exchange you will meet lots of friendly and dynamic business people who are passionate about helping each other grow their companies through quality contacts and recommendations. PBE is designed to be a structured way to meet new people and develop relationships which can benefit your business. As members get to know you, your business and the services you offer, members can begin to refer and recommend your business to their friends, family, work colleagues and other contacts. As a member, you will then also be able to exchange and recommend the services of other members, helping their businesses to grow as well. It is this mutually beneficial business networking relationship, which ensures the continued success of our group.

09/05/2025

Important Update!!!!

CHANGE OF DATE FOR NEXT WEEK'S MEETING

Next week only, our usual schedule has changed due to a conflict with another networking event. We'll be meeting on Thursday, 15th May, from 9:00am to 10:30am at Spark Community Space.

There’s no speaker lined up for this session, so we’ll be hosting an open discussion. It’s a great chance for relaxed conversation, informal networking, and a warm drink in good company.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/portsmouth-business-networking

15/04/2025

This coming Wednesday 16th April is an in-person meeting at Spark Community Space, arrive from 9am for a 9.15am start. This week’s speaker is someone well known to regular PBErs, Bill Moulsdale.

Bill will be giving Part II of his talk from a fortnight ago, but if you missed Part I, don’t worry! Bill is presenting a tale of adventure on the high seas and you will be just as entertained on Wednesday even if you missed him last time!

The meeting is also a chance to enjoy some informal networking, so please do come along.

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/portsmouth-business-networking/

31/03/2025

This coming Wednesday 2nd April is an in-person meeting at Spark Community Space, arrive from 9am for a 9.15am start. This week’s speaker is someone well known to regular PBErs, Bill Moulsdale.

Bill will be giving us an inspirational story of overcoming adversity, problems and danger on an epic adventure by sea and land.

Setting sail from Ramsgate in 1992 in a 28ft boat to travel to Rhodes in the very south of Greece, passing through France, Italy and the Greek Islands, through storms, blistering heat and scenery both beautiful and ugly. And all before satellite navigation was a thing.

This is going to be an epic meeting! Please join us to listen to Bill tell us all about his adventures and for some supportive networking.

We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/portsmouth-business-networking/?mc_cid=c8586e5d34&mc_eid=bf79829854

10/03/2025

This week our meeting is online, Wednesday 12th March, starting at 9am.

The online meeting is always informal and friendly, so please feel free to join in, even if it is just to show your face and say hello. If you can bring some helpful information, tips or advice, please do so or if you have a particular challenge at the moment, why not see if other PBE attendees can help you out?

There is a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in the group so the more who attend, the more people are likely to gain from coming along. So why not join us?

We look forward to seeing you.

Sign up here: https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/pbeonline/

Our next in person meeting at Spark Community Space is on Wednesday 19th March where the speaker will be Sarah Carter, a marketing strategist. More detailed information about Sarah’s talk will follow soon.

On Wednesday 2nd April there will be a follow up workshop from Steve O’Neill. This workshop will be great for those who attended Steve’s last session for PBE but if you didn’t make it last time, that is no problem. You can still attend, enjoy and will understand all the information at this next workshop. Like last time, this workshop will be held at the Hollywood Bowl at Gunwharf, further booking details to follow.

PBE Online Networking Meetings Please book your place at our next friendly business networking meeting! At our new time 9am every other Wednesday (2nd & 4th Wednesday). Our online sessions are currently FREE and open to everyone. If you’d like to book your place at our next meeting, please fill in...

27/02/2025

Bumped into an OG

14/02/2025

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 19th February at SPARK Community Space, arrive after 9am for a 9.15am start.

This week our speaker is Jeanette Jones from Anygreenwilldo.

Jeanette has plenty of advice on how to green your business, which should increase your customers. Jeanette says of herself:

‘I’m a Grandma on a mission! My beautiful granddaughter Miya came along a bit earlier than I was expecting, making me a Grandma at 45! Her arrival got me thinking about the state of things in the world. It’s the topic on everyone’s lips but no one seems to know what to do to prevent the deterioration of our environment. It seems like an overwhelming task to ‘save the world’! You don’t have to single-handedly save the world, just make a few ripples. I hope that by letting you know about available products, it will give you the power to choose, and by choosing to make little changes in your daily buying habits, then you can have that incredible feeling of making a difference too!’

So please come along and listen to Jeanette’s valuable advice. There will also be the usual networking opportunities, a chance to chat with like minds and support Spark Community Space.

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/portsmouth-business-networking/

04/02/2025

The next LinkedIn Local event will be held on February 27th 2025.

For details on speakers (including our own Jodie Goodchild!), sponsors, charities supported and booking, click the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linkedin-local-portsmouth-16-27th-feb-2025-tickets-928502936277?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&mc_cid=3f402c9c04&mc_eid=bf79829854

24/01/2025

One of our members has written this blog to help with their recruitment, what do you think

"🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 GHS Group is looking for a skilled Domestic Gas Engineer to join our family-run business with over 50 years of excellence. 🌟 Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, career development, and a welcoming team. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something great! Apply no...

13/01/2025

Join Us This Wednesday – Online and Energised!🤩

This week’s meeting is happening online, Wednesday, 15th January, at 9am. Kickstart your day with a lively, supportive session! Share your wins, tackle your challenges, and connect with fellow professionals in a friendly space. Let’s make progress together!

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/pbeonline/

22nd January 2025 – A Story of Triumph and Inspiration

Sarah Jouault is back! At 71 years young, she competed in the Ironman Championships in New Zealand this past December, adding to her legacy as a past winner and dedicated athlete. Sarah will share her remarkable journey in competitive sports, her new book, and her tireless efforts fundraising for children’s charities.

Further details coming soon 🤩

🎳 5th February 2025 – Bowl, Network, and Level Up!
Get ready for a fantastic in-person event at Hollywood Bowl, Gunwharf!

The amazing Steve O’Neill will lead an interactive workshop designed to help you think big, find your purpose, and set goals that truly matter.

Here’s the lineup:

🎳 Networking
🎳 Delicious bacon rolls
🎳 A fun, hands-on workshop
🎳 Bowling!

🎟️ Cost: £25 (includes a donation to Spark Community Space). Only 20 spots available, so act fast!
🕘 Start Time: 9am
🚗 Parking: Gunwharf Quays – £4.30 (2–3 hours) or £6.20 (3–4 hours). Car sharing encouraged, or take a bus!

Book here: https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/hollywood-bowl-networking-hands-on-workshop/

09/12/2024

HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to the PBE Christmas Gathering last Thursday! You made it such a fantastic night! 🌟 Extra special thanks to Mandy Magee and the amazing Keppel’s Head Hotel for hosting us with incredible food and a whole lot of festive cheer. 🎅🍽️ The turnout was brilliant, and it’s safe to say a great time was had by all! 🎉

This week, we’re back together for a face-to-face meeting at Spark Community Space!

No guest speaker this time—it’s a more relaxed, open session. Bring along your updates, reflect on the past year, and get stuck into some good old-fashioned chatting.

Oh, and who knows? There might just be a fun quiz or surprise activity in store! 😉

📍 Where: Spark Community Space
🕘 When: Wednesday 11th December, arrive from 9am for a 9:15am start.

https://www.portsmouthbusinessexchange.co.uk/portsmouth-business-networking/

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