Solve business challenges with expert support
Free, practical help from our student teams.
Solve a business challenge with expert support
Free, practical help from our student teams.
At a glance
Who it's for
Small and medium businesses, charities, social enterprises and not-for-profits, mainly in Portsmouth and the surrounding area
Cost
Free
Timescales
From a 30-minute appointment to a ten-week project. Most routes open at set points in the academic year
Best suited to
Work that matters to you but isn’t urgent or business-critical
Which project route is right for you?
You’ve got a problem you know needs attention. A marketing strategy that’s drifted. A website that’s holding you back. A question nobody in-house has the expertise to answer.
What you haven’t got is the time or the budget to bring in a consultancy.
Our student teams take on live business challenges as part of their studies, supervised by academic staff. There’s no fee.
Not sure which route is right? Tell us about your challenge and we’ll match you to the right route.
What students can help with
Student teams can help you to:
- Explore a business challenge or opportunity
- Carry out market or competitor research
- Develop marketing, digital and social media strategies
- Understand your customers and test ideas
- Create or improve a small business website
- Answer accounting and tax questions
- Make practical recommendations for growth or improvement
The University went beyond the task outlined in our training needs analysis. They proved excellent at getting to know our methods of operation and understanding the needs of our business.”
I am incredibly pleased with the new website. It looks really slick, tidy and professional.”
Contact Business Connect
We’ll explore how we can work with you, and connect you to the right team.
Where next?
Recruit and connect with our talent
Looking to recruit a student or graduate, offer a placement opportunity, or raise your organisation's profile? Explore the options below to find out how we can help.
