Paid one-to-one business advice for London startups and small businesses

Running a business today can feel like a constant juggling act.

From finding customers and managing cashflow to improving your website, using social media, adopting AI, getting funding-ready or making better use of customer data, there is a lot for small business owners to stay on top of.

Portobello Business Centre provides paid one-to-one business advice for startups, sole traders, social enterprises and small businesses based in London but outside the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The support is practical, friendly and tailored to your circumstances. An experienced adviser will take time to understand your business, identify the main challenges you are facing and help you agree realistic next steps.

Support can include:

• Business planning and strategy.
• Startup guidance.
• Marketing and customer acquisition.
• Website and digital visibility.
• Google Business Profile and local search.
• Social media and content planning.
• AI tools and simple automation.
• CRM and customer database advice.
• Funding readiness and grant applications.
• Sales, pricing and growth.
• Cash flow, resilience and operational planning.

This service is suitable for London-based business owners who want clear, experienced advice and are not eligible for the free Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea business support programme.

Whether you are at the idea stage, recently started trading or looking to develop an existing business, we can help you step back, focus your priorities and make better decisions with more confidence.

This is a paid service. Fees and support options will be discussed before any work begins.

To find out more, please complete the enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.