Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt shows her support for first Portsmouth PopUp Business School

The event saw 144 people get involved in a series of online workshops, including a guest appearance from Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt.

Ms Mordaunt said: ‘In these especially challenging times, it’s great to see entrepreneurship and self-employment being promoted and encouraged, not only helping people to get back on their feet, but also to thrive.’

The two-week course, sponsored by Portsmouth City Council and Southern Housing Group, helped to inspire people and give them the tools and confidence they need to launch their ideas into reality.

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Since its inception, PopUp Business School has helped over 1,500 businesses across the UK.

Simon Paine, PopUp Business School co-founder and CEO, said: 'You don’t need money, experience or a university degree to start a business. You just need an idea, some passion and a bit of help.

‘Many of those attending will leave with a business and a first sale. Those who don’t will still take away business skills, practical advice and confidence. We like to say: ‘this is the best business course money can’t buy.’

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