Start-up help
Get started and grow scheme
Now is the perfect time to launch or expand your business in Staffordshire. Partially funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Get Started and Grow scheme provides support to help businesses—up to five years old—establish themselves and thrive.
Choose from fully funded:
- Accountancy, financial planning, and managing cash flow.
- Free legal advice
- Website development
- Branding and logo design services
- Social media and digital marketing support
Find out more about the scheme
My own boss programme
The programme is run by Staffordshire County Council, which is part of their broader business support initiative aimed at helping individuals start their own businesses.
The programme offers fully funded business coaching, covering areas such as business planning, HMRC registration, and financial planning. Find out more here.
Start-up support from Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
A free, three-stage programme offering workshops on planning, finance, marketing, and pitching—plus one-to-one business advisor support and helpful templates.
Sessions are available online or in person at Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth Enterprise Centre. Find out more here.
NextGen start-up support in Staffordshire
NextGen offers free start-up guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs in Staffordshire. The programme includes workshops, mentoring, and practical resources to help individuals turn business ideas into reality.