Free Business Support Available from Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council is offering a range of free business support for residents looking to start a business, as well as existing businesses seeking to grow.
Published: 20 July 2026
Support currently available includes:
- Start-up Mentoring – Face-to-face workshops covering the essentials of starting a business, including registering a business, insurance requirements and tax.
- Get Started and Grow – Support for newer businesses, including website creation, branding, legal advice and workshops covering marketing, social media and accountancy.
- Growth Ladder – Tailored one-to-one support for businesses that have been trading for 2–5 years.
- Build and Scale – Specialist support for eligible high-growth businesses in sectors including construction, property, trades and professional services.
- Women in Business – A fully funded programme offering workshops, skills training and networking opportunities to help women start and grow successful businesses.
For full details of the support available, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit the Staffordshire County Council business support webpages:
- Get Started and Grow: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/business/start-or-grow-your-business/get-started-and-grow-scheme
- Business Support: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/business/start-or-grow-your-business/
You can also keep up to date with upcoming workshops and events through Staffordshire County Council’s business support channels.
