Business support
My own Boss
Are you thinking of starting your own business but you’re not quite sure on where to start? We have fully funded business coaches who can offer you bespoke support to help get your business idea of the ground. We can support you to achieve your goals of working for yourself and becoming self-employed. The dedicated team of coaches provide FREE information, coaching and guidance in all aspects of self-employment. This includes:
- Business planning
- HMRC registration
- Financial planning
To access this support please email getstarted@staffordshire.gov.uk
Get Started and Grow
Small businesses up to 5 years old can access fully funded Marketing, social media, Accountancy, HR and Legal support. If you are based in Staffordshire (not Stoke-on-Trent) you may be eligible for support from the Get Started and Grow scheme.
0% Start-up loans
Are you a brand-new business or your business is less than five years old? You could be eligible for an interest-free loan of between £3,000 to £5,000 with no requirement for match funding (available to eligible businesses based in Staffordshire, not including Stoke-on-Trent). Check your eligibility and find out more information about 0% Start-up Loans.