What We Offer
The Business Support and Visitor Economy Team provides free, impartial advice to help you start, develop or scale your business. Our tailored support is available to any business stage, of any size, any sector which is based in the district or even considering relocation.
We can support your business growth and development through the means of:
- Encouraging inward investment
- Accessing grants and finance
- Providing practical business support advice from experienced business support officers
- Attending a selection of workshop programmes covering a diverse range of topics
- Connecting your business with support organisations and key stakeholders to access funded schemes
- Skills and training advice
- Explore trading internationally
- Relocation to new premises
- Expanding your existing premises
- Digital marketing & Sales
- Planning, Building Control, Environmental Health, regulation and compliance
Or have you considered starting a business, have you developed an idea for a new product or service and are now ready to take the next step?
Stafford Borough Council offers a supportive environment for starting your business journey, supplying you with the tools, knowledge and ensuring you have a solid framework behind you to build a successful business.
Join our pre-start cohorts to build your confidence and develop the skills you need to move your business idea forward. Delivered over four consecutive sessions, the programme is led by experienced business support officers who will guide you through each step.
Next Steps
Complete our short online enquiry form via the link below, a business support officer will then contact you to arrange a convenient time to meet and discuss the support you require, this could be via a phonecall, teams call or a visit to your premises.
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