Business Support

Staffordshire University offers bespoke support suited to your business requirements whether you are a large business, an SME or just starting up. This includes fully funded support schemes, office space, state-of-art facilities, expertise (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships), apprenticeships, training courses and more. https://www.staffs.ac.uk/business-services

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is a membership organisation providing business support, training, events and more to help local businesses network and grow. https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk  

Destination Staffordshire is the official tourist board for Staffordshire dedicated to raising the profile of the county as a quality destination to visit, working with local authorities, recognised by VisitBritain / VisitEngland, and other partners. Businesses in the tourism, hospitality and leisure can become members and promote their business. Four main membership packages are available …

Carbon Tracker is SBEN’s online carbon footprinting and reporting tool that enables Staffordshire organisations to measure carbon emissions from their energy use, fuel use, travel, water consumption and energy generation. Funded through Staffordshire County Council and developed by SBEN with The Environmental Quality Mark CIC, Carbon Tracker is available free to eligible Staffordshire organisations. What …

Developed by Oxford Innovation, it is a comprehensive business diagnostic tool containing a set of business assessment questions helping to analyse and assist with environmental sustainability. It is available FREE to Staffordshire organisations (excludes Stoke-on-Trent area) https://sben.co.uk/funded-support/environmental-sustainability-growthmapper/

Are you an established business looking to grow? Whether you are looking to increase sales, recruit staff or develop new products or services, the South Staffordshire Business Hub can connect you with the latest help and support to help your business thrive. https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/south-staffordshire-business-hub/support-your-business/business-start-support

Businesses in Staffordshire are able to benefit from a new free recruitment service which will help to match their employment vacancies with appropriate potential candidates. The team of expert Employment Brokers will be able to offer advice and support with your recruitment requirements including training, apprenticeships, and work experience. https://staffsjobscareers.com/staffordshire-jobs-careers-brokerage/more/for-businesses/

Keele University offers a wide range of opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, to access professional and academic support to grow, develop and innovate including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, Apprenticeships and free online vacancy advertising of student and graduate jobs, work experience and internships Criteria:   SME in Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire https://www.keele.ac.uk/business/businesssupport/  

By Staffordshire County Council The Get Started and Grow programme provides accountancy support, digital marketing support including branding and website design and guidance on putting together cashflow forecasts and business plans. Cost: The programme is free and delivered by local professionals. Criteria: Any small business up to five years old can get support from the …

FSB is a non-profit making and non-party political membership organisation offering their members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government. https://www.fsb.org.uk/

Amazon Small Business Accelerator serves the evolving needs of the UK’s thriving small business community. The upgraded Accelerator is now available on Amazon and offers a suite of free-to-use resources for all startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses. Current and aspiring business leaders can now access more than 20 courses and 50+ videos of …

Manufacturing or engineering SMEs in the West Midlands can benefit from Made Smarter and get help to transform their business through new digital technology. The programme includes: Specialist advice and support to develop an action plan for adopting digital technology in your own detailed roadmap. Up to 50% match funding (Maximum of £20,000) available for …

The Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for innovative SMEs to explore the potential of overseas markets. This enables cohorts of 6-8 innovative SMEs to spend time in world-leading incubators abroad. The programme operates in four countries: the USA, Canada, Singapore and India. https://www.innovateukedge.ukri.org/enter-new-markets/Global-Incubator-Programme

Up to 15 high-growth innovative businesses take part in each Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). They are supported intensively by an innovation and growth specialist whilst exploring and exploiting the collaboration, growth and innovation opportunities that exist in a specific business market around a specific theme, from Agritech to AI. The GBIP provides …

The GREAT.gov.uk trade hub acts as a single digital destination to support businesses whether they are new, occasional or frequent exporters. Through it, businesses can: Get advice from an international trade adviser Find export opportunities Create a free business profile and promote their company to overseas buyers Find online marketplaces to reach international consumers Access …

Digital Boost is a free online platform that connects small businesses, charities and start-ups with volunteer experts so that they can learn essential skills and get the advice they need to grow their businesses. They offer: Unlimited 1:1 mentoring sessions with volunteer experts Small group live Masterclasses and events on popular business topics A Resource Centre with on-demand articles, blogs …

Enterprise Nation has partnered with Vodafone Business to deliver a free training programme – delivered exclusively online, and consisting of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help SMEs kickstart digital change, adopt new technology, and stay safe online. https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/business-connected?icmp=in-text-copy_learn-more  

Be the Business is an independent, not-for-profit organisation helping business owners and leaders improve the performance of their business. Be the Business Mentoring matches leaders from small and medium-sized businesses with executives from some of the UK’s leading companies including Accenture, Amazon, John Lewis, Lloyds and Siemens. Backed by government, the free Be the Business …

The free NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level. The programme could help you gain the knowledge and skills to excel in a range of business areas: Accessing new markets Attracting talent and building an effective team Access to growth funding Leadership development Developing a scalable infrastructure …

Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts at world-class business schools, this leadership course will provide time away from the challenges of running a business to invest in your leadership, and to learn how to take your business to the next level. The course is 90% funded by the Government and offers peer learning …