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Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce

Start-up programme - all the advice and practical help you need to start a business is available for free with our team of business start-up advisers.

Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub

A focal point for businesses that wish to grow offering access to co-ordinated and cohesive growth programmes, business networks, growth groups and links to specialist information, advice and services.

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

The Open University course will take you through the decisions you will need to make when building a business.

Prince's Trust | Business tools

A range of tips, videos and resources for setting up a business that will help make your enterprise a success.

Video | Prince's Trust | How to be your best

The Apprentice winner Mark Wright shares his success tips for starting your own business.

Gov.uk | Set up a business

Get help and support for setting up your business.

Skills Bootcamps

These flexible courses of up to 16 weeks give you the opportunity to gain the in-demand skills employers are looking for and fast-track to a job interview.

Over 400 free courses to boost your job prospects (aged 19+)

Whether you’re looking to progress in your current industry or want to try something new, build on your existing strengths with a free qualification.

Want to be an Apprentice?

Take steps to secure your future with an apprenticeship by contacting the Ladder for Staffordshire.

Become an apprentice

Find out how to become an apprentice and information about starting your apprenticeship with the GOV.UK Apprenticeship Service.