Get Started and Grow scheme

Free, expert-led support for Staffordshire businesses under 5 years old — choose one tailored package in marketing, social media, accountancy, HR or legal.

Overview

Get Started and Grow supports businesses aged 0-5 years based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke-on-Trent.

The support offers bespoke Website and Branding for new businesses starting up the area free of charge.

All spaces have now been allocated for this financial year. Applications will open again on 13 April 2026 and we will keep your expression of interest on file for consideration when the programme reopens.

To be eligible, you must have either a Companies House number or a UTR number, and be ready to start trading and have a Staffordshire Trading address.

To register your interest please complete the Expression of interest form.

Business aged between 2 to 5 years and who are looking to grow their business can complete the Expression of Interest Form.

Growth ladder expression of interest form