Starting or growing your business

Support for businesses aged 0-5 years based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke-on-Trent. With projects to help budding entrepreneurs get started with the basics, Website development, Branding packages and specific help for businesses looking to grow.

Growth Ladder - free, expert support to help your business grow

Are you ready to take the next step with your business?

Growth Ladder gives Staffordshire businesses that have been trading for 2 - 5 years access to fully funded, one-to-one support from an experienced Growth Consultant. You’ll get dedicated time to focus on your business, identify opportunities for growth and turn your plans into clear, practical actions. The programme is fully funded by Staffordshire County Council, so there is no cost to your business. 

What you'll get from the Growth Ladder

Up to three hours of tailored one-to-one support, including:

  • Growth Diagnostic: A focused look at your business, your goals and opportunities for growth.
  • Personalised Growth Action Plan: Clear, practical next steps tailored to your business.
  • Two follow-up sessions: Time to review progress, tackle challenges and keep your plans moving forward.

Is your business eligible? 

Growth Ladder is available to businesses that:

  • are based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke-on-Trent
  • have been trading for 2 - 5 years
  • have a Companies House number or UTR

Support is available across Lichfield, Stafford, Cannock, Tamworth, East Staffordshire, South Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. 

Find out how we can help

Businesses based in Tamworth if eligible will be able to apply for a £1000 Grant from Tamworth Borough council.

Request a callback and we’ll get in touch to learn more about your business, answer any questions and talk you through the support available.

It’s not a lengthy application process and there’s no cost to you - just a quick conversation to get you started.

Request a callback