If you have been thinking about starting your own business, there is some practical help on the way. Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council are jointly running a series of workshops called Start Smart, designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence, skills and guidance they need to get going.
What's involved?
The programme runs across four sessions, each delivered by experienced business support officers. The focus is hands-on and practical, covering the key skills and knowledge that anyone setting up a new business is likely to need. Sessions are free and open to people from across both council areas.
All four sessions take place in November in Stafford Borough. Equivalent workshops for Cannock Chase are planned to follow in the new year.
How to sign up
Places need to be booked in advance. Full details and registration are available at staffordbc.gov.uk. If you would like to find out more before booking, or want to explore the wider business support on offer, you can also contact the Economic Development and Regeneration Team directly on 01785 619000 or 01543 464267.
For Gnosall residents with a business idea they have been sitting on, this is a low-barrier opportunity to get proper, face-to-face support without having to travel far or pay for private advice.
Source: staffordbc.gov.uk
