Delivered through a series of virtual workshops and one to one session, it will put your business idea on the strongest footing to start.

It aims to build on and complement existing support for new businesses, with a focus on helping them to be robust in overcoming future challenges. The aim is to aid the creation of 200 start-up business in key sectors in Staffordshire each year, with the programme set out over three years.

People across the county who have been furloughed, whose job may be at risk, who have already been made redundant or see this period as an opportunity to progress their start-up plans are being urged to get in touch.

It will be delivered by the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce on behalf of the County Council and provide online sessions offering support and advice on a range of issues.

To Join the programme you must, be thinking of setting up a new business or have been trading for less than 12 months and be based in Staffordshire. You will need to sign up and complete all 4 workshops in the programme.