Dates announced for free start-up support sessions in Staffordshire
Business consultancy and start-up support specialist Go True North UK has announced the dates for free startup support sessions, following a contract received by Staffordshire County Council.
Go True North will deliver support through its flagship Vision to Venture programme, a structured 12-module online learning and mentoring programme built on Lean Start-up methodology.
It will also cover business basics including registering, insurance, bookkeeping, tax, legal requirements, branding and more.
The programme is suitable for anyone thinking about starting a business or in their first five years of trading.
Each session will include a two-hour one to one meeting to build a 90-day action plan, fortnightly drop-in sessions across the area, access to the online Vision to Venture Course & Community and access to the Business Builders WhatsApp community.
Participants could also join the Vision to Venture podcast and become a ChaseBassador.
The workshops will be held on:
Wednesday 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 3pm, Daisy’s Kitchen, Rugeley.
Tuesday 8 September 2026, 9.30am to 3pm, 1 Step Beyond, Rummer Hill, Cannock.
Thursday 8 October 2026, 9.30am to 3pm, Fiction & Fairy Lights, Hednesford.
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 9:30am to 3pm, Daisy’s Kitchen, Rugeley.
Tuesday 8 December 2026, 9.30am to 3pm, 1 Step Beyond, Rummer Hill, Cannock.
Thursday 14 January 2027, 9.30am to 3pm, Fiction & Fairy Lights, Hednesford.
Tuesday 9 February 2027, 9.30am to 3pm, Daisy’s Kitchen, Rugeley.
Tuesday 9 March 2027, 9.30am to 3pm, 1 Step Beyond, Rummer Hill, Cannock.
Thursday 8 April 2027, 9.30am to 3pm, Fiction & Fairy Lights, Hednesford.
Neil Betts (pictured) said: "These Staffordshire County Council workshops are all about giving people in Cannock Chase the practical tools to actually get their business idea moving, not just talk about it.
“Whether you're just starting out or you've been to a session before and want to sharpen things up, you'll leave with clear, honest next steps you can put into action straight away.”
