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New Year, New Boost: Empowering local businesses with High Street Boost South Staffordshire
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Start 2025 strong with High Street Boost South Staffordshire, a transformative initiative designed to help local businesses grow, innovate, and thrive. Our programme offers personalised one-to-one sessions aimed at boosting your business for long-term success.
What to expect from your one-to-one session:
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Effective Retail Presentation: Learn how to enhance your business’s visual appeal to capture attention and make a lasting impression. Get expert tips on both interior and exterior displays that help you stand out.
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Retail Sustainability: Gain practical advice on managing margins, controlling costs, and boosting profitability. These sessions will help you improve financial performance through small, impactful changes.
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Mastering Digital and Social Media: Improve your online presence and engage customers through social media to drive sales. Learn strategies for growing your digital footprint and using online marketing to your advantage.
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Building Strong Community Connections: Discover how to position your business as a key asset in the local community, fostering customer loyalty and long-term growth.
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Achieving High Street Excellence: If your business is already trading, but you’re looking to attract more customers and boost sales, these sessions will help you refine your marketing and stay competitive.
Please click here to register your interest. (please note, the registration part is located at the bottom of the web page).
Support available for new businesses through Start in South Staffs programme
We offer valuable support for new and growing businesses in the district through the Start in South Staffs programme. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or have recently taken the step into self-employment, this initiative is designed to provide the guidance and resources needed to help your business flourish and grow.
The Start in South Staffs programme offers practical advice and tailored support for entrepreneurs and businesses that have been trading for up to two years.
The programme provides access to a bespoke package of support, including workshops and expert-led sessions, aimed at equipping new business owners with the fundamental tools and knowledge to run a successful business. These workshops cover key areas such as marketing, financial planning, and operational strategies, ensuring entrepreneurs are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the early stages of business.
New businesses in the district can choose to participate in either online or in-person sessions, while also benefiting from one-to-one support. This flexible approach ensures that businesses can access the support that best suits their needs.
Register your free spot by clicking here.
Free Carbon Literacy training for businesses
 As part of our Green Solutions Programme, join us in taking part of our free carbon literacy training. This training provides valuable insights into carbon management, enabling businesses to take meaningful action towards a greener future.
The training, taking place on 11th-12th February 2025, is designed to help business owners, managers, and employees understand the impact of carbon emissions and how to implement strategies to reduce them. Participants will gain practical knowledge on sustainable practices, energy efficiency, and how to incorporate environmental considerations into everyday business operations.
What to Expect from the Training:
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Understanding Carbon Impact: Learn about the science of climate change and the role businesses play in carbon emissions.
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Practical Actions for Sustainability: Discover simple steps that can be taken within your business to reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Carbon Footprint Reduction: Get guidance on how to measure and reduce your carbon footprint through practical, low-cost strategies.
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Green Business Certification: By completing the training, participants will receive a Carbon Literacy Certificate, a valuable credential for businesses committed to sustainability.
How to Get Involved:
Spaces for this free training are limited, so be sure to secure your online spot today. Register your place by clicking here.
Unlock the Power of Social Value in Your Business
Staffordshire County Council is inviting business leaders and industry experts to a breakfast event focused on Supporting Care Leavers into Employment. This event will explore how social value initiatives can create valuable opportunities for education, employment, and training for care-experienced young people in Staffordshire.
Taking place on Wednesday, 26 March, from 8.00am to 10.00am at Trentham Park Golf Club (Park Drive, ST4 8AE), the event will provide an opportunity to hear from industry experts about the important role businesses can play in supporting care leavers and how these initiatives benefit both communities and organisations.
Register your place by clicking here.
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