6 ways Staffordshire's Enterprise Centre can help you to grow without the long-term commitment

As a small business you deserve fully flexible and affordable workspace options that work for you.

At Staffordshire County Council's eight Enterprise Centres, we prioritise your growth with competitive, adaptable terms on office or workspace that keep pace with your changing needs. So if you want a smaller or bigger space, but you don't want to leave the centre, we can accommodate you.

Whether you're just starting out or expanding your vision and business, our spaces offer the freedom to grow without long-term commitments.

• Office spaces of various sizes
• Workshops of various sizes
• Flexible meeting rooms*
• Hotdesks*
• Networking areas
• Welcoming receptions that can also put you in touch with the world of local business support
• Rent a mail box at Shire Hall Enterprise Centre? - get a professional business address.

* Hourly and day rates available - no need for any contracts at all.?

Richard Kessel, RBK Accountant Ltd, based at Lymedale Business Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, said:

"The rates are competitive. I don't bat an eyelid when the rates come through.? You can start in a small room as a small business, and then you can either stay there or you can go onto larger premises in the Enterprise Centre."

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Transforming my business with Newcastle Enterprise Centre

Sarah, founder of The Scone Tea Party Catering Co, explains how she transformed her business with the support of Newcastle Enterprise Centre!

From starting small to doubling her workspace, hear her inspiring journey and why our flexible, affordable workspaces are perfect for growing businesses.

Workshops are available to rent at Newcastle Enterprise Centre – find out more

County council drive to boost aspiration and skilled employment gathers pace

A drive by the county council to increase people’s career aspirations and develop their skills to meet workforce needs has gathered pace with significant achievements in recent months.

It has set out key priorities to ensure that people of all ages can take advantage of growing employment opportunities in Staffordshire across a range of sectors. Working with partners there is now a broad range of training and development available countywide, including:

• The Staffordshire Jobs and Careers service gives both job seekers and those looking to develop their workplace skills, and businesses looking to recruit, a single point of contact. It matches people with suitable and relevant employment opportunities.
• The Ignite programme - The county council aims to educate young people with entrepreneurial skills and how small enterprises operate. It has now expanded with a pilot scheme for year nine secondary school students.?
• The?Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire and Careers Hub, which is now coordinated by the county council, has 108 schools and colleges as members and supports young people in making the right choices when considering future employment. Supported by 50 businesses, it has enabled over 1,000 young people secure work experience positions.?

Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills Philip White said: “Our employment and skills programme is a comprehensive one and has delivered significant achievements in recent months. The services provided and broad range of targeted initiatives are making a real difference to people every day.

“Whatever someone’s age, having the appropriate skills and development opportunities which are relevant to today’s workforce needs really helps their confidence and employment chances.

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