Start-Up Business Support Programme for Walsall Businesses

Want to be your own boss? | Have a business idea but not sure where to start?

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are delivering support services for Walsall start-up businesses to grow economic prosperity and employment opportunities, helping new and growing businesses on behalf of Walsall Council as part of a drive to build the town’s economy.

The Chamber team will offer Walsall firms in the early stages of development a suite of activity to create the foundations to shape growth. The Business Growth Walsall programme allows residents to engage and access skills to provide them with the right foundations to prepare, start and ensure the survival of their business.

How Does the Programme Work?

Stage 1 - Start-Up Seminar

A two hour engagement and awareness seminar introducing the opportunities and challenges of setting up your own business.

Stage 2 - Business Bootcamp

An intensive two day training course focussing on business planning, finances, bookkeeping, sales and marketing, branding and social media platforms.

Stage 3 - Follow-Up Support

A one-to-one review of your business plan, identifying further support required that is tailored to meet your needs. Giving your business every chance of success.


Programme Dates

Second Cohort

Stage 1. Start-Up Seminar 11th July 2024

Time: 10am - 12noon OR 2pm - 4pm

Location: West Midlands House


Stage 2. Two-day Bootcamp 7th and 8th August 2024

Time: 10am - 3pm on both days. Lunch is included

Location: West Midlands House

Third Cohort

Stage 1. Start-Up Seminar 11th September 2024

Time: 10am - 12noon OR 2pm - 4pm

Location: West Midlands House


Stage 2. Two-day Bootcamp 9th and 10th October 2024

Time: 10am - 3pm on both days. Lunch is included

Location: West Midlands House

Contact us

Alison Trinder, Head of Business Support Programme

Alison leads our business start-up programme, delivering guidance and support in setting up your business and connecting you to opportunities across the region.

Do you or anyone you may know require start-up business help and would be interested in joining the programme? Contact us on the details below.

walsall.startup@blackcountrychamber.co.uk

0330 024 0820

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.