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Start-Up Business Support Programme for Wolverhampton Entrepreneurs

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The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is delighted to provide services for new and growing businesses on behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council as part of the local authority’s drive to build the city economy. With funding from the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the start-up programme will run until September 2025, after that the programme will come to a close.


Starting a new business is an exciting adventure, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

Whether you decide to become self-employed or form a limited company, we are offering 1-2-1 sessions to help you register with Companies House, or HMRC before the end of September 2025.

Contact us to book a session

On-going Support

As part of the on-going support for the Wolverhampton Start-Up Business Programme, you will also receive invites to our Start-up Business Club workshops to expand your knowledge on a range of topics including:

  • Sales
  • Business planning
  • Finance
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media

    Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us to book your place.

Contact us

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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.

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Looking for a vibrant and dynamic working space?

IGNITE (Innovate, Grow, Navigate, Ideas, Technology, Entrepreneurship) is a free to use business and enterprise hub located in ground floor units 3 and 4 of the i10 office and retail complex at the heart of Wolverhampton city centre’s transport Interchange.

IGNITE provides entrepreneurs and business start-ups with FREE bookable workspaces.

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

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