Accessible, high-quality business support at no cost to you.

• Free business and training for startups and businesses under 5 years old.

• Small business office suites to rent for 1-8 people.
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STANTA has been supporting local entrepreneurs for over 40 years. Our experienced advisors provide impartial business advice and support to help start-ups and small businesses thrive.

Taking advice from a STANTA adviser will help you understand what you need to do for your business, before investing significant time, energy, and money in specific activities. 

Whether your need is setting up a website, planning a marketing campaign, taking on premises or staff, or any other business challenge, we can provide tremendous value.

Free One-to-One Business Support

• We provide up to 12 hours of personalised 1:1 business advice at no cost
• For businesses under five years old in Wheathampstead and wider St Albans District.
• Use the remainder of your free hours to upskill yourself in a range of areas.

Comprehensive Training 

Our practical training workshops cover essential business skills including:

• Business fundamentals (bookkeeping, business planning, presentation skills, Excel)
• Social media marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram for Business)
• Digital presence (Google Analytics, SEO, WIX, Google Business Profile)
• Growth (marketing strategy, effective selling techniques, online advertising).
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Additional Services

• Low-risk office rental space in St Albans with no long-term commitment.
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• Start Up Info Hub with comprehensive business resources, local networking groups and helpful third-party organisations

Free legal surgery with experienced lawyers.