30/06/2010
Funded by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Legion and its partner organisations will offer training in small business set-up, assistance in writing a business plan and financial forecast, funding to assist in the launch or growth of a business, periodic health checks and business mentoring to applicants from across the UK.
Click here for more information and the for those who are interested the application process can also be started on this page.
The 'Be the Boss' scheme is open to former members of HM Armed Forces (including members of the Reserve Forces) discharged on or after 7 October 2001. This includes former Reservists who were on mobilised service in accordance with the Reserve Forces Act 1996 before 7 October 2001 provided they were also on mobilised service on or after 7 October 2001.
Applicants and their businesses must be resident in the UK. Existing businesses seeking funding must have been trading for no more than two years.