Be the Boss Programme Removes Eligibility Restriction

The 'Be the Boss' Programme (BtB) has recently removed its eligibility restriction. The scheme is now open to all Service Leavers, regardless of their discharge date. Previously, only those who had been discharged from the UK Armed Forces since October 2001 were eligible.

BtB is a service offered through the Royal British Legion aimed at supporting Service Leavers to plan, fund and grow their own small businesses. 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 United Kingdom.

The programme consists of the following two types of funding:
• Business Grant - a grant of up to £7,500 can be provided for eligible applicants to assist with the costs of starting up in business.
• Business Loan - a loan of up to £30,000 can be provided to support businesses.

The Royal British Legion will also increase the support available to those choosing to participate in the scheme by including services providing business information, advice and guidance and mentoring support.

Anyone who has been discharged from the UK Armed Forces, looking to start-up or expand their own business in the UK may apply.

Ways to get in touch

Interested parties are required to register on the Legion sponsored www.civvystreet.org website and submit a business plan, before completing the online application form.

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