A range of courses designed to support different cohorts within the military community considering self-employment or business ownership
- Self-Employment Awareness Workshop
- Start-Up Skills Workshop
- The Business and Enterprise Programme
- The Business Experience Programme
Government-backed loans for start-up businesses
- Fixed interest rate of just 6% p.a.
- Borrow for up to 5 years
- 12 months’ free mentoring
- Dedicated Business Adviser
- No early repayment penalties
- Free training and workshops
We offer access to our own and partner events where you can network with like-minded individuals, peers and mentors who can help you develop essential business connections and knowledge
- Business Ownership
- Networking Events
- Knowledge Exchange
Download Our Free
Business Resources
A range of courses designed to support different cohorts within the military community considering self-employment or business ownership
- Self-Employment Awareness Workshop
- Start-Up Skills Workshop
- The Business and Enterprise Programme
- The Business Experience Programme
Government-backed loans for start-up businesses
- An unsecured personal loan, for business purposes
- Fixed interest rate of 6% p.a.
- Borrow for up to 5 years
- 12 months’ free mentoring
- Dedicated Business Adviser
- No early repayment penalties
- Free training and workshops
Become a part of the Military in Business® community and network with like-minded individuals, peers and mentors who can help you develop essential business connections and knowledge.
- Business Ownership
- Networking Events
- Knowledge Exchange
Download Our Free
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