Be the Boss

Be the Boss (BTB) helps recent UK Service leavers to plan, fund and grow their own business by offering advice, guidance and funding.

The scheme offers up to £7,500 start-up costs and a maximum £30,000 growth funding to businesses trading under two years. Funding is part grant (25% of total funding) and part loan at 9.4% compound interest.

Applicants are required to complete an information training and guidance programme with an agreed enterprise agency to produce a comprehensive business plan and financial forecast.  Specialised partners are available to provide training and assistance to applicants aged 18-25 or to disabled applicants.

To find out more about Be the Boss, or to sign up to the programme click here.

BTB is funded by the UK Department for Business Innovation and Skills, managed by the Royal British Legion and coordinated in Scotland by Poppyscotland in partnership with Business Gateway, Developing Strathclyde Limited and Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust.