Starting your own business

Information and advice if you're thinking of setting up your own business.

Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

The CTP website contains plenty of information about what you need to do to start your own business. Website: ctp.org.uk

Government support

If you are claiming certain benefits you might also be eligible for advice and support from the government if you would like to start your own business or you are already self-employed. This advice replaces the former New Enterprise Allowance. Find out more on GOV.UK.

Other sources of help

X-Forces

Offers support, training, grants and start-up loans to service leavers and their families. Website: x-forces.com

Heropreneurs

A charity set up by a former serviceman to support service leavers and their families to start working for themselves. Heropreneurs also offers mentoring. Website: heropreneurs.co.uk

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Offers mentoring and start-up business support. Website: liverpoolchamber.org.uk