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Supporting business aspirations

Empowering the Armed Forces Community with Start-up Loans, Training and Mentoring

Working in Partnership

X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) is the leading organisation supporting entrepreneurship in the Armed Forces community, including veterans, service leavers, reservists, and their family members. 


As the Specialist Business Support Partner for British Business Bank’s Start Up Loan scheme, XFE provides an unparalleled package of services, supporting thousands every year who aspire to be their own boss.

Start-Up Loans

Training and Mentoring

Training and Mentoring

Government-backed personal loans designed to help you start or grow your business. They provide a low-interest solution to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and expert mentoring to guide you on your way.

Training and Mentoring

Training and Mentoring

Training and Mentoring

Access to tailored training programmes and one-to-one mentoring support to help business owners in the Armed Forces Community to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship

start-up loans

What are Start-Up Loans?

What are Start-Up Loans?

What are Start-Up Loans?

Start-up Loans are government-backed personal loans designed to help you start or grow your business. They provide a low-interest solution to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and expert mentoring to guide you every step of the way.

Am I Eligible?

What are Start-Up Loans?

What are Start-Up Loans?

Start-up Loans are available to:

Veterans, service leavers, reservists, and their families.

Individuals aged 18 or older with a viable business idea or an existing business (less than 36 months old).

What's The Criteria?

What are Start-Up Loans?

What's The Criteria?

A clear business plan and cash flow forecast.

Ability to repay the loan (based on personal credit checks).

Resident of the UK and eligible to work in the UK.

Are either a start-up or have been trading for less than 3 years.

Loan Features

How Does It Work?

What's The Criteria?

Borrow between £500 and £25,000.

Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum.

Flexible repayment terms from 1 to 5 years.

Free mentoring for 12 months.

How Does It Work?

How Does It Work?

How Does It Work?

Initial Enquiry 

Eligibility Assessment

Business Planning Support

Loan Application

Loan Approval (if successful)


How Do I Apply?

How Does It Work?

How Does It Work?

Apply here to start building your business today 

APPLY NOW

Training and Mentoring

Why Training and Mentoring Matter

Why Training and Mentoring Matter

Why Training and Mentoring Matter

Building a successful business requires more than funding, it takes knowledge, skills and confidence. 


Through our partnership with X-Forces Enterprise, they offer access to training programmes and mentoring support tailored to the Armed Forces community that help you navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship”

Mentoring & networking

Why Training and Mentoring Matter

Why Training and Mentoring Matter

Mentoring to get you started. 


Business Captains to guide you on your journey. 


Self Service XFE Knowledge Exchange Hub

What Training Programmes Are Available?

What Training Programmes Are Available?

What Training Programmes Are Available?

Self-Employment Awareness Workshops: 

Understand the realities of starting your own business.


Start Up Skills Workshops: 

Learn essential business skills, from marketing to financial management.


Masterclasses: 

Dive deeper into specialist topics like branding, sales, and customer engagement.


Specialist Programmes:

In addition to the core training programmes, X-Forces Enterprise delivers bespoke courses to suit the needs of specialist cohorts.

How Do I Apply?

What Training Programmes Are Available?

What Training Programmes Are Available?

Apply here to start building your business today 

APPLY NOW

Why Choose Finance for forces and x-forces enterprise?

Veteran Focused Support

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

We  understand the unique challenges the Armed Forces community faces.

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

Every service is designed with you in mind, from funding to mentoring.

Trusted Expertise in Business

Tailored Solutions for Veterans

Trusted Expertise in Business

Backed by years of experience and proven results in business.

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Registered in England and Wales no. 15713051. Registered office: 5 Prospect Place, Millennium  Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HG.​​​​
 
Finance for Forces is a trading style of North Star Commercial Finance Limited which is an independent commercial finance broker not a lender, as such can introduce you to a wide range of finance providers depending on your requirements and individual circumstances. We are not independent financial advisors and so are unable to provide you with independent financial advice. Finance for Forces may receive a payment (s) or other benefits from the finance provider if you decide to enter into an agreement with them. North Star Commercial Finance Limited trading as Finance for Forces is an Appointed Representative of Goodman Corporate Consultancy Ltd which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 733340 

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