A BUSINESS organisation has secured more than £7,000 to help former soldiers, sailors and airmen set up their own firms.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Thames Valley region will use the cash to host networking and information sessions across the Thames Valley over the next seven months.

Workshops will be open to anyone leaving the Armed Services, or considering leaving, who wants support to set up a business.

FSB regional chairman David Knowles Leak said: “Our aim is to reach as many budding forces entrepreneurs as possible.”

For more information, call FSB Thames Valley development manager Robyn Bourne on 07917 628976.