Can PSYBT help you?

• Do you have a good business idea?
• Are you aged 18 to 25 or between 26 to 30 with a disability?
• Have you been unable to get hold of all the money you need to start your business or expand your existing business?
• Do you need to test market your business idea?
• If you can answer YES to the above PSYBT may be able to help you.

What We Can Offer

• A low interest loan of up to £5,000
• In some cases a grant of up to £1,000
• A pre-start test marketing grant of up to £250
• Development funding to expand your business of up to £25,000 (PDF 120Kb)
• Access to pre-start training and advice
• A business advisor for at least two years
• Book Keeping training and a free book keeping system
• Access to business competitions
• Opportunities to attend exhibitions
• PR opportunities
• Networking opportunities with other young businesses

Business Gateway
For further help and support visit your local Business Gateway office. Whether you are already running a business or just starting up, Business Gateway can offer you support to grow a successful business.

Visit www.bgateway.com to find out about all the support on offer or call 0845 609 6611.

PSYBT Business Start up Guide
By downloading this guide you will have taken a first step on the path of starting your own business.

We hope this guide will help you understand the need to plan and research your idea in order to have a successful start up.

Download Business Start up Guide (PDF 2.1MB)

European Investment Fund
Many of our loans benefit from a guarantee provided by the European Investment Fund under the European Community's Multiannual Programme for small and medium sized enterprises.

Visit the European Investment Fund (EIF) website to find out more.