Charlie Bowmont's new venture

[missbliss]

BBC News - Driving ex-soldiers back to work

Charles Innes Ker, Marquess of Bowmont and Cessford, that is.  Ted Innes Ker's older brother and the Duke of Roxburgh's heir.

A very fine idea for a business, using ex-soldiers to staff a chauffeur service.

He admits he had help from his friends:

While many start-ups struggle to find the cash they need, Bowmont admits the company is in a fortunate position.

He was able to tap "family and friends" for enough investment to buy Capstar's fleet of 11 top spec Jaguar Land Rovers.

And then there is the company's offices in London's famous Syon Park - ideally placed halfway between central London and Heathrow.

"Purely by opportunity, my neighbour up at the family home in Scotland - the Duke of Northumberland - owns Syon House.

"I explained Capstar to him, he loved the idea and said he wanted to support it, and gave us a little office here."

But is is good to see an aristocrat doing something which helps not just himself but others.  Good luck Charlie! v :happy:

[ohsillyme]

Very smart idea!

[Limabeany]

That is lovely. It is so hard for them after they are discharged.  :thumbsup: