DECIDING TO be your own boss and ‘go it alone’ work wise need not be a solitary experience, insists Jess Sands, founder of the military spouses, partners and other halves network Milspo.
“We support Armed Forces spouses and partners who have started, or want to start, a small business to fit around the unpredictability, isolation and juggle-struggle that comes with modern military lives,” explained the graphic designer-turned-global community creator.
“Founded and run by military spouses, for military spouses, we truly ‘get-it’ and we know that, with the right support, anything is possible. That includes building a business that doesn’t just survive but thrives in this military world.
“We have a supportive community, free resources and online events to help you achieve exactly what you need from that business you’ve always dreamed of building.”
Among the Network’s array of gratis offerings is an eight-week Business Launch Accelerator Start-Up course, which is fully funded by the Ministry of Defence. The online resource is a comprehensive ‘how to’ guide that is delivered in bite-sized modules.
You can find out more – and secure a place on the next course in May – at milspo.co.uk/course/