Sharing leave, sharing the load
By Christina Hyslop
WHEN MY husband returned to work just two weeks after the birth of our son Rupert, and only four weeks after moving – far from the support of loved ones – to Shropshire, it really hit hom...
Coding classes for military children
A SERVICEMAN who spearheaded an initiative introducing young people to the power of computing is championing coding as a rewarding hobby for children.
Sergeant James Smith established a Code Club using resou...
Living the virtual dream
WHILE THE roll call of big firms asking employers to return to the office on a ‘fuller-time’ basis grows, Whitney Wilde remains an unapologetic champion of the remote working camp.
The virtual assistant, who...
Recollections and role models
By Kayleigh Atherton
GROWING UP as a military child meant learning to adapt quickly. New schools, towns and friends became a regular part of life. I attended 10 different schools and moved house more times...
Career Comforts
For those in search of a career that fits around postings and the general comings and goings of their partner’s Army life, setting up and running a business from beneath your own roof is often seen as a ‘gold...
Running a business from home update
In January 2025 DIO paused applications from those wishing to run a business from a service home so that it could conduct a review.
With the aim of better supporting applicants and making the process clearer...
Starting a business post-pandemic
During the pandemic, the hair and beauty industry was hit hard, but this didn’t deter army spouse Danielle Corcoran.
She optimised her time during lockdowns to write her business plan, arrange building work ...
Forces biz finder
Where can you find professional businesses that are run by military families, all in one place? findamilspo.co.uk is the new business search website from Milspo, and it’s now live!
Milspo, founded in 2018, is ...
You’re hired!
Forces Families Jobs (FFJ) now has a new area on its website dedicated to apprenticeships – a great way to gain qualifications whilst you earn a wage – and you don’t have to be a school leaver. AFF employment &...
Your time to shine
The Heropreneurs Awards, established in 2018 to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the military community in business, have been brought online for 2021.
The awards are a chance to shine for all withi...