Trust helps Charlene bounce back

CHARLENE’S divorce hit her hard. After living in Germany as a military wife and a full-time mum, she went from having routine and financial security to looking after her children by herself on a council estate....

Business brains launch Forces enterprise hub

A NEW company is aiming to transform the provision of careers and business support for the Armed Forces community. The Forces Enterprise Network Hub (Fen Hub) will provide the skills, resources and practica...

Basic training

If you, or a young person in your Army family, are looking for on-the-job training to gain qualifications leading to promising future career prospects, an apprenticeship could be the perfect solution... TH...

Direct route to work

Patchy CVs, lack of confidence and worry over childcare costs can hamper job prospects for many Army families. For some of you, working as a direct seller is a viable alternative. AFF Employment & Training ...

Employment boost for Service veterans

INJURED ex-Forces personnel have been given the chance to reuse the skills they learned in the Services and gain increased independence by a charity's manufacturing division. Royal British Legion Industries ...

Boost your skills with a new qualification

ARE you looking to gain valuable employment skills, or perhaps the chance to become self-employed? If so, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is offering free online courses to help you...

Why do I need a business plan?

WRITING a plan can seem daunting and can take time, but a well-thought-out business strategy will give you direction and make sure you have covered everything before you start trading,  writes Lianne Bradbury f...

Women doing it for themselves

Do you want to help inspire the next generation of female business leaders? Read on to find out how you can play your part... IF you have a teenage daughter then you may be very interested to learn about...

Start-ups celebrate success

NINE Service dependants have been chosen to receive a special recognition award for their commitment, effort and success in starting a new business. The University of Wolverhampton’s award-winning business s...

Tools for talent

Three talented entrepreneurs have recently completed the first stage of the Armed Forces dependants’ business start-up programme at the University of Wolverhampton. They’re now driving their companies forward w...