Spouses in Business and Employment | 25 HERO’ WHO CAN APPLY


The programme is open to a spouse or dependant (over the age of 16) of a Service person, Veteran or Reservist. We now also accept applications from Armed Forces Veterans.


DURATION


Each Cohort will run for 10 months including four days of class based training with an experienced team of business advisers and dedicated one to one mentoring delivered either in person or virtually. There are a range of start dates for each cohort to fit your requirements.


COSTS


There is no cost to participate in the programme as funding has been provided by the Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) Fund and the HSBC Bank (travel, accommodation and expenses incurred are not included).


has to offer, shown exceptional determination to achieve their personal and business goals or have been a source of continual support and inspiration to their peers.


Sarah Walker adds, “SUH is so much more than just a training programme, there are many inspirational stories and fantastic achievements worthy of celebration, the community network is very supportive and has made a really positive impact on the lives of many of our members.”


First to become an ‘SUH Inspirational Award Winner’ is Clare Arnott from To Sew Arnott To Sew. Clare started her craft business in 2014 and has since grown her idea into a successful enterprise whilst juggling service and family life. Clare was nominated by her peers for showing true community sprit offering support and guidance to those in need and for her exceptional support as a programme ambassador.


“We have seen Claire change her attitude in business, from trading as just a hobby barely covering costs to becoming a profitable business. Clare has learnt hard lessons with pricing but now goes from strength to strength, with fantastic products and service. Claire always supports fellow delegates and feeds back on her own journey, she is a fantastic ambassador for SUH and thoroughly deserves this award.” says Sarah Walker


As part of the planned celebrations the team will also be delivering a special ‘scale-up’ course to provide delegates who have reached their three-year trading point with the tools, knowledge and mindset to take their business into the next phase of growth.


The University of Wolverhampton’s Business Solutions Centre in partnership with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce delivers ‘Supporting the Unsung Hero’.


For more information contact their friendly team: Telephone: 01902 321 272 Email: suh@wlv.ac.uk wlv.ac.uk/supportingtheunsunghero


ANY BUSINESS CAN BE SET UP The type of business set up is entirely up to the individual and could range from professional business consultancy, crafts and handmade gifts, bespoke art, catering services or personal fitness instructors. Participants may have a couple of business ideas and wish to use the course to explore each option or may not have a specific business in mind but wish to understand the basic principles of business start-up and gain inspiration from others.


CURRENT BUSINESS OWNERS


CAN APPLY You may still participate in the programme if already running a business in its infancy or need to develop understanding of basic business management.


MENTORS We are a team of friendly business experts from the University of Wolverhampton’s Business Solutions Centre. Participants are assigned an individual mentor for the duration of the programme. Once enrolled delegates will also be able to access a closed Facebook page, which has proven to be a great source of peer-to-peer support.


FLEXIBLE TRAINING AND


MENTORING SESSIONS The dates of the four-day courses and group mentoring sessions are fixed. Individual mentoring sessions are flexible and can be delivered via Skype, phone or face to face.


WHAT DELEGATES WILL ACHIEVE AT THE END OF THE


PROGRAMME Participants will have all the tools and information required to kick-start their business and will become members of a unique group of like-minded people from the military community.


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