CAREER PURSUIT 2021

RESOURCES 69 also welcome. Stages 1 to 3 of the SUH programme are delivered free of charge, as they are funded by HSBC bank. A fee applies to Stage 4, ‘Thinking Better For Success’. With the support of qualified and experienced business mentors, delegates will have the opportunity to start and grow their businesses and meet like-minded entrepreneurs who are part of the Armed Forces community. From graphic designers, writers, sports coaches, crafters, and artists, the SUH team will guide them through the early stages of setting up their own business. SUH is particularly popular with Armed Forces families who are posted to EJSU (European Joint Support Unit) locations. As employment opportunities are varied and can be limited, depending on location, many spouses choose self-employment to continue their career or start a new business venture. “There are several hurdles to jump when it comes to registering to be self-employed overseas, trading licences, and permissions are required as well as tax and statutory implications. Our trainers have prepared a tailored programme to accommodate European laws as well as those within the UK to ensure delegates understand their responsibilities of trading whilst on an EJSU posting. This has involved a significant amount of research and sourcing of examples of best practices in order to deliver the correct information and provide ultimate support to course delegates.” Sarah Walker, SUH Project Manager. SUPPORTING THE UNSUNG HERO BUSINESS START-UP PROGRAMME (CURRENTLY DELIVERED ONLINE) Stage 1: Introduction to self-employment This session is designed to answer all the questions you may have about becoming self-employed and starting a business. Stage 2: Four-day business start-up course The course is taught by experienced business advisers from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. Areas covered include: • Market Research • Marketing • Law and Legislation • Business Planning • Cash Flow and Profit • Balance Sheets • Break-even • Financial Forecasting • Keeping Records • Tax, National Insurance, and VAT Stage 3: Mentoring Following completion of the four-day course, you will be assigned a dedicated business mentor and given a ten-month mentoring programme, consisting of five individual and two group mentoring sessions. The mentoring sessions have been designed to support you through the process of starting and maintaining a business. Stage 4: New for 2021 − ‘Thinking Better For Success’ As a result of a successful ‘Start-up to Sustainability’ pilot course, the SUH team have launched ‘Thinking Better For Success’ which is Stage 4 of the SUH programme. If you have a business which has been trading for between 18 months and three years and you’re looking to take your next steps along your business journey, then ‘Thinking Better For Success’ will help take your start-up business from surviving to thriving. Delivered and supported by an experienced team of business advisers, delegates have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to grow their business. So, if you are considering starting up in business, wish to develop your enterprise, or would simply like to learn more about self-employment, register your interest and join a unique and friendly business community. For more information and to book your place on the SUH business start-up programme or ‘Thinking Better For Success’, please visit www.supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk. Email: info@supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk