CAREER PURSUIT

Applications from veterans and reservists are also welcome. This programme is delivered free of charge as it is funded by HSBC bank. With the support of qualified and experienced business mentors, you will have the opportunity to start and grow your business and meet like-minded entrepreneurs who are part of your Armed Forces community. From graphic designers, writers, sports coaches, crafters and artists, the SUH team will guide you through the early stages of setting up your own business. SUH is particularly popular with Armed Forces families who are posted to European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) locations. As employment opportunities are varied and can be limited (dependent 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 licenses 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 SUH TRAINING & MENTORING The programme consists of four days of training split over two months, followed by eight months of business mentoring. Stage 1 : Introduction to Self-Employment Webinar This session is designed to answer all of 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 & Legislation • Business Planning • Cash Flow & Profit • Balance Sheets • Break-even • Financial Forecasting • Keeping Records • Tax, National Insurance & VAT New Online Cohort The same great content but a little more condensed: four days, two hours per day and some homework. For those who struggle to attend a full course due to deployment, childcare, health, etc. Stage 3 : Mentoring Following completion of the four-day course you will be assigned a dedicated business mentor and given an eight-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. SUH has a thriving Ambassador network throughout the UK and overseas which has enabled skill sharing, peer-to-peer support and business collaboration. So, if you are considering starting up in business or wish to learn more about self- employment, register for your FREE training place and join a unique and friendly business community. SUH is delivered throughout the year. 34 C A R E E R P U R S U I T 2 0 2 0 Visi t www.supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk for course dates and locations. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportingtheunsung hero for all course listing and regular updates. Email: suh@wlv.ac.uk