From Frigates to Floristry: Meet the Floral Artist Arranging Her Own Creative Future
Creative industries may be a less common second career for ex-military personnel, however, there are clear parallels between skillsets in workforces that yield defence and those whose output is artistic. Attention to detail, problem solving, innovation, communication and the ability to work independently prove to be valuable skills for individuals to re-deploy, whether going into […]
From Soldiering to Sustainability: Meet the Entrepreneur Helping the Planet One Sock at A Time
Concerned about the climate crisis, Army veteran Marc Bucci embarked on a mission to help the planet… by selling socks. The vision for Marc’s business, Social Socks, was inspired by his two young daughters; he wanted them to experience the world as we know it today. In the face of a climate crisis, he envisioned […]
Networking: It’s not what you know…
It’s a fact that people prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust – networking can be an effective tool to help you achieve success. For smaller businesses networking provides a platform to build connections and there are a variety of groups and events out there to choose from, providing different opportunities.
From Deployments to Décor: Meet the Ex-Navy Painter Decorator Who Went It Alone for His Family
Garry Bradbury really enjoyed his naval service in communications roles; he spent five years in the Royal Navy and three years in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. However, the deployments and time away from home were not conducive with the relationship Garry was building with his now wife, Catherine, and he transitioned to civilian life. Initially, […]
