D-Day80: Commemorating the heroes of the Battle of Normandy
“The 80th Anniversary of D-Day is a chance to remember the sacrifices of so many, who fought and gave their lives for others. The scale was huge – 150,000 troops, 7,000 ships – but it is the individual who matters. Each Service person had a story – and there are so few now to tell […]
Shaping Young Minds and Fostering Ambition
Before joining the Royal Air Force in 2000, George Slater had never left Scotland. However, during the course of a 22-year career – which all began with an apprenticeship – he would go on to visit over 20 countries. George was selected for aircrew service on the Nimrod MR2, Hercules C130J, and Airbus A400M […]
From Serviceman to Award-Winning Businessman in Just Two Years
It’s true that some business ideas come as lightbulb moments, but the majority of entrepreneurs base their plans on specialist knowledge and experience built up over many years. John Burfield, from Axbridge in Somerset, is one such example; an engineer that cut his teeth in the Royal Artillery, straight from school, followed by a second […]
Helping former military and emergency services personnel start their own business – Ren Kapur MBE
As featured on Enterprise Nation. An advocate for change In person, Ren is a powerhouse of energy. She’s worked tirelessly to bring together corporations, government and charities to support under-served communities while advocating systematic change for entrepreneurial women. Awarded an MBE in 2016 for her services to entrepreneurship, Ren reckons her willingness to tackle adversity […]