Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea or are just beginning to consider self-employment, come along to our X-Forces Enterprise business workshop and meet like-minded people. You will be guided to discover the pros and cons of self-employment for you, and offered personal support during the workshop. The host will be able to answer all your questions. By the end of this one-day workshop you should be able to make an informed decision as to whether starting a business is right for you.

This 1-day workshop covers:

The pros and cons of self-employment

• Understanding what starting a business means for you, your family and your finances
• Attributes of a successful entrepreneur
• Discover what support is available, and how to access it
• Peer-to-peer support & networking opportunities By the end of this one-day workshop you should be able to make an informed decision as to whether starting a business is right for you.

We will help you understand how to progress from having a business idea to starting a business and how X-Forces Enterprise can support you through this journey.

Am I eligible? This course is available for the following individuals (aged over 18):

TRI-SERVICE: VETERANS // RESERVISTS // SPOUSES & PARTNERS // FIRST-DEGREE FAMILY MEMBERS

Military personnel who are not eligible to attend this workshop:

SERVICE LEAVER

If you are Service Leaver in your resettlement period, please register via CTP website and select CTP: Self-Employment Awareness 1-Day Workshop instead of ABF Self-Employment Discovery Workshop.

REGULAR SERVICE

If you are currently serving in the Army, you are eligible to register via CTP website and select CTP: Self-Employment Awareness 1-Day Workshop instead of ABF Self-Employment Discovery Workshop.

Please contact us via email events@x-forces.com if you are interested to join this event but you do not meet our eligibility criteria. We can point you to the right direction and present options.

What our attendees say in 2023?

''I thought I was the only person with certain concerns and worries. Turns out I'm not. Everybody no matter what their business plan, has concerns. Roger was excellent at making me feel at ease and that feeling this way is quite normal.''

''The session host Roger provided a constructive platform for timely, relevant and well-structured engagement which helped guide my own input and interaction - ultimately leading to some very useful insights and considerations in relation to the ongoing development of my business enterprise. In addition, Roger also kindly provided some supplementary reference documentation and timely sign-posting which has helped guide my immediate follow-on steps with respect to brand development and business safeguarding. Overall, an extremely worthwhile and very enjoyable session, and a natural progression from the initial XFE self-employment workshop I attended previously - I would highly recommend the XFE workshops to any service leavers / veterans embarking upon a self-employment journey.''

''It was informative but explained in a way that was easy to understand.''

FAQs

What do I need for this workshop?

A personal laptop or tablet with webcam and microphone enabled, and a stable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps spare bandwidth and a fixed, quiet environment. Oh, and a pen/notepad next to you in case you want to make any notes! You will be also emailed a wokbook prior to the event.

How do I join the workshop online?

The workshop will be hosted using Zoom, and you can join via most browsers, or use the Zoom app.

You will be emailed further information one day prior to the workshop, including how to get online & join the virtual workshop for free.

We highly suggest to follow the joining instructions below:

Please start joining the event at 9:20 AM so we can ensure you have been connected. Join event via Zoom link provided in email. If the link doesn’t work for any reason, please try joining by inserting Meeting ID and Passcode above. Please add your full name, then you will be let in the waiting room, and someone will let you in. We highly recommend downloading Zoom app to your phone, or laptop desktop prior to the event. Please note some MOD / company laptops do not allow to join Zoom calls outside of the company due to security measurements. Use your personal device, such as phone, tablet, or laptop instead.

What do I need to do in advance of the course?

You must sign up to XFE Hub as a member and complete the questionnaire before the training.

What is the next step after completing this 1-day SED Workshop?

If you decide entrepreneurship is for you, we recommend you attend our 2-day ABF: Start-up Skills Workshop. This course expands on the content from our Self- Employment Discovery workshop and explains business in depth with attention to marketing, accounting, and legal side of the business. You can find upcoming SUS Workshops on our event website.

Is there X-Forces further support available?

Our workshops are just the start of the support we can offer you. Alternatively, should you feel ready to proceed, we can assign you a dedicated Business Advisor who will help you apply for start-up funding, following which you will be eligible for our 12-monthly mentoring programme. You can also attend our virtual networking events which we host on every other Thursday or business masterclasses which are run twice a month using our sponsors and subject matter experts to provide detailed training.

What if I can no longer attend the workshop?

We do understand that unexpected work responsibilities or family commitments might occur on the day of the event, please kindly inform us in advance via email events@x-forces.com if you are unable to attend this event. By letting us know in advance you will allow your ticket to be reused to somebody else who can attend particular date.

If the date does not work for you, we can offer you different availability.

For any enquiries, please contact X-Forces Event Coordinator via phone number 0121 724 0655 or email events@x-forces.com.

This event is funded by ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

X-Forces provides security services through hiring and supporting ex-military personnel. Services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, key holding and alarm response for sites and events across the UK. Their expertise focuses on logistics and risk management.