We have a HUGE thank you to celebrate today!   The team at the Milspo Network CIC is incredibly grateful to the Veterans' Foundation for their generous grant. This funding will enable us to expand our reach and provide even more support to the Armed Forces family. https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/    The Veterans' Foundation is a [...] The post Thank You Veterans’ Foundation appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

Emma Gray hosts this very special episode blending business and military life, sharing Jess' journey as a business owner, military spouse, and new mum. Jess Sands founded the Milspo Network CIC in 2018 to support military spouses in business, offering networking, training, and community - but, it's been far from a smooth ride. Get [...] The post 069 : Jess Sands – Building a Business Around the Juggle of Armed Forces Family Life appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

https://www.scottishveteranscommissioner.org Jess Sands hosts a podcast on business and military life, aiming to inspire military spouses to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, she interviews Susie, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, who emphasises support for women veterans and bereaved families. The discussion highlights the gap between policymakers and the military community, stressing the importance of speaking [...] The post 068 : Scottish Veterans Commissioner, Lieutenant Commander (retired) Susie Hamilton. appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”  – Winston Churchill. Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II Taken from the book ‘Building Business Beyond the Magnolia Box – Inspiration for entrepreneurs living in a modern military world. Out now and available on Amazon. Now, it’s pretty inevitable [...] The post How To Run Your Business Through A Military Posting appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

Handleys Stitch - https://www.handleysstitch.co.uk Mia Harrington, a former Air Force Officer and current RAF wife, is the founder of Handly Stitched Soft Furnishings. Mia's journey from the military to creating curtains, blinds, lampshades, and cushion covers is inspiring, and a must-listen if you're in year one or have an idea for your business. Mia's [...] The post 067 : Mia Harrington – Founder Handleys Stitch appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

Jess Sands, a business owner and military spouse, hosts the Independent Spouse Podcast, offering support to business-owning military spouses. In a recent episode, she interviewed Helen Williamson, a financial planner and ex-RAF veteran, emphasising the importance of financial planning for military spouses and self-employed individuals. Helen shares her journey of retraining as a financial [...] The post 066: Helen Willamson – Financial Planner, Veteran & Milspo appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. Welcome to the InDependent Spouse Podcast. Episode two of series six features Emily, a sustainable tourism consultant, discussing ways to make travel more eco-friendly. Emily is also the sustainability [...] The post 064: Emily Bailey – Founder – Just Tourism appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. Welcome to the InDependent Spouse Podcast. Susan Bonner, a naval veteran and former military spouse, is a successful business owner of the British Craft House. Susan shares her own [...] The post 063: Susan Bonnar – Founder – The British Craft House appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

What does the term ‘Milspo’ mean? I like to refer to all military partners as Milspo®s Milspo® quite literally stands for military spouses, partners and other-halves. I came up with it one night when I realised that although most of the public refer to us as military wives (thanks, Gareth Malone!), we don’t all fall [...] The post Why Inclusivity in the Military Community Matters Most appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. I'm a business owner, military wife, a new mum living in my Magnolia married quarter, running two successful businesses and creating the most impactful work of my life. But [...] The post 062: The podcast is back! Could you be a guest? appeared first on The Milspo Business Network ..read more