A fully funded virtual workshop for the military-connected community
Are you thinking of Starting a Business? Let’s Discover if It’s Right for You
This Self Employment Discovery workshop is a powerful, one-day virtual workshop created for veterans, reservists, military partners, and family members who are curious about self-employment but want clarity before committing. Fully funded by Royal Greenwich Hospital and the Army Benevolent Fund, this programme removes financial barriers so you can focus on what truly matters: making the right decision for you and your family.
Delivered by X-Forces Enterprise (XFE), this interactive one-day workshop creates a safe, trusted space where military-connected people come together to explore the realities of business ownership and help you make a clear, informed decision, whether you’re at the very start of your journey or exploring what self-employment could look like for your future.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the true realities of self-employment
Gain an honest, practical view of the rewards and challenges of running your own business.
- What business ownership means for you personally
Explore the impact on your lifestyle, finances, family, and wellbeing.
- The key traits of successful entrepreneurs
Discover the traits, skills, and behaviours of successful business owners.
- The support that is available to you, and how to access it
Learn what help exists, how to access it, and how to avoid trying to do everything alone.
- Make a confident, informed decision about your future
Leave with clarity on whether self-employment fits your goals—and what your next step should be.
- Powerful peer-to-peer connections and networking
Connect with others who are on the same journey and share your background
By the end of the day, you won’t be left wondering “What if?”, you’ll have the clarity to decide if self-employment is the path for you and not least be able to use this invaluable skill in other career choices.
Who Can Attend?
This course is open to:
- Veterans
- Reservists
- Military Partners
- Family Members (18+)
Please note:
- Service Leavers and those in Regular Service must book via the CTP Website for the CTP: Self-Employment Awareness Workshop.
- If you’re unsure about eligibility, reach out at events@x-forces.com and we’ll help you find the right option.
What Happens Next?
If self-employment feels right for you, we’ll guide you to the next stage with:
- Our 2-day Start-Up Skills Workshop
- Dedicated Business Advisors to help with start-up funding
- A 12-month mentoring programme
- Access to Masterclasses and virtual networking events
What Others Say:
“I thought I was the only one with these concerns. Turns out I’m not.”
“The Workshop provided useful insights, extra resources, and guidance that helped me move forward with my brand and business safeguarding.”
“It helped me stop and refocus on the business fundamentals. Supportive and inspiring.”
What You’ll Need:
- Personal laptop or tablet with webcam + mic
- Zoom access and stable internet (min. 2 Mbps)
- A quiet space and notepad
- We’ll send joining instructions the day before
Important: Some MOD/work laptops block Zoom so we ask that you use a personal device if possible.
Please join from 09:20 so we can check your connection and welcome you properly.
