CASE STUDIES

How we have helped individuals get back on track

The following list of Veterans Business Base case studies is a proven evidence base of engagement and success. This is invaluable to show future veterans how we have helped those who came to us previously.

Actual Case Studies we’ve helped:

On discharge, he plans to export commercial vehicles from the UK to Jamaica. We have advised him on Company Formation. Provided information on export licenses, insurance, shipping, local competition and contacted the Government Regional Export advisor. NB: Now a fully qualified plumber in London with vehicle export side-line

PhilServing Officer

Advised on starting up as a painter & decorator, including HMRC matters, insurance, marketing & bookkeeping.

Nick Army discharge. Postman

Purchased a limousine and started up as a Close Protection security driver. Advised on company formation, insurance, marketing & recruitment of staff to grow the business. Obtained a contract with the Greater London Authority.

Simon Army discharge

Advised on bookkeeping training courses, business insurance and HMRC matters. Started up as a Professional bookkeeper.

PaulArmy discharge. Part time charity worker

Assisted with CV. Secured a full- time position as a driver.

LizzieArmy

Re-trained as HGV driver. Guided him to HGV instructor courses enabling him to obtain full-time employment.

MatthewArmy discharge

Plagued by mental illness for 20 years since discharge from the RAF. Now tenant farmer. Derives therapeutic benefits from working on the land and proximity to animals. We resolved long outstanding difficulties with HMRC. Developing a farm which now offers therapeutic visits by other mental health sufferers. We obtained donations including a Welfare Unit (toilet, catering and shower) from the Ashtead Group to accommodate visitors and a 4 x 4 vehicle from the Environmental Agency. Hands-on involvement with marketing, insurance, promotion of therapeutic service to NHS, veteran organisations, annual accounts etc. Confidence grew with improvement in finances. Finances are being transformed by the creation of a farm in a Junior School in Scunthorpe and advisor to an animal Charity.

JamesArmy discharge

Hands-on assistance was provided to set up a transport & storage business. Company formation. Successfully trading for the past three years despite bouts of illness. Act as a business advisor, assist in marketing, van purchase and attend to annual accounts, taxation etc.

MarkArmy discharge

Trained as a makeup artist and secured work in the West End. Provided contacts in the Film & TV industry as well as training schools.

SophieArmy

Struggled with 12 jobs in 18 months. We contacted creditors and re-scheduled debts, store cards and overdrafts. Start-Up as a Personal trainer. Arranged business insurance and assist with marketing & vehicle purchase, had a constant struggle with mental illness. We respond to regular calls for help, and his finances are gradually improving.

MattArmy discharge

Advised on Start-Up as a photographer and resolved HMRC issues. We obtained a donation of a camera from Jessop & Co. Gradually building up her portfolio. Improved health enabled her to train for the Invictus Games and regain self-esteem.

DeniseArmy discharge

Serious mental illness. We formed a Limited Company and attended to mandatory submissions. Obtained £20k donation which enabled the purchase of a commercial vehicle for security dog handling contracts. Trading for eight years despite constant ill health. Obtained mortgage for Buy2Let. Provided constant support service. Attended to accounts, tax returns and business matters generally.

SeanArmy discharge

Good health. Family life was disrupted by a fatal accident involving a teenage daughter. Assisted with start-Up in mechanical plant. Prepared CV for a successful interview with a recruitment agent seeking staff for Middle East contracts. Re-located to Bahrain and after two years was offered a senior role with a local company. The entire family relocated to Bahrain and all doing well. Resolved long outstanding HMRC issues, successfully cancelled penalties, and continue as a business sounding board.

ChrisArmy

Worked on oil rigs. Suffered from mental illness and recovered by working with other veterans repairing furniture. Confidence restored, started his acting career and obtained his Equity card. Advise on HMRC and all business matters.

TedArmy

Bullied & beaten up because of her sexuality. Started Up an HGV Driving School for the unemployed. Also advising her clients on HMRC matters. Her success in recruiting & training HGV drivers secured her a contract with a large food manufacturing organisation based in Manchester to train HGV drivers. Truly Inspirational.

JaniceNavy

Businesses set up and planned by veterans we’ve assisted:

Painter & Decorator

Transport & Removals

Type-Writer Restoration

Disabled Taxi Service

Video Production

Plumber

Gardener

Worm-grower

Photographer

Gym

Dog Walker

Carpenter

Farmer

First Aid Trainer

Furniture Maker

Mental Health Counselor

Drug Addiction Manager

Seaweed Agriculture

Taxi Driver

Drop-In-Centre Organiser

Railway Security & Welfare Officer

Therapeutic Massage Salon

Dog Trainer

Mobile Coffee Operator

Online Herbalist

Childrens Counselor

Vacuum Construction Operator

Play-Ground Contractor

3D Souvenir Production

Chef

Tea Shop

Artist

Commercial Oven Cleaning

Farming For Disabled

Building Contractor

Scaffolder

Asbestos Removal

Boxing Coach

Online Furniture Store

Online Sports Equipment

Plasterer & Tiler

Vapour Store

Security Dog Training

Make-Up Artist

Waste & Rubbish Collection

Car Interior Stitching, Styling & Restoration

Travel Guide

HGV Training

Retail IT Contractor

Locksmith

Secure Documents Courier

Truck Exporter

HMP Tutoring

Army Training

Online Helpline

Chauffeur Service

Sign Language Teacher

Bookkeeping Service

Therapy Through Golf

Disability Keep-Fit Videos