The folk at the Icarus Partnership have identified a group of people who really do deserve all the help they can get in finding suitable employment – working closely with the Regular Forces Employment Agency they are focusing on the skills and experiences gained by soldiers during military service and identifying employers who will value the incredible benefits their organisation will gain by recruiting our returning heroes to their teams. Already a significant number have been placed in logistics, warehousing, supervisory and planning roles as well as the more obvious markets such as security. With financial support to encourage employers to recruit from our Armed Services, this is definitely a battle that is worth winning.

They say in business that there is no such thing as a free lunch – well, at SMBA we’re delighted to be able to offer people not only a free lunch but free advice and inspiration too!

On Tuesday 20th April we will be holding a unique Business Clinic from 12 noon until 7pm, at the Bowdon Hotel, Langham Road, Altrincham. All our members will be there, offering their experience and expertise to anyone who wants to ask! From business services such as accountancy and employment law to personal services such as physiotherapy and decorating you are warmly invited to drop in and have a chat with us! There will be plenty of complimentary refreshments available throughout the afternoon so make sure you put the date in your diary and come along to see how if we can help your business succeed even more.