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Proud to be part of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

6th November 2014

We (WSX Enterprise + Enterprising Office) are proud to be part of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Corporate Covenant is a voluntary statement of support for the Armed Forces Community working for and using the services of a particular company, corporate entity or charitable organisation. It complements the Armed Forces Covenant, which sets out the moral obligation between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces. The aim of the Corporate Covenant is to ensure that the Armed Forces Community face…

First to move in as Aldershot Enterprise Centre showcases business support

31st October 2014

Darren Cope

The owner of a Hampshire electronics firm has become the first occupier of a new business hub in Aldershot. Bob Beattie, Director of Farnborough-based circuit board specialist Southern Assemblies, has taken office space at the Mandora House enterprise centre to help service an expanding client base. Part of the old Mandora Barracks, the 8,000-sq-ft Victorian brick building has been converted into more than 30 offices after lying partly vacant for several years. It has just been opened by the not-for-profit…

Start-Up and Grow in Aldershot

20th October 2014

Darren Cope

ARE YOU THINKING OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GROW AND DEVELOP YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS? The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is hosting a free advice session and workshops on Wednesday, 5 November for small businesses, entrepreneurs and potential start-ups. The day will provide an opportunity to find out more information on the range of support available for starting or growing a business, as well as low cost office space and…

Enterprising move transforms Hampshire officers’ mess

15th October 2014

Darren Cope

A former officers’ mess in the Hampshire home of the British Army has reopened as a business start-up hub. The Aldershot Enterprise Centre at Mandora House will provide space, advice and training for both forces personnel and civilian entrepreneurs to launch and develop their own businesses. The 8,000-sq-ft Victorian brick building is part of the old Mandora Barracks and has been converted into more than 30 offices after lying partly vacant for several years. The centre has been opened by…