The Milspo Life Blog

I've got something exciting to share with you today—a thought that has changed everything I think about how you should be marketing your business in the modern military world. Why You Need to Market Results, Not Features I LOVE a garden centre - the posh coffee, the beautiful plants, the prospect of turning my muddy patch of married quarter garden into something beautiful....perfect! In fact, if we ever get a 'real house' the first thing I am going to do is create a beautiful garden sanctuary. But, at the moment there's one thing I can't stop buying. My name is [...]

The Milspo Network CIC team is absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to announce a generous grant award from the Veterans' Foundation! This significant funding is a fantastic endorsement of our mission and will allow us to expand our support for the Armed Forces family. The Veterans' Foundation is a brilliant organisation, rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing military charities in the UK, dedicated to helping those who have served and their dependants. They raise funds through the Veterans' Lottery and donations, which, since 2016, has provided over £11 million in grants to hundreds of deserving organisations. As Major General [...]

I know what you’re thinking, “Halloween is barely over Jess! We’re still eating Halloween sweets!!”, but dearest reader, Christmas is just around the corner!  And while it's a season of joy and family, it can also be a whirlwind for us juggling business dreams with that military life. But fear not, because you can absolutely make the most of this festive period and thrive with your small business. Planning is Power: Let's face it, time is a precious commodity especially with the additional juggle of ‘their’ endless work Christmas parties, and SO many hangovers to contend with. So, the first [...]

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year!  I completely LOVE Christmas. It’s my favourite thing! But I think after a busy year of uncertainty we are all really looking forward to the New Year, and of course a little break over December. It’s usually a crazy time for my family.  Not only has my husband spent the last few years on call for the RAF (you’d be surprised how much happens on Christmas Day!) I am still working on my business and taking the usual trips back to our respective parental homes whilst making sure that my two [...]

Navigating military life while building a business can feel like a constant battle, can't it? As a seasoned military spouse, I know first-hand the unique challenges that come with postings, married quarters, and the unpredictable nature of service life. But what if I told you that your business doesn't just have to survive these moves, but can actually thrive?    This is exactly why I founded the Milspo, a supportive community designed to empower military spouses and partners like you to create sustainable, location-independent businesses.    In this blog post, we'll dive into actionable strategies and tried-and-tested tips for seamlessly [...]

Five years ago, when the world was heading into lockdown, something amazing happened in my married quarter garden. Picture this: a pretty dire-looking lawn suddenly bursting into life! Out of nowhere, tulips and daffodils popped up, bringing this incredible jolt of hope to those weird, early spring days. It was genuinely amazing! The best part? Someone else had planted them – a previous military spouse who'd taken the time to bury those bulbs one autumn day. As the world seemed to close down, seeing these beautiful flowers was a vivid reminder to me that everything would be ok in the [...]