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Numbers
Understand what your figures are telling you, set better priorities and make decisions with more confidence.
Growth, made workable
Run the business with the same confidence you bring to your profession.
Business Unboxed is the practical 8-week group programme for skilled tradespeople and qualified professionals who want clarity on their numbers, a simpler way to market, and smarter tools that save time.
8 weeks · Starts Monday 5 October 2026 · Mondays, 3:30–5:00pm · Bournemouth
Practical thinking for businesses
that do the work.
Numbers
Marketing
AI &
smart tools
Make room for growth
smart tools
The business behind the work
You did the training. Now make the business work for you.
You are good at what you do. Your clients trust you, your work speaks for itself, and you have invested years in becoming highly skilled in your trade or profession.
But most professional qualifications and trade training do not teach the business behind the work: how to read the numbers, market with confidence, or use the right tools to reclaim time every week.
Business Unboxed gives you a practical, supportive space to build the commercial skills that make a good business easier to run.
8practical in-person sessions
3business areas to strengthen
£999 + VATpay-in-full option
Smallgroup learning with people like you
What we will work on
Less noise. More useful progress.
Over eight weeks, you will build useful habits, make clearer decisions and leave with practical tools you can use straight away.
02
Marketing
Attract more of the right clients with straightforward marketing that feels manageable and true to your business.
03
AI & smart tools
Use practical tools and simple systems to reduce admin, save time and work more efficiently.
Designed for people doing the work
A group that gets the reality of running a business.
- For skilled tradespeople, qualified professionals and service-based business owners who are already serving clients.
- For people who want more confidence in the business side — without generic theory or unnecessary jargon.
- For owners who value practical ideas, honest discussion and the accountability to put plans into action.
- For businesses ready to make room for growth while respecting the work already on their plate.
At a glance
Everything you need to know.
A small, interactive programme built around the realities of running a service-based business.
Format8 in-person
group sessions
group sessions
Start dateMonday
5 October 2026
5 October 2026
TimeMondays
3:30–5:00pm
3:30–5:00pm
LocationBournemouth
Investment£999 + VAT
Your placeFirst payment
secures it
secures it
Places are intentionally limited so the group remains practical, supportive and interactive. Choose the payment option that works best for you.
Choose a payment option ↗Secure your place
Choose the way you would like to pay.
Whether you prefer to pay in full or spread the cost, your place is secured as soon as your first payment is received.
Pay in full
One simple payment.
£999 + VAT
Pay the full programme fee today and secure your place in the group.
Pay in full ↗Payment plan
Spread the cost.
£150 + VAT today
Secure your place now, followed by seven weekly payments of £150 + VAT, automatically charged from 1 October 2026. Total payment-plan price: £1,200 + VAT.
Choose payment plan ↗Questions before you book? If you would like to talk through the programme or payment options first, Rachel is happy to help. Email Rachel ↗
Your facilitators
Practical experience. Clearer next moves.
You will be guided by experienced business leaders who understand both the commercial decisions and the everyday work that sit behind progress.
Business coach, mentor & facilitator
Mick Betteridge MBE QGM
Mick is the founder of Veteran Entrepreneurs and an experienced business coach, mentor and programme facilitator. He helps established business owners improve performance, strengthen leadership and turn plans into practical action. His work combines strategic thinking, accountability and hands-on support to build stronger, more resilient businesses.
Marketing strategist, business coach & facilitator
Rachel Foord
Rachel is a marketing strategist, business coach and facilitator with more than 30 years’ experience spanning corporate, agency and international marketing. Having run her own successful marketing and design agency for 20 years, Rachel now helps business owners turn their experience and ideas into clearer marketing, stronger decisions and practical action.
Questions, answered
What you might be wondering.
Who is Business Unboxed for?
It is for tradespeople, qualified professionals and service-based business owners who are already doing good work for clients and want to feel more confident about the business behind it.
Do I need to attend with someone I know?
No. You are welcome to join on your own. The small group is designed to create useful, supportive conversations with people who understand the realities of running a business.
Where and when is it held?
The programme starts on Monday 5 October 2026 and runs for eight Monday sessions, from 3:30–5:00pm in Bournemouth. Practical venue details will be supplied after booking.
What is the investment?
You can pay £999 plus VAT in full, or choose the payment plan: £150 plus VAT today followed by seven weekly payments of £150 plus VAT from 1 October 2026. Full details are shown when you select your payment option.
What happens after I book?
Once payment has been accepted, you will receive confirmation and the practical information you need ahead of the first session.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund more than 14 calendar days before the programme starts. Cancellations made 7–14 days before the start date receive a 50% refund, and cancellations made less than 7 days before the start date are not refundable. Subject to written approval, you may be able to transfer your place to a suitable colleague or business partner. Read the full Cancellation & Refund Terms.
Ready when you are
You did not train for years to spend your life guessing at the business side.
Choose a payment option ↗
Places are limited. Your place is secured once your first payment is received.