Link-Up Programme
We are pleased to announce that on 31st Match 2021 BOS Business Office Solutions CIC has successfully completed their ‘Link-Uk Project’ funded by the Black Country ESF Community Grant. The project aimed to support those currently suffering with loneliness, low self-esteem and lack of opportunities from some form of social and/or social and digital isolation. To tackle personal barriers, build confidence, increased mental health and wellbeing and improve opportunities in the Labour market, for both women and men of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and experience.Due to Covid and the restrictions imposed, all workshops were delivered online using MSTeams. Clients were also supported on a one-to-one basis through phone calls, whatsapp calls, video chats, and Teams. The barriers faced by these clients were acknowledged and faced through talking on a one-to-one basis, various workshops and exercises that the clients could practise and use during the sessions and on their own. Each client’s specific needs and…
INSPIRE Project Update
Find out what our new INSPIRE Project can offer you!
Inspire Project
What’s it All About? 🌟 Want to learn the basics of British Sign Language? 🌟 Build your IT skills & enhance your job opportunities? 🌟 Interested in bringing out your artistic side through acting and crafts? Our new Inspire Project is here to help all you women! We want to help you build on your skill set and improve your confidence in various way! We’re super friendly and welcoming so email our lead Katrina at katrina@access2business.co.uk or call 01902 422421 to find out a little bit more! IT Practical Sessions Get the all the support you need to learn the basics of computers Drama & Acting Sessions Express yourself through the power of our drama and acting sessions. Exploring Self-Employment Receive advice and guidance on how you can begin pursing self-employment as a career option Come along! 71 Tempest Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1AA Business Office Solutions Website 01902 422421
Morgan Harrison
A BOS Success Story Morgan started coming to us back in December 2018. Nineteen year old Morgan came to us with an idea of the type of work she wanted to do. Morgan left school with qualifications and a bright future ahead of her. Morgan attended Sixth form for some months before deciding it wasn’t for her. Morgan went on to do a Childcare apprenticeship as she was sure this was the industry she wanted to go into. Morgan completed her apprenticeship however when it came to an end Morgan went and worked a season in Ibiza, although this was not a forever job for her it brought out her confidence massively and built on her people skills. After a lot of thinking and deciding, Morgan decided she wanted to become Cabin Crew! Morgan came to us as she had not worked in an environment like this before and wanted to…
BOS Further Opportunities Event
Where & When? Tuesday 26th February 2019 11am – 2pm The Grand Theatre, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE What Can I Expect? If you’re interested in furthering your future in business then join us at our Further Opportunities event on Tuesday 26th February 2019! Hosted by BOS (Business Office Solutions), we’ll be offering you a wide range of employment and training opportunities to help you get ahead, from self-employment support to job and volunteer roles. From 11am – 2pm this drop in session provides a great chance to find out about organisations in Wolverhampton including The Way Youth Zone, Access to Business, Adult Education and many more! Tea, coffee and light refreshments will also be available during the day Feel free to give us a call on 01902 422421 or email our Project Lead Katrina at katrina@a2bos.co.uk for more information and updates on future events. Take the opportunity and get…
PHOENIX Project
During October 2021 and March 2022 BOS Business Office Solutions CIC delivered PHOENIX project supporting beneficiaries to address their personal barriers to work and improve their money management/budgeting skills and personal financial situation. Funded by the Black Country ESF Community Grant the project provided intensive support for individuals from excluded groups who were suffering with loneliness, low self-esteem and lack of opportunities brought about partially or fully from social and/or social and digital isolation and a situation that has been exacerbated as a result of Covid-19. Through a range of interventions including 1:1 Information, Advice and Guidance sessions, group support workshops and Digital Skills training clients were supported to improve social interaction, build confidence, improve mental health and wellbeing and improve opportunities in the labour market. During the project period over 20 unemployed and economically inactive clients in the Black Country gained new skills, improved their confidence, built CV’s and…
Confidence Matters: FREE Skills to Cope with COVID-19
If you’re suffering from isolation and need a confidence boost – get the FREE skills here! Confidence Matters is perfect for those who want to improve their levels of confidence, mental health and wellbeing. As a series of workshops, the project is aimed to support individuals who are currently struggling with a lack of confidence due to the social restrictions of COVID-19. Coronavirus regulations have resulted in a lot of people suffering from the effects of loneliness, isolation, poor mental health, and depression. What you’ll receive these FREE workshops: With a mixture of 1:1 support and group sessions Confidence Matters covers a range of self-building activities to help combat any negative emotions – putting you in a healthier head-space. Learn a variety of basic IT skills, understand the steps to handle stress, enjoy and experience confidence building games and crafts to help rebuild your social skills. How to Manage Everyday…
Build Your Self-Confidence: The Link-Up Programme
If you’re interested in making new friends and building social skills – This is the place for you! Launched by our sister charity Business Office Solutions (BOS), the Link-Up Programme is here to help tackle unemployment in Wolverhampton and improve social wellbeing. Starting in October, the new project will provide support to individuals who are experiencing loneliness, mental health issues and digital exclusion that is preventing them from entering the job market. With additional 1:1 support to help address personal employment barriers, new learners will be able to take part in team building exercises where they will be free to grow their confidence and have the opportunity to make new friendships. Confidence Building Workshops Employability support Digital Inclusion/IT Skills Sign Language basics Budgeting & Money Management And much more! BOS Project Co-ordinator, Hemlata Patel will be managing all project activities and sessions. A qualified professional, Hemlata will provide new learners with opportunities to…
Our New Inspire Project
Business Office Solutions CIC (BOS) has launched the new exciting INSPIRE project, funded by the Black Country ESF Community Grant. The aim of the project is to help women feel more confident and have a greater opportunity in the labour market. What you CAN EXPECT Our INSPIRE project (July 2019 – January 2020) aims to support 25 unemployed and disadvantaged women through tailored 1-2-1 and group support, and informal and accredited training and employability. We provide informal softer skills training and employment skills during the five day course (10am – 1pm), which include Craft Sessions, Confidence Building ‘Acting workshop’ sessions, British Sign Language, IT Training, CV building and much more. vOLUNTEERING & tRAINING As part of INSPIRE we also offer clients volunteering opportunities, work placements and accredited training courses including Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 and Entry Level 3 Online basics ITQ. PREVIOUS SUCCESSES BOS has previously delivered…
The BOS Story
Business Office Solutions (or BOS for short) was launched in March 2017 to support local businesses and entrepreneurs with virtual office services – basically taking care of all of those mundane, administrative tasks that eat into the time business-owners just don’t have! Problem solving Here at BOS, we’re an innovative community-interest company and a trading arm of Wolverhampton-based charity Access to Business, who provide employment and self-employment support. When Access to Business became inundated with business-owners desperate for a low-cost solution to help with everyday operational tasks like answering business calls and a professional meeting space for clients, BOS was born. Since then, it has gone from strength-to-strength, now boasting a modest and varied client-base. Our services and projects We support our clients, usually small and medium-sized businesses, with a range of virtual office solutions from a registered business address to hot-desking, meeting rooms and even accredited training courses. BOS…