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Battery World powers on to deliver sustained growth and plans to reach new heights in celebration of 25 years
The strength and resilience of the Battery World franchise model has again been highlighted with the release of trading results.
Battery World’s extensive network has continued to experience impressive growth of 4.2% from April 2021 – October 2021 with customers backing small businesses and buying local – where Battery World is recognised as an essential service.
The leading battery retailer, which celebrates 25 years in business in 2022, has helped deliver critical products and services to many industries, including the Defence Force which has relied on the network for a range of batteries to power trucks, buses and other vehicles, and battery replacements (fitment) for fleets. Battery World has also supplied batteries for radar tracking, drones, flight simulators and scissor lifts.
Battery World Ipswich Franchise Partners, Ruthie and Howdie Farrar, have been a part of the network since 2009 but prior to joining, were members of the Royal Australian Air Force. Ruthie’s time as a Defence Force member has armed her with the relevant skills to run and grow a successful business and today is proud to continue supporting the Force with the provision of quality batteries.
The tenacity of each Franchise Partner to power their communities in their time of need is testament to the meaningful and rewarding service they want to provide.
Battery World is always looking for passionate, community-driven individuals who pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer service and being experts in their field, to join the network and continue to grow the brand into new territories.
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This growth in the brand’s national footprint means Franchise Partners can help power the passion of more customers, communities, and industries.
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Planning for Transition
It’s important that you start to prepare for transition as early as possible as there can be a lot to consider. The civilian environment is very different to the ADF, but transition doesn’t need to be a daunting experience. Help is available for current and ex-serving members as you move through the transition process and as you settle into the civilian community. A vital step when preparing to leave the ADF is to mentally prepare yourself for the change that lies ahead and also to set realistic expectations of what your future life will look like. • Talk to friends or family who have made the transition. Ask them what their experience was like and what they would have done differently.
Remember, even if they had a negative experience, you can use this to ensure that your transition experience takes a more positive route. • Connect with informal groups on social media that are set up by veterans as support networks • Take advantage of transition information and services provided by Defence N=Member and Family
Support. • Seek professional assistance services tailored for transitioning veterans. • Make sure that you register to attend a Transition Seminar.
These expo-style events will not only provide you with relevant information about many aspects of transition (e.g. superannuation, family services, etc), but also give you the opportunity to meet with the support organisations that are available to you through transition and beyond.
Career Planning
THINK ABOUT THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU
The first step is to determine what type of work you would like to do. Consider the skills you have gained during your time in the ADF as well as what you have an interest in and where you want your career to take you. You may even like to brainstorm different industries that interest you and do some research about roles within this industry. Think about asking family and friends for their input, as they may have ideas that you hadn’t considered.
Once you have an idea of what you would like to do, research the qualifications and skills someone in this field/industry requires in order to perform their role. This will allow you to identify any gaps or areas where you may require further training. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. If there currently is not a demand or opening for the type of work you really want to do, you may be able to plan an alternate pathway to your preferred job. It’s a good idea to speak with specialists in the employment and recruiting space to get an understanding of the current job market. This will allow you to make informed decisions about your career pathway as you will gain an understanding of what it will take to get there. You should ask questions such as: • Are jobs in my chosen field/industry in high-demand at the moment or is it a competitive environment? What skills or qualifications will help to
set me apart from other applicants? • What qualifications do I need to obtain or training do I need to complete in order to be considered for this industry or career pathway? • What skills that I have gained through service will be of most relevance in this field/industry/role. • What is salary like in this industry/ role and how are salary packages generally structured?
PRIOR LEARNING RECOGNISED
Engage with the ADF Transition and Civil Recognition Project for assistance with civilian recognition of your transferable military skills and training, including recognition of prior learning. The project team can also assist you to navigate the Vocational Education and Training environment and discuss options for obtaining further qualifications and understanding the skills you offer to civilian employers.
FIND A MENTOR
A mentor can play an important role in your transition and future career development. They can be a role model, coach or just someone to listen. A mentor who has experienced the transition process will be able to provide advice, guidance, share expertise and networks to assist you to adjust to the civilian workplace or to find employment. Your mentor could be from your organisation, an ex
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service organisation, your networks or a professional organisation: • find someone who has the strengths and skills you want to emulate • study the person, get to know people who know them • arrange an informal catch up, don’t pressure them by asking them to be your mentor straight up • contact them after your meeting and stay in touch • let the relationship evolve organically.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
You may also be considering selfemployment (a contractor or consultant for example) or starting your own business or a franchise business. The previous steps of doing your research and speaking with career specialists still apply, and there are a number of additional resources available to people who are considering this path. ‘Enterprise for Veterans’, run by The Princes Trust Australia runs workshops and boot camps that promote enterprise skills and help military veterans to transition into selfemployment. Buying a Franchise – there are numerous government both federal and state sites that can assist with what you need to know.
Build your networks
Whether you are looking to start your own business or enter paid employment, it’s a good idea to start building networks that align with your career goals. Networking is about building relationships by establishing and interacting with people to exchange information and develop professional and social contacts, whether defence or non-defence. Your networks will be able to assist you with information and advice to assist in your job search. You can meet people through exservice organisations, sporting or other interest groups or even through your existing social networks. It is also important to set realistic expectations about your career path following service. You may have a clear idea of what kind of career you want to pursue or you may have no idea where to start. Either way, there are organisations available to you that can help you to navigate the steps towards your end goal. It’s a good idea to speak with specialists in the employment and recruiting space to get an understanding of the current job market. This will allow you to make informed decisions about your career pathway as you will gain an understanding of what it will take to get there. The ADF has developed a series of resource documents that provide general guidance on core job tasks and demonstrated skills at rank across the ADF. These resources identify likely key priority skills sought by civilian employers applicable at each rank and gained through ADF training and experience. https://www.defence.gov. au/adc/adftcr/ADF_transition.asp
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