Leadership – All veterans have seen effective leadership at
Veteran-owned businesses can lean on their military role models
and apply similar techniques to their business development.
employees is a critical factor in successful business models.
Risk Management
when they had to take a risk to be successful. Or they
becomes automatic to veterans. This advantage prepares them
veterans be successful in civilian and business life. The VA helps
service members transition to civilian life by making plans and
GI Bill - helps veterans pay for college to learn new skills.
DoD SkillBridge
industries where you plan to start your business.
A Solid Start – provides resources to get started after separation.
VA OSDBU
Utilization guides you in starting your veteran-owned business.
VR&E
business management.
WHAT ADVANTAGES DO VETERAN-OWNED
BUSINESSES HAVE?
Veteran-owned businesses can receive advantages and help
that civilian-owned enterprises do not have.
Skillset – Veterans separate from service with skillsets key to
Access to Government Contracts – The federal government
budgets money for contracting with veteran-owned businesses
Search Engine Badges – Google helps veteran-owned
Loans – The Small Business Administration offers favorable
96 VETERANS AFFAIRS 90 YEARS: Military & Wellness