12 Steps to Starting a Small Business
Being your own boss can be immensely rewarding. Though the start-up process can seem overwhelming, it can be boiled down to a few key actions. Get started by following our guide.
Start a Small Business
As entrepreneurs, veterans have a great impact on the American economy: Veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed than non-veterans, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, and there is about one veteran-owned firm for every ten veterans. Businesses owned by veterans employ a whopping 5.8 million people. If you’re interested in getting your own business up and running, familiarize yourself with these resources.
Free Resources
From articles and videos to in-person training, a host of free resources are available to veterans looking to start a business.
Small Business Bootcamps
Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families offers entrepreneurship training programs. Each is designed to give veterans the foundation to launch and grow a small business.