The SBA offers free resources for veterans and military families starting businesses, including counseling, training courses like Boots to Business, and help with government contracts. Veterans Business Development Officers work in local SBA offices, and service-disabled veterans get specialized support for accessing capital.
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Did you know the U.S. small Business Administration has resources and programs for veterans and the military community? If you are a transitioning or active duty service member, veteran of any type, National Guard or Reserve member, or a military spouse, the SBA is here to help. The skills you develop during your military service are the same skills entrepreneurs need to succeed in business, such as being collaborative, determined and able to operate under pressure. Through the SBA's training programs, contracting opportunities and access to capital, we are here to help your business start, grow, expand or recover. The easiest way to access SBA's veteran resources, including referrals, transition assistance, counseling and business training programs is by contacting a Veterans Business Development Officer in your local SBA District office or by visiting one of the SBA funded Veterans Business Outreach Centers across the country. If you are not sure where to start, SBA offers Boots to Business, a two day course to help aspiring veteran entrepreneurs understand business fundamentals. For easy access, this course is available on and off military installations. The SBA also offers training programs to meet the unique needs of women veterans service disabled veterans and those interested in government contracting. You serve your country and the SBA is ready to serve you. See how the SBA can be your ally through every stage of business by visiting sba.gov veterans powering the American Dream by Empowering Small Businesses and we can't wait to work with you.
