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Start a business after the military. SBA loans, veteran business grants, franchises, and startup resources. Browse all articles below or explore other categories for more military transition resources.
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Free federal and nonprofit entrepreneurship training for veterans: EBV, Boots to Business, VBOC, Bunker Labs, and more. Who qualifies and how to apply.
Veterans start businesses at higher rates than civilians but face predictable pitfalls. Here are the most common veteran entrepreneur mistakes and how to avoid them before they cost you.
VBOCs provide free business training, counseling, and mentoring to veteran entrepreneurs. Here's what they offer, where to find one, and how to use them effectively.
The financing veteran founders actually qualify for: SBA loans, lender programs, and startup options. What each funds, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Veterans bring leadership, logistics, risk management, and operational discipline that civilian entrepreneurs rarely develop. Here's how to identify and leverage your military experience in business.
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification rules under 13 CFR 125: 51% veteran ownership, unconditional control, day-to-day management, highest officer rule. Common audit failures and how to avoid them.
VBOCs offer free 1:1 business counseling, training, and mentoring to veteran-owned businesses and prospective veteran founders. ~30 centers nationwide, funded by the SBA. How to find and use yours.
The GI Bill funds education, not business startups, but there are specific programs that use GI Bill benefits for entrepreneurship training. Here's what qualifies and what doesn't.
The federal government spends over $700 billion annually on contracts, with veteran-set-aside preferences that create real competitive advantages. Here's how to actually get started.
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VA's Veteran-Owned Small Business certification unlocks federal contracting set-asides. Here's what VetCert requires, how to apply, and what certification is actually worth.
Boots to Business is SBA's free entrepreneurship program for transitioning service members. Here's what it teaches, what it doesn't, and whether it's worth your time.
Legit no-repayment grants for veteran entrepreneurs in 2026: SBA, federal, nonprofit, and state funds. Who qualifies, how to apply, and how to dodge the scams.
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