Financial Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs: Navigating Personal and Business Loans

a veteran on a virtual business call

The transition from military service to entrepreneurship is filled with potential and challenges for veterans. In business, one of the most significant hurdles is securing financing. Finding financial resources for veteran entrepreneurs means understanding the landscape of personal and business loans and bridging the gap between military discipline and business success. Among the myriad financial…

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Preserving Veterans’ Stories of Service and Sacrifice

Veterans Day Honoring All Who Served

Whether it’s pride, pain, inspiration, nostalgia or a combination of sentiments, any time veterans tell their stories, there’s a good chance they’ll evoke strong emotions from both the tellers and their audiences. Those feelings are often well-warranted as many veterans have been through intense experiences in the name of service to their country. United States…

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7 Tips for Veterans Looking to Start a Business in 2020

The skills that veterans learn while serving the nation transfer well into the business world. If you’re a veteran who’s been thinking about going into business, there are plenty of resources to help you test out your ideas and get started. More than 300,000 veterans faced unemployment in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor…

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The Best Franchise Opportunities for Veterans

You devoted several years of your life to serving your country. Now, you’re transitioning back to civilian life wondering where your next “mission” will take your career. Many military veterans consider entrepreneurial endeavors like small business ownership or franchising. And since you found yourself on the America’s Best Franchises website, you’re probably leaning more to…

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5 Hottest Franchise Options for Veterans and Why

According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), veterans own one out of every seven franchises in the United States. Why? Franchising allows veterans to translate the very same skills and knowledge gained while serving our country into a long-term profession. Veterans are trained to work and serve within the system that is the military. No…

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Meet the Navy Veteran Making Waves in 3D Printing

The Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership’s Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is a one-stop shop for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase, or grow a business. VBOC Federal Region II covers the states of New York and New Jersey, and provides entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling…

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5 Ways to Feel More Fulfilled in Your Franchise Ownership

There’s a lot that happens when you buy a franchise. One aspect rarely talked about is the social giving side of franchise ownership. As a new business owner in your community, you have a unique opportunity to give back to the people you serve. This goes beyond your standard service offerings. You are able to…

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