Planning a post-military future for you and your family can be daunting. The transition to civilian life will be smoother when you have a plan of action. With the following tips, you can get ready for life’s next big adventure. Set a Budget It is a good idea to set a budget so you can […]
Veterans
6 Resources for Veterans Looking to Start a Business During Coronavirus Crisis
As the economic effects of social distancing and shelter-in-place are felt across the country, many are left unemployed and struggling to find supplemental income. While this is a tough time for many Americans, this is also a much needed pause in time that aspiring veteran entrepreneurs can take advantage of. While it may be difficult […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2017 Might Be Last Chance to Claim a Tax Credit by Hiring a Veteran
With Veterans Day on November 11th, it’s an especially good time to think about the sacrifices veterans have made for us and how we can support them. One way businesses can support veterans is to hire them. The Work Opportunity tax credit (WOTC) can help businesses do just that, but it may not be available […]
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 […]
Veteran Entrepreneurs Recognized by SBA at Veterans Small Business Week
In honor of Veterans Small Business Week, I had the pleasure of nominating two NY State veteran business owners as success stories. Their stories will be placed on the National SBA web portals for recognition. These entrepreneurs were in various stages of their startups, but we worked together to grow their business into the successes […]
From Combat Veteran to Entrepreneur: Interview with Mark Kring
Every quarter, I teach a Boots 2 Business course on a military base to personnel who are in transition from their military career to civilian life. Within this setting, I have the privilege to meet some very interesting and energetic individuals who leave a lasting impression.
