If you’re a veteran and thinking about starting a business of your own, BusinessUSA.gov can help you navigate every step of the way, from research to exporting into international markets. That’s because BusinessUSA collects, organizes and makes available the very best in business resources spread across government.
Here’s a complete list of the resources mentioned in the infographic:
- Use the Veterans Resources tool before, during and after launching a business to learn about programs and resources specific to vets, like the Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business program.
- Tap into the Access Financing tool to research funding options and programs.
- Get help creating a business plan and connecting with business counselors with the help of the Start a Business tool.
- Take advantage of the Intellectual Property Awareness Assessment tool to learn how to protect company assets.
- Use the Find Opportunities tool to research and pursue contracting opportunities with the federal government.
- Turn to BusinessUSA’s Help with Hiring tool to learn more about HR regulations and strategies.
- Tap into BusinessUSA’s Events Calendar to find out about events where you can learn and network with other business owners.
- BusinessUSA’s Explore Exporting resources to learn more about everything from exporting basics to programs that introduce U.S. companies to potential international buyers.
On the Veteran Entrepreneur Portal by the VA OSDBU (U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization), veteran business owners can:
- Learn about Veterans First Verification and Contracting Program, VA's unique procurement set-aside and sole-sourcing opportunities for verified veteran-owned businesses.
- Learn more about VA’s small business programs and how to access procurement opportunities.
- Follow the links to learn how small businesses can access Federal procurement opportunities with each listed agency.
- Explore VA’s Corporate Partnership Agreements such as with AT&T, General Dynamics and others which are designed to help veteran small businesses.
- Browse a growing list of available veteran franchising opportunities.
- Access VA OSDBU’s Strategic Outreach services, including information tools, requirement resources, and networking opportunities necessary to do business with VA and other Federal agencies.
- Take advantage of unique veteran training and employment programs.
Learn more about the entire portfolio of resources available for veterans by visiting us at business.usa.gov/veterans or va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneur/.