Welcome Veterans!
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How Can SCORE Help Veteran Entrepreneurs?
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Our network of more than 10,000 mentors can meet with you via phone, video, or email to answer your business questions.
Some of our mentors also served in the military. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them, too. They can help you translate military skills into business success by navigating available services, funding opportunities, government contracts and more.
SCORE also provides free business workshops and educational resources.
Here are a few for veteran entrepreneurs:
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
View WebinarAre You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
View WebinarFrom Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military. Read more
Meet Some of Our Veteran Mentors
Search our database to find other mentors who best meets your needs:
Veterans make up only 8% of the US population, but they’re twice as likely to own a business as their civilian counterparts. They own 9.2% of all U.S. businesses, employ 5.8 million employees and make $1.1 trillion in sales. Let SCORE and Facebook help you join the ranks of veteran entrepreneurs.
Has SCORE helped you transition from military life to business ownership? Share your success story on SCORE.org. Your story can help inspire veterans and transitioning military members who are considering the same business journey.
Whether you found success with a mentor, a SCORE webinar or workshop, or with one of our online resources, we'd like to help spread the word about your business. Your company may be profiled in national marketing and press that can reach millions of people.
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Financial Projections and Funding Sources - Seminar 4 of 4
Financial Projections and Funding Sources: Review sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true startup costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking... Read more
Startup Basics - Seminar 1 of 4
Startup Basics: Test a business idea and identify the key factors that influence startup success. Gain an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business... Read more
Amplifying Diverse Voices: Entrepreneurship for All
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Southern Minnesota. Local volunteers in the area who recognize the power of storytelling are working to amplify the voices of minority and immigrant entrepreneurs. Through a forum called “Entrepreneurship for All” they hope to bring the Albert Lea, Faribault, Mankato and Owatonna community together through stories that promote and inspire mentorship. This effort is presented by SCORE South Central Minnesota Chapter #0710.
Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
Hear from accomplished veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and learn how you can tap into SBA’s veteran resources to start, grow, or expand your business. Read more
8 Resources To Help Veteran Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
To help veteran entrepreneurs flourish in business, we asked business professionals and CEOs this question for their best advice.
Are You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
7 Great Side Business Ideas for Veterans
The skills veterans build in the military make them perfect for entrepreneurship when returning to civilian life. In this article, we explore seven excellent side business ideas for veterans.
The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs, Infographic #2 Veteran Entrepreneurs
This infographic highlights the findings of part two of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs” data report. For this report, SCORE surveyed more than 3,000... Read more
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
Infographic: Veteran-owned Small Business Trends
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the strengths of veteran small business owners and the challenges they face. Read more
Funding Options for Veteran Entrepreneurs
SCORE mentor and Vietnam veteran Walter Abbott explains how veterans and their spouses can secure funding that will be best for their businesses. Read more
Best Funding Sources for Veteran Entrepreneurs
According to the SBA, one in four post-9/11 veterans wants to start their own business. Here are the top funding sources for veteran entrepreneurs.