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From the Service to Small Business Ownership
If you’re a former service member or a veteran thinking about starting a small business, take advantage of these resources. Read more
Infographic: Vetpreneurs Leading the Way
Veterans make up only 8% of the US population, but they’re twice as likely to own a business as their civilian counterparts. Learn more about this growing group of small business o Read more
20 Resources for Veteran Business Owners
U.S. military veterans display many of the same leadership qualities as successful entrepreneurs. Some even go on to launch their own businesses upon their return. Read more
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Veteran Launches Retail Business With Help From SCORE Mentor
From the Service to Small Business Ownership
If you’re a former service member or a veteran thinking about starting a small business, take advantage of these resources.
UR Fit Wellness Center
Ramirez learned about SCORE through one of his MBA classes, and met with mentor Bob Paino. “I really was seeking general advice,” Ramirez says. Read more
The New Generation of Business Owners is Here
Small business in the United States has evolved tremendously over the last decade. Read more
Infographic: Vetpreneurs Leading the Way
Veterans make up only 8% of the US population, but they’re twice as likely to own a business as their civilian counterparts. Learn more about this growing group of small business o Read more
Honoring Vetpreneurs on Veterans Day
As shown in our latest infographic, veterans make up eight percent of the U.S. population, but they own 9.2 percent of all companies in America.
One Community Auto
Peterson started with the Startup Basics Workshop to get a broad understanding of what was needed to run a small business. Read more
Tools for Veteran Entrepreneurs
In 2016, the US Census Bureau reported that veterans own a whopping 7.5% of small businesses in the US – that’s 405,235 businesses out of 5.4 million nationwide!
Congratulations to the 2017 SCORE Award Winners!
It’s one of our favorite times of the year here at SCORE, when we honor small business success stories at the SCORE Awards. This year’s honorees and their mentors have diverse business interests and experience, and together, they exemplify the spirit of small business in the United States.
Entrepreneurship Resources for Veterans
Some 2.5 million military veterans in the U.S. own businesses, according to the Small Business Administration. Are you a veteran who owns a business or hopes to start one in the near future?
Mutt’s Sauce
Scales met with SCORE mentor John Soutar weekly prior to her product launch.“Everything that SCORE offered was exactly what I needed to get the business started,” Scales recalls. Read more