Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran & Milspouse Entrepreneurs

Event description

Join the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for our virtual Boots to Business - REBOOT class on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM est. The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.

Topics will include:

·      What is Entrepreneurship?

·      Idea vs. Business Opportunity?

·      Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry

·      The Economics of Small Business

·      Selecting The Correct Legal Structure

·      Financing Your Venture

·      Business Planning

·      SBA Resources For You

This Saturday class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There is no charge for this event. Please note this class is held virtually and the class will start at 8:30 am Eastern Standard Time and will run until approximately 4:30 pm.

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is a core resource partner of the US Small Business Administration. We are designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. Learn more at vbocnewengland.org