Boots to Business ReBoot: VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ONE-DAY WORKSHOP #NVSBW24

Event description

Join the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) and the Maine SBA District Office for our Boots to Business - REBOOT class on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM est. This special in-person class is being hosted in honor of National Veterans Small Business Week. 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 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 in person and the class will start at 8:30 am Eastern Standard Time and will run until approximately 4:30 pm.

Location:

Great Portland Career Center

151 Jetport Blvd, Portland, ME 04102