Boots to Business Reboot for veterans and milspouses #NVSBW24

Date and time

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Location

400 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 240
Williston, VT 05495

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Organizer

Holly Aker
holly.aker@sba.gov
802-798-6003

Host organization

SBA Vermont District Office

Type of event

SBA event

Event description

Wondering if business ownership is right for you? Now is the perfect time to find out.  

Join the Vermont SBA District Office for Boots to Business - REBOOT, a n introduction to entrepreneurship for veterans and military spouses. This special in-person class on Tuesday November 12 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 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.

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