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Looking Back at 2023 #VETBIZ Improvements and Forward to 2024 Resources

November 27, 2023

We are almost at the end of 2023! That means it’s time to look back and reflect on the successes of the past year and look forward to exciting opportunities ahead. This past year, America’s veteran and military spouse-owned small…

3 Steps to Protect Your Business from Disasters

September 14, 2023

Natural disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. Preparing ahead is critical for protecting yourself and your employees as well as for business continuity and recovery. Here are a few of the natural disaster recovery resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration…

3 Ways A Strong Network Can Help Your Veteran Small Business

May 26, 2023

Whether you’re starting or growing a small business, equipping yourself with a strong network will help you every step of the way. Here are three ways a network of knowledgeable people from different backgrounds can aid the success of your…

Bootstrapping to Start Your Business

May 12, 2021

So, you want to start your own small business, and you have some key ingredients to be a successful entrepreneur. You have a good idea, the opportunity, determination, and customers waiting to be served. However, you still lack the funds…

Online Financial Institutions & Technology

January 19, 2021

Wells Fargo, founded on March 18, 1852, according to their website is “forever linked with the image of a six-horse stagecoach thundering across the American West, loaded with gold. The full history, over more than 160 years, is rich in…

Looking Ahead: How to Set Your #VetBiz Up for Success in 2021

November 30, 2020

The year 2020 has been tough for small businesses across the nation, including veteran and military owned. Thanks to years of service, veterans are well-equipped to navigate difficult situations, adapt to new environments, and pivot against the unknowns. But that…

From Service to Startup: Tips for Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs

October 1, 2020

Life after the military may seem like uncharted territory, but the good news is that veterans are well-equipped to pursue a variety of post-service career options including entrepreneurship. As a service-disabled veteran, you bring a unique and valuable skill set…

Five Steps to Help Veterans Navigate the Federal Marketplace

September 1, 2020

Did you know that the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world? It’s true. And get this – the federal government contracts with small businesses to buy all types of products and services, and it’s required by law…

When Will My Business Become Profitable?

July 9, 2020

No one goes into business to lose money, and most business owners start with high hopes of making a profit… and getting their hands on it quickly. If you don’t make money after a while, it’s probably just an expensive…

What is the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Global Organizations?

June 19, 2020

Many large multi-national organizations have taken on the added obligation of looking beyond motivations exclusively driven by profit and have shouldered responsibilities that address social impact rather than just their own economic well-being. The social impact is directed toward various stakeholders…

Fastest Path to Cash

June 11, 2020

Often, pre-venture business owners want to develop a business that they want to become a multi-million-dollar business prior to conducting any business planning. With no access to capital, other than debt financing, the venture could be years away from reaching…

Florida VBOC Team’s COVID-19 Response

June 8, 2020

  The Florida VBOC staff consists five very talented people with very diversified skill sets working from our offices at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. When the college closed down for more than two months in March…

Federal Government Contracting – What You Need to Know

June 3, 2020

The federal government contracting system is very complicated and bureaucratic. Unfortunately, much of the training, including webinars, classroom sessions, and printed materials are expensive and presented at such a high level that individuals trying to get started in government contracting…

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