Self-Employment & Small Business Ownership
Assistance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Business Development Support for Veterans
Center for Veterans Enterprise
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
Federal Contractor Program for Veterans
Describes the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors regarding the hiring and promoting of qualified special disabled veterans of the Vietnam era and selected other veterans who served on active duty. See answers to frequently asked questions on federal contractor programs.
Franchise Opportunities for Veterans
General Services Administration (GSA) Assistance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
START-UP/ USA - Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources & Training
Provides technical assistance, resources and training to individuals throughout the country who are interested in pursuing self-employment. Site offers a Web cast series in which successful entrepreneurs share their secrets for success and online seminars on topics including self-employment for individuals with disabilities.
Self-Employment Resources for Military Spouses
Service Disabled Veterans Comprehensive Rehabilitation Opportunities Program
Small Business & Self-Employment Service
Provides information, counseling and referrals about self-employment and small business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. Program is available through the Job Accommodations Network's toll-free number (1-800-526-7234).
Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Using Education Benefits to Start a Small Business
Veterans with a desire to start their own small business can use the Montgomery GI Bill education benefits to pay for the training needed to start the small business.
Using Your VA Education Benefits for Entrepreneurship Training
Learn how to use your education benefits to start or enhance a small business. Contact your local Small Business Development Center for guidance in starting a business.
A list of resources, including government agencies, that can help veterans start and grow small businesses.
Veterans with Disabilities & Self-Employment Training Series
Online seminar that discusses what the veteran needs to know and understand in the transition from the military lifestyle to that of a business owner with a disability. For more online training resources see the brochure Self-Employment Webcast Series.