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How Can SCORE Help Veteran Entrepreneurs?
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Our network of more than 10,000 mentors can meet with you via phone, video, or email to answer your business questions.
Some of our mentors also served in the military. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them, too. They can help you translate military skills into business success by navigating available services, funding opportunities, government contracts and more.
SCORE also provides free business workshops and educational resources.
Here are a few resources for veteran entrepreneurs:
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
View WebinarAre You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
View WebinarFrom Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military. Read more
Meet Some of Our Veteran Mentors
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Disaster Preparedness and Resiliancy Resources
Small businesses, especially in Houston must be prepared for natural disasters. At the moment, we are facing a coronavirus pandemic that has brought our economy to a halt. Here... Read more
Mutt's Sauce Small Business Journey
While serving in the US Air Force, Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. was known for his homemade, all-purpose sauce. Decades later, his granddaughter Charlynda founded Mutt’s Sauce to... Read more
How Veterans Who Want to Help Other Veterans Can Start a Non-profit
Want to start a non-profit to help veterans? Use these tips to get started.
Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
Hear from accomplished veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and learn how you can tap into SBA’s veteran resources to start, grow, or expand your business. Read more
8 Resources To Help Veteran Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
To help veteran entrepreneurs flourish in business, we asked business professionals and CEOs this question for their best advice.
Are You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
Veteran Entrepreneurs will share expert insights to help Veterans determine their readiness for business ownership and discovering the path forward. Read more
7 Great Side Business Ideas for Veterans
The skills veterans build in the military make them perfect for entrepreneurship upon return to civilian life. Explore 7 excellent side business ideas for veterans.
The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs, Infographic #2 Veteran Entrepreneurs
This infographic highlights the findings of part two of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs” data report. For this report, SCORE surveyed more than 3,000... Read more
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
Infographic: Veteran-owned Small Business Trends
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the strengths of veteran small business owners and the challenges they face. Read more