Veteran entrepreneurs are more than just businessmen and women; they are a community of servicemen and women who have shared experiences and demonstrated strengths that help them succeed in business ownership together. “Veterans helping Veterans” is a phrase that rings true in service, in support, and in business. In the Veteran Business Community there are many ways in which Veterans truly can help Veterans Read on to find out how you can benefit by being part of the Veteran Business Community!

Veterans Hiring Veterans

Hiring Veterans for your business not only supports the men and women who have served our country, but it is a smart business decision. Over 200,000 men and women transition out of the military each year; nearly half are under 25 with strong technical skills. According to the Department of Defense, 98% of transitioning active-duty are high school graduates, and over 36% have college degrees. The skills and strengths that help Veterans succeed as entrepreneurs also help them become great employees. They have leadership, teamwork skills, and self-motivation; they are reliable, hard-working, and resourceful. Best of all, you can recruit and hire Veterans without spending any money. The military pays relocation costs of men and women leaving the Armed Forces, and now TVC has partnered with Recruit Military to help you find Veterans who fit the needs of your business. Go to www.recruitmilitary.com today to begin hiring Veterans and benefiting from the skills and strengths they can bring to your entrepreneurial venture!

Teaming with Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses

Teaming with Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB) can help you win contract opportunities. Executive Order 13360 provides opportunities for SDVOB to significantly increase their federal contracting and subcontracting. Toward that end, federal agencies must work harder to achieve the 3% set-aside for SDVOB by reserving contracts, facilitating participation, and encouraging contractors to subcontract with SDVOB. By partnering with these businesses, whether you are a Veteran-owned business or non Veteran-owned business, you can support Service-Disabled Veterans and access special set-aside contracts. Plus, Service-Disabled Veterans, by subcontracting from other companies, can build their reputation and increase their chances of being bonded for future contracting opportunities. Click here to access TVC’s Veterans Business Directory to find and partner with Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses.

Supporting Veterans in Business

There are over 4 million Veteran-owned businesses in the United States. The men and women who served in our nation’s Armed Forces are now serving their communities with the same commitment through construction businesses, information technology companies, restaurants, and other businesses that cross every industry sector. Supporting Veteran-owned businesses not only thanks Veterans for their service in the military, but it helps perpetuate a long tradition of successful Veteran entrepreneurship. To support Veterans in your area, search for local Veteran-owned businesses in TVC’s Veterans Business Directory.