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How to Launch a Veteran-Owned Business
November 8, 2023
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The skills you learned in the military, including strategic planning, leadership, communication, delegation, execution and assessment, are assets to starting a veteran-owned small business. Leverage this startup checklist to walk you through critical steps. Remember, you don’t need to be hands-on with all the steps; consultants or companies can complete some of these tasks.
Download SCORE’s checklist to easily follow pre- and post-launch tasks for your veteran-owned business, such as:
- Develop a business plan outlining your goals, target market, competition and financial projections.
- Choose a legal structure for your business.
- Create a budget covering startup costs, ongoing expenses and revenue projections.
- Consider getting certified as a Veteran-Owned Business (VOSB) or a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB).
- Leverage traditional and online marketing channels in your strategy.
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