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Learn about the Boots to Business program by the Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to assist veterans in starting their own businesses. Explore the mission, history, phases, benefits, and valuable resources provided.
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Small Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track (Boots to Business) Element 33
Outline • Review A short video Broadcast • What is the SBA • What is Boots to Business • Steps of Boots to Business Phase I Phase II • Benefits of Boots to Business • Online resources
Video Broadcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3yraaVelaE
What is the SBA and Boots to Business • What is the SBA (Small Business Administration) • Boots to Business Mission • Boots to Business History
Two Phases Boots to Business • Transition GPS- THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK OVERVIEW • Phase I- INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP TWO-DAY COURSE (Boots to Business) • Phase II- FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE
Benefits of Boots to Business Program • Overall View of Business Ownership • Utilizing Military Skills • Mentorship- giving back to the community • Making your hobby/passion a career • Being your own boss • Networking and Franchising
Beyond Phase II/ Resources • The veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/vboc • Small Business Development Center (SBDC) http://www.hrsbdc.org/ • Women's Business Center (WBCs) https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/wbc • The Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF) https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/our-programs/ • Small Business Administration (SBA) https://www.sba.gov/