Veteran Owned Small Business Coalition

08/04/2015

Good news for Vets looking to fund a business. Article at http://m.military.com/daily-news/2015/07/30/bill-let-vets-use-gi-bill-start-a-business-passes-senate-hurdle.html about converting GI Bill benefits to loans for start ups.

A bill to allow post-9/11 vets to use their G.I. Bill education benefits as collateral to start a small business has picked up traction in Congress.

05/01/2015

Its been a while since I've posted anything but I have a great opportunity for all veterans or their family members to get a leg up. This is a free course from Texas A&M Univeristy - San Antonio. It is all online as well. http://www.tamusa.edu/collegeofbusiness/MOOC.html

12/17/2014

Good set of guidelines when presenting either an idea or a product. Thanks to Jeffrey Bernel for the original post on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=bp182-i3sndqpr-3s&a=view_article_detail&midToken=AQE3_-N3GY8TWg&ek=b2_content_ecosystem_digest&li=319&m=recommended_articles&permLink=five-breath-test-jeffrey-bernel

Here is what appears to be a pretty simple (at least it seems so at first) test every entrepreneur (or any business owner for that matter) should be able to answer and it makes a really compelling executive summary. "The Five Breath Test". "The Five Breath Test"What is your business idea? Be direct…

12/08/2014

Great resource for Veterans seeking to start or expand a business.https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/veternsbackbus.pdf

10/04/2014

We will be at the Veterans Business Summit in San Antonio on 30 October. This is sponsored by the San Antonio Small Business Development Center and the PTAC. If you'd like to attend check them out at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=q5z577bab&oeidk=a07e9jx9lbk7ececdeb

The San Antonio Regional Veterans Business Summit will empower veterans who wish to start or grow a business by providing them access to the tools and resources. Various tracks will include topics such as the nuts and bolts of starting a business, local and state certifications, federal and corporat…

01/21/2014

This looks like some good info for a small business owner. What are your thoughts?

The ability to adapt and change is essential to business success. But not everyone embraces change so easily. These tips can help you identify and eliminate resistance in the workplace. Anyone familiar with the Star Trek universe knows that resistance is futile.

01/20/2014

For all those small business owners out there, a tip to start the week - http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/09/unorthodox-tips-successful-in-business.html

What is your most unorthodox tip for becoming successful in business? An interview with 14 young entrepreneurs yielded various insightful tips and advice.

01/16/2014

Here is an article that will be useful for all small business owners. http://www.inc.com/the-build-network/10-things-to-do-every-workday.html?sf21454425=1

This list will help you get stuff done in and out of the office.

01/15/2014

Established VOSBC page!