We all know that we sleep well and our country is safe because of this military people, they are doing amazing job to save our country. Now i think it is our time to help them after retired. Many of them confused after retirement what to do? , so it is good of you all to suggest which is the best job for them? I have asked this question as one people asked me, so it is my time to help that person, not to one person but to all.
A good way to begin is to think about what services or products others who are in or have retired from the military need. If they need a particular product, maybe you can become a reseller. If it's a service based business, well, you probably have the contacts.
I would market yourself (and this is just me) as a service from a former (I guess whatever lingo you use for a retired military person - use jargon) military personnel to the military personnel. People like to feel comfortable with the person whom they are buying from. This is especially true with the web. I know this is vague, but hopefully helpful.
Sincerely,
Ken
A good way to begin is to think about what services or products others who are in or have retired from the military need. If they need a particular product, maybe you can become a reseller. If it's a service based business, well, you probably have the contacts.
I would market yourself (and this is just me) as a service from a former (I guess whatever lingo you use for a retired military person - use jargon) military personnel to the military personnel. People like to feel comfortable with the person whom they are buying from. This is especially true with the web. I know this is vague, but hopefully helpful.
Sincerely,
Ken
Marthin,
I don't really know what to tell you. I think that the people here have given some good suggestions as you won't find many people willing to help you w/ a business issue on most blogs.
I do agree that my second paragraph is vague, but before you start a business, you should make a list regarding what you know - maybe you know about certain weapons, or military software or history for all I know. Then, define your target market of whom you wish to sell to. Nobody here can list that for you. If everyone who came on this site was provided a pristine business plan, it would get more hits than Google itself.
The basis of starting a business is learning. People here are helping, though they can only do so much. The rest is on you. Yes, military vets may be hard to find, but so are any clients in any industry with this or any other economy. Think of it this way:
You are at point A (want to start a business) you want to get to point C (revenue generation from said business) what is going to be your point B?
The armed forces offer several programs and opportunities for ex-military personnel who are interested in starting their own small business, including home based businesses that will allow veterans to work from home. The army in particular now offers the Army Advantage Fund. This program offers those who qualify money to help start a small business. For a 3-year enlistment you can earn $25,000, for 4 years up to $35,000, and for five or more years you can earn up to $40,000.
For me the best and most profitable business opportunity is working in the health care business market. There is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals all across America. Who understands recruiting better than the armed forces. Put that experience to work by helping to recruit health care professionals through being either an owner/operator of a franchise, or becoming a Health Career recruitment agent.
The armed forces offer several programs and opportunities for ex-military personnel who are interested in starting their own small business, including home based businesses that will allow veterans to work from home. The army in particular now offers the Army Advantage Fund. This program offers those who qualify money to help start a small business. For a 3-year enlistment you can earn $25,000, for 4 years up to $35,000, and for five or more years you can earn up to $40,000.
For me the best and most profitable business opportunity is working in the health care business market. There is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals all across America. Who understands recruiting better than the armed forces. Put that experience to work by helping to recruit health care professionals through being either an owner/operator of a franchise, or becoming a Health Career recruitment agent.
I was in Irak, and now I have a Personal Safety acadamy with 2 mates. In the beginning was difficult, like any new business, but now we can say we have some succesful. In America nothing is impossible.
The armed forces offer several programs and opportunities for ex-military personnel who are interested in starting their own small business, including home based businesses that will allow veterans to work from home. The army in particular now offers the Army Advantage Fund. This program offers those who qualify money to help start a small business. For a 3-year enlistment you can earn $25,000, for 4 years up to $35,000, and for five or more years you can earn up to $40,000.
For me the best and most profitable business opportunity is working in the health care business market. There is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals all across America. Who understands recruiting better than the armed forces. Put that experience to work by helping to recruit health care professionals through being either an owner/operator of a franchise, or becoming a Health Career recruitment agent.
thanks you so much gbs03 for you answer, i agree with you that health care business will be best for ex-military personnel, but again first need investment, proper location etc.
thanks you so much gbs03 for you answer, i agree with you that health care business will be best for ex-military personnel, but again first need investment, proper location etc.
Seucirty Analyst/Advisor is one such Job well suited for them.
I was in Irak, and now I have a Personal Safety acadamy with 2 mates. In the beginning was difficult, like any new business, but now we can say we have some succesful. In America nothing is impossible.
Paqueteseuropa didnt get you! - Personal safety academeny means it is something like gym? or giving training to any people of any age to safe ourself from anyone who attack us or fight with us? Is it something like this?
There is an excellent resource at smallbusinessnotes.com/interest/veterans.html, headed Military Veteran Small Business Resources. Hope it helps!
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First of all a big thank you to all of our military people! I appreciate what you do for me and this country.
Since most people in the military have specialized jobs it make sense to continue on that same line of work after they retire. If this is not what they would like, then like others have said, there are lots of programs that will help the Vet get started in something new.
Thanks all of you for your suggestion, it seems all of you love to much our military people. And like francba told it is good to continue with same line work that will me more easy and comfortable too.
ksundheim | Contributor | 8/20/2010 - 6:31 am
ksundheim | Contributor | 8/20/2010 - 6:31 am
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