U.S. Small Business Administration

November 2005

Co-Sponsored by Staples

Hector V. Barreto

For us at the SBA, the recent passing of Veterans Day is a time to remember that our mandate requires us to give special consideration to veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States and their survivors or dependents as we carry out our small business programs.

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Business Help for Veterans

There are 25 million living Americans veterans - all having proudly served our country. When their tour of duty ends many dream of becoming business owners. And the SBA can help.

In this edition of SBA Solutions, discover what resources and finance options are available to vets. Plus, tips for anyone starting a business.

SBA Spotlight Program

Veterans have served our country - and now the SBA wants to serve them. The SBA's office of Veteran Business Development formulates, executes, and promotes policies and programs to assist veteran entrepreneurs. Go to the online center to learn more about the resources and lending programs designed especially for veterans.

» Veterans Business Development

Local Programs
The SBA is holding events in your area! Visit our online calendar to find out how the SBA can work for you.

To view SBA-sponsored events in your area, select your state below.

SBA Offices

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What resources and assistance does the SBA make available to vets?

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Business Plan Basics
Discover the tricks of putting together a compelling business plan.

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Developing a Business Idea
Solutions to overcoming five common roadblocks that might keep your business from getting off the ground.

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Set Your Business Goals
Keep your business on track with long- and short-term objectives.

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Incorporating Your Business
With a business plan in hand, the next step is to determine whether you should incorporate.

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Home Office Considerations
If you're planning to work from home, review these details you shouldn't overlook.

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Easy To Do. Today.
Get your holiday packages out early. To get them there by December 25, follow these guidelines.

Parcel post - through December 11th
Priority (2-3 days) - through December 18th for all U.S. destinations and through December 22nd for local destinations
Express or overnight - through December 20th for all U.S. destinations and through December 23rd for local destinations

Business Success
When Walter F. Johnson III retired from the military in 1988, he had attained the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps and was serving as director of the Army's Worldwide Health Care Operations. After his military retirement, Johnson rose to senior vice president of the American Hospital Association (AHA). Then Johnson caught the entrepreneurial bug. Find out how the SBA helped him launch Eagle Group International.

Disaster Relief
Residents and business owners in the affected areas of Hurricane Katrina can begin the disaster application process by registering online with FEMA at www.fema.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free numbers will operate 24 hours daily until further notice. Details on the location of recovery centers and loan application deadlines will be provided as the information becomes available. For more information, visit SBA's Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster.

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