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Starting a Business After Service

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Veteran, spouse, retiree, entrepreneur helper.

Best first step

Start with SBA VBOC or Boots to Business before paying private coaches.

What to gather

Business idea, target customer, startup cost, income goal and experience.

Safety notes

Do not start a business before confirming which veteran-specific loan or certification programs actually apply to your situation.
Do not assume a veteran-owned label is granted automatically. It usually requires an application.
Do not sign a franchise or lending agreement before checking it against the official SBA veteran resources.

Resource cards for this chapter

SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers

Find the nearest VBOC or SBA district resource

Phone: N/A

Official website: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program

What to gather: Business idea, location, service status, ownership details

Source type: Official federal small business source

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: This is not legal, tax or financial advice.

SBA Boots to Business

Ask TAP office or SBA how to attend

Phone: No phone listed

Official website: https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business

What to gather: Transition status and business idea

Source type: Official SBA training

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

SCORE

Find a local or online mentor

Phone: No phone listed

Official website: https://www.score.org/

What to gather: Business idea, stage, questions and financial basics

Source type: Established nonprofit business mentoring partner

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.