Veterans receive free access to small business training

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Veterans once formed the core of the United States’ entrepreneur and business founder class in America. Nearly half of WWII Veterans launched businesses after the conclusion of their service compared with just over 5% of today’s Veterans. There are a few reasons for this. Compared to their civilian counterparts, research reveals Veterans struggle to:

• Access capital necessary to launch and grow a business.
• Access to business/professional networks.
• Apply their military training as a competitive business advantage.

IVMF: Helping Veterans and military spouses achieve

For more than a decade, Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has empowered Veterans and military families to create their very best post-service lives. For many, that includes opening a business, and IVMF has worked hard to make that American dream more accessible to Veterans nationwide through a broad portfolio of training programs and conferences.

There are programs and resources available for aspiring business owners with little more than an idea (ideation phase), or those who are still getting their business off the ground (startup), and even programming for entrepreneurs with well-established businesses (growth). No matter the phase of business, participants have an opportunity to network with their local and national Veteran business community, learn about resources for Veteran entrepreneurs, and educate themselves with best practices for overcoming the challenges of business and those unique barriers facing Veteran entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) was created by the IVMF in 2007 and has expanded to nine universities across the country by providing foundational business education and training for Veteran entrepreneurs launching their first business.

At no cost to the participant, EBV attendees have access to a 30-day online, live, instructor-led course where they’ll learn business fundamentals and how to take advantage of unique Veteran-focused opportunities and resources to give their business its best chance of success. After the online component, there is an 8-day intensive residency at one of IVMF’s consortium partners. Expenses related to participant travel, lodging and curriculum are all covered at no cost to participants. During their residency, participants undergo intense learning opportunities covering a wide variety of entrepreneurial topics to reinforce a strong business foundation and, just as importantly, network with a community of like-minded Veteran entrepreneurs.

83% of EBV graduates that launched businesses are still operating today

Don’t miss out on the chance to make your business dream a reality. Learn more and apply to IVMF’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans today.

Find the perfect free program for your business or idea

In addition to EBV, the IVMF has over a dozen entrepreneurship programs ready to meet Veterans and military spouses where they are in their entrepreneurial journey. No matter if you have a powerhouse business already generating millions in revenue, or a business idea written on a napkin and a dream of quitting your day job, or anywhere in between, IVMF has a program that can help you get started confidently, with a community of fellow Veterans at your back.

Not sure which program fits you best? Reach out to IVMF’s Enrollment Services and talk with a real person who cares about setting you up to win.