Small business ownership has many layers, from accounting to marketing to human resources and more. There are several avenues to receiving extensive education, for free and tailored to military-affiliated entrepreneurs. Did we mention these are all free? Let’s explore some of the options.
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF): business owner training for any stage of ownership. Dr. Mike Haynie, a veteran, helped found the program in 2006 to assist veterans and their families in crafting a vocation that defies the traditional barriers to employment. IVMF offers various types of programs for all branch affiliations and roles within the military community. Classes run throughout the year and include online and in-person opportunities.
- EBV – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
- EBV-F – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans’ Families
- V-Wise – for female veterans
- Boots to Business – for transitioning military members
Check out IVMF for a full listing of dates and program components.
Inc. Military Entrepreneur Program: for veterans and military spouses looking to start or who are currently running a business. Events are offered each year (for free) to connect military-affiliated entrepreneurs with successful CEOs in all sectors.
- The next conference, known as GrowCo, will take place in Las Vegas in May. A special delegation will be chosen to attend. Check their website for application information or contact Natalie Thomas for details at nthomas@inc.com.
VetToCEO: offers programs to active duty military, transitioning military, and veterans interested in small business ownership.
- Virtual training
- Options include self-paced and a structured, seven-week program
