3 Reasons Why Military Vets Become Entrepreneurs
It goes far beyond the old "I want to be my own boss" cliché.
After working with former members of the military, I found that many entered the workforce so they could utilize their training within the private sector, others went to school to get a degree and some just took time off to readjust.
And then there were the surprising answers I received from vets-turned-entrepreneurs on why they decided to start their own businesses...
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