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Taking Vets

Special programs are fighting for veterans starting businesses.

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This story appears in the August 2005 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

With the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, more and moresoldiers are finishing their tours of duty and returning stateside.According to a recent study from the Office of Advocacy, 22percent of are either purchasing or starting a newbusiness, or considering it. Here are a few special programs aimedat helping veterans become entrepreneurs:

The SBA coordinates a number of programs, including training,counseling and helping veterans find financing for theirbusinesses. The Veterans Outreach Program, for instance,provides business training, mentoring and counseling at VeteransBusiness Outreach Centers nationwide. For infomation, check outwww.sba.gov/vets.

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