Entrepreneurs
3 Internet Entrepreneurs Finding Ways to Give Back
Let their examples inspire you.
By Mark Daoust
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Buying a Franchise
4 Ways This Veteran’s Military Background Helps Him Run His Business
By Nina Zipkin
Entrepreneurs
5 Things Being a Marine Taught Me About Being an Entrepreneur
No, it's not the combat skills that transfer to startups. It's what the Corps teaches about planning, people and pivoting that this veteran applies to his business.
Thought Leaders
24 Hours on the ‘USS Stennis’: Why I Committed to Hiring Veterans
Entrusting your company to talented veterans can put you on the path to victory.
Business News
20 Veteran’s Day Deals From Your Favorite Restaurants
Serving those who served with some free servings.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
This Combat Veteran Combined Woodworking Skills and Perseverance to Create a Patriotic Art Company
Brian Steorts is the owner of a veteran-run business called Flags of Valor. Here, he shares how working with "America's best" is an entrepreneurial privilege.
By Carol Roth
Building a Business
10 Lessons from America’s Greatest Military Leaders
Military talents can transfer well to guiding a team through the challenges of starting and running a small business.
Buying a Franchise
Veteran Franchisees, We Salute You (Infographic)
More veterans are embracing their entrepreneurial side. Check out these facts and figures.
By Carly Okyle
Thought Leaders
Failure of Stewardship Was at the Heart of Wounded Warrior Project Firings
The ousted charity leaders never provided the structures and controls needed to be protectors of the generosity coming their way.
Buying a Franchise
How the Printing Biz Was a Better Deal for This U.S. Military Veteran
Greg Kingsbury of Arizona is thriving as a franchisee with Better Deal Printing, a company uniquely positioned to give back to the veteran community.
Thought Leaders
Daymond John Bites Back: ‘Tell These Bobos to Take a Walk’
An all-military themed episode finds servicemen and their spouses gunning for deals for mom-made handbags and landmine jewelery
Buying a Franchise
U.S. Air Force Veteran Makes Old Spaces Feel New Again at Kitchen Tune-Up
For 22 years, Stu Reid has remodeled everything from kitchens and bathrooms to the interior of a private jet.
Buying a Franchise
From Battlefield to Business: These Companies Are Looking to Hire Veterans
Skills honed during military service transfer naturally to franchise ownership.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
How One Company Is Helping Military Veterans Become Franchisees
Budget Blinds offers a soft landing for transitioning veterans.
Buying a Franchise
How One Man’s Air Force Experience Led to Life as a Hydraulic Hose Franchisee
Bill Lesswing worked as a PIRTEK employee for over a decade, and now he's transitioning to a franchisee as he opens the company's first Tennessee location.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
5 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse
Adaptable? Check. Able to deal with stress? Check. Ready to align with a vision? Check.
By Lida Citroën
Building a Business
5 Tips for Veterans Thinking About Starting a Business
Military service is good preparation for the stamina and problem-solving required to be a successful entrepreneur.
Marketing
Under Armour Pulls ‘Band of Ballers’ T-Shirt After Complaints
The shirt featured an image meant to evoke associations with a famous Iwo Jima photograph.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
5 Things Veterans Should Know to Start a Technology Business
Veterans are well prepared to launch the next great startup. Many just need the right help to do so.
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
Why Veterans and Civilian Employers Have So Much Trouble Communicating
Vets are eager to work and the private sector admires their service but cultural differences make the process surprisingly difficult.
By Lida Citroën
Thought Leaders
6 Traits of Exceptional Military Leaders That Apply in the Business World
A CEO of a frozen yogurt company describes how his experience in the military shared his leadership style.
Thought Leaders
5 Key Lessons Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From ‘Unbroken’ Louis Zamperini
You've read the book or seen the film, now apply the wisdom of this true story of persistence and overcoming all odds to your endeavors.
By Adam Toren
Thought Leaders
How This Former Councilwoman Is Helping Vets and the Homeless Find Jobs
A Los Angeles civil servant explains the challenges related to the work force today.
Building a Business
6 Tips to Help Your Company Hire More Veterans
It takes work and effort to create a successful hiring program for servicepeople, but the rewards to your company can be exponential.
Tech
The U.S. Military Wants to Inject People’s Brains With Painkilling Nanobots That Could Replace Medicine
Ever wish you could heal yourself like a superhero? The government is making it happen. Sort of.
Building a Business
Thank You for Your Service – 4 Business Funding Programs for Veterans
A grateful nation gives its warriors at least a bit of help making the transition from military life to launching their own businesses.
By Kedma Ough
Building a Business
10 Things Veterans Want Hiring Managers to Know About Them
The stamina and values of veterans are major assets for every employer. Helping them make the transition from military life to civilian employment is the right thing to do.
By Lida Citroën
Building a Business
Franchise Players: This Man Signed His Franchise Agreement While Serving in Baghdad
Chris Gately's first steps to become a Workout Anytime franchisee began while he was serving in the military.
By Kate Taylor