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
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Building a Business
These Bullets Can Change Direction to Hit a Moving Target
No, these bullets aren't magic. But they are backed by some serious technology.
By Jason Fell
Thought Leaders
What Two Years in the Israeli Army Taught Me About Leadership
A CEO underwent some tough training on his way to "take that hill."
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
10 Things Entrepreneurs and Military Pilots Have in Common
A startup founder shares the lessons he learned while serving as a helicopter pilot.
By Ron Yekutiel
Thought Leaders
Whether at a Startup or on a Nuclear Submarine, Earn Your Leadership
Barking orders at the people under you may get things done, but will ultimately lead to failure.
By Doug Winter
Buying a Franchise
7-Eleven Is Giving Away a Franchise for Free
If you are a veteran interested in franchising, you have until January to apply for 7-Eleven's free franchise giveaway contest.
By Kate Taylor
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.
Thought Leaders
7 Qualities the Army Instilled in Me That Helped Me Launch a Business
Veterans possess these skills that help them excel in entrepreneur or employee roles.
Thought Leaders
How These Vet Entrepreneurs Are Bridging America’s Civilian-Military Divide
Sword & Plough founder Emily N??ez Cavness and Pinterest exec Don Faul illustrate how military experience can translate into dynamic careers in the civilian sector.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
This Mighty Exoskeleton Can Give You Superhuman Strength (Sort Of)
Anyone who wears this rugged exosuit will be able to lift heavy tools and objects like they're feathers.
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
Want to Run Faster? This Old-School Concept Might Hold the Answer.
You have to see this new take on the traditional jetpack.
By Jason Fell
Thought Leaders
5 Business Lessons I Learned in a Foxhole
Powerful lessons from the military that continue to serve me as an entrepreneur all these years later.
By Jake Wood
Tech
Engineers Are Developing Tech That Could Make Airplanes More Human
Think about airplanes -- covered in skin.
Building a Business
Fade to ‘Vantablack’: Scientists Invent a Material So Black Your Eyes Can’t See It
And you thought plain black was the darkest color known to man. Blink again.
Building a Business
10 Lessons From Special-Ops That Could Help Your Business Win
Former Navy SEAL shares the secrets to success that can help you perform better and build a legacy.
By Jeff Boss
Building a Business
Franchise Players: The Challenges of Finding Funding
For National Guard veteran Steve Grimes, the most surprising challenge in opening his franchise was finding funding.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: A Bronze Star Recipient Recovers From Brain Trauma, Becomes a Franchisee
In the military, Nick Colgin earned a Bronze Star for saving the life of a French soldier. Now, he works as a franchisee for the 'Apple of the home industry.'
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: A Veteran Couple Finds a New Team in Franchising
Chuck and Denise Kerr learned the value of teamwork in the military. Now, their bringing it to their burger franchise.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: How This Veteran Is Helping Other Vets Find the Right Franchise
Gordon Dupries helps future veteran franchisees get started on the right foot with the Boot to Business program.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Calling All Vets: How to Transition From Military Service to Entrepreneurship
While veteran entrepreneurs contribute $1.2 trillion to the economy annually, the transition from military service to civilian life can be fraught with challenges.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
Photo-Taking Contact Lenses, Giant Crab Robots and Radiation-Blocking Underwear
A roundup of the 10 most interesting new technologies that make us scratch our heads and say, 'What the heck?'
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Franchise Players: Balancing Lives as a National Guard Pilot and a Pet Store Franchisee
Dave O'Brien is a busy man, serving in the military while running three Pet Supplies Plus locations.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
Semper Fi! How The Marine Corps Prepared Me for Entrepreneurship
Building your idea into a business is an uncertain mission. Core values that don't bend under pressure are indispensable.
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: Why Vets and Franchising Go Hand in Hand
Hector Rodriguez tried to make on his own in the world of business. Then he realized as a franchisee he didn't have to work without support.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
Eye of the Tiger: U.S. Army Eyes Night Vision Contact Lenses
Forget heavy night vision goggles. Scientists are developing a better, lighter way for soldiers to see in the dark.