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."
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Building a Business
Why Veterans and Civilian Employers Have So Much Trouble Communicating
By Lida Citroën
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
A Globe-Trotting Veteran Takes on the Home Inspection Business
After serving in the U.S. Army in Japan, South Korea and Afghanistan, Vincent Stoakley retired from active duty to become a home inspection franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
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
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
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
The Many Benefits of Mentoring Vets Entering the Business World
Business leaders are uniquely suited to help veterans eager to apply their skills as entrepreneurs and employees.
Building a Business
5 Insights for Veterans Competing in the Civilian World
The transition to civilian from the structure and values of the military might be the toughest mission yet.
By Lida Citroën
Buying a Franchise
Starbucks, Hooters and 10 Other Chains Honoring Veterans With Deals
A snapshot of the restaurant and retail chains that are serving up Veterans Day deals to those who have served our country.
By Kate Taylor
Business Funding
Veterans Are Natural Born Entrepreneurs
Discipline, training and organization can be tapped for financial victory.
By Jesse Torres
Building a Business
There’s Lots of Free Help for Choosing and Funding the Right Franchise Opportunity
Franchises have the allure of a ready-made business but it's more complicated than that.
By Kedma Ough
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
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: How I Turned Military Lessons Into Business Success
Andrew Wilson hasn't let the fact that he's spent five of the last 10 years deployed slow him down as a franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Franchise Players: Army Vet Finds a New Team as a Marco’s Pizza Multi-Unit Franchisee
Returning to civilian life, Joe Walker found both comradery and a commitment to integrity in franchising.
By Kate Taylor
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
Motivating Women Vets to Start Businesses
West Point grad Meghan Florkowski runs an affordable program that trains female veterans for entrepreneurial life.
By Molly Blake
Building a Business
Franchise Players: After the Military, a Couple Finds a Career in Franchising
Charles Fisher discovered Massage Envy Spa while heading home from serving in Iraq. The rest is franchising history.
By Kate Taylor
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
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: The Military Taught Me to Think On My Feet
Jim Lager didn't have much business experience when he started in franchising. But his time in the military hard taught him one thing: how to think fast.
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
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
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