Veteran Entrepreneurs On The Rise In A Bad Economy

by Barbara Charles

Veterans coming back home from the war should not just contemplate employment in the business world, but you may also want to become veteran entrepreneurs. This could particularly be helpful to vets who’ve had problems obtaining job opportunities in this economy, especially with Christmas only a few weeks away. If you don’t have any ideas but you’ve been thinking about becoming a veteran entrepreneur, you may want to think about starting a home-based business.

Veterans May Meet Resistance As An Entrepreneur

Veteran entrepreneurs may get resistance from others when starting a home-based business. Unfavorable feedback related to working at home however, usually comes from a lack of education regarding business and legitimate business strategies like network marketing or direct sales companies. In addition, negative feedback may also come from others who were not successful at their own home-based businesses.  But countless individuals successfully ran legitimate home-based businesses as veteran entrepreneurs and became financially independent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that there are over 4 million entrepreneurs currently working at home in network marketing or direct sales businesses. Depending on your goal you can supplement or replace your income completely with one of these businesses.

Benefits For Veteran Entrepreneurs

There are numerous benefits for veteran entrepreneurs who start the own home business starting with making your own hours, having more time with your family, and tax benefits bringing additional money at the end of the year. Veterans already know how to work hard. All you need are the right tools and the right company to be successful.  As veteran entrepreneurs working from home, the income you earn is based directly on your own hard work and desire. You will figure out how to operate and market a business, in addition to, understanding how to gather a successful team of people just like you. If you select the right home-based business opportunity, make sure you get available training within your specific business. Look for a good compensation plan and look for an in-place process already setup to help you successfully work your business.

Veteran Entrepreneurs Government Resources

As veteran military, you have access to resources to teach you how to start a business. Those government resources can still be valuable in terms of training and services when you start a home-based business. The Small Business Association provides free info, services and funding to veteran entrepreneurs. The Veteran Fast Launch Initiative also offers free training and information to veterans. Operation Endure and Grow offers free online courses about business and entrepreneurship to members of the National Guard.  Make sure you check all of the free and reduced cost programs and resources available for veterans as this can help ease your transition back into the work force and supply support while you build your home-based business to become productive and profitable veteran entrepreneurs.

Veteran Entrepreneurs Already Have What Is Required!

Military life skills results in a positive practical knowledge that will work in your favor as a veteran entrepreneur. Many skills learned in the service will help you start and run your own business. As a veteran, you have perseverance, communication skills, patience, good decision-making skills, motivation, interpersonal skills and integrity. Being an entrepreneur could be a rewarding and enriching experience because you are creating your own success and you have learned to go after it.  There are many businesses out there to choose from and you can easily become overwhelmed by the choices. I am available to discuss any business you select. I can review with you the validity of the business and provide an assessment on the compensation plan and the products or services. Don’t worry…it’s FREE. If you need additional information reach out. I’m available to help.

Barbara Charles is a successful home-based business owner and provides free information to help others get started as entrepreneurs in home-based businesses. Go to www.workfromhomev.com if you need additional help or information getting started as a small business entrepreneur or email me at [email protected].