Help Our Vets, SBA Veteran Pledge Initative

There are many veterans in the process of transitioning from active service to civilian life and not sure what to do.  Becoming an entrepreneur may be one of the best things you can do with the leadership, discipline and technical skills you learned while in the military.

As a former Army Officer myself, I know what I learned while in the military has served me well in running my own businesses, and now helping others with their business.

The SBA has recently announced the Veteran Pledge Initiative whereby they have made a commitment to collectively increase their lending activity to veterans by 5% per year over the next 5 years.  Of course, any loan would still need to qualify, but with this new increase push, lending might be a little easier.

The SBA also has their program Boots to Business initiative.  For more information go to http://www.sba.gov/bootstobusiness

Of course the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center is here to help you in any way with our no cost business counseling services.  We help the individual wanting to start their business or the person wanting to take it to the next level.  Please give us a call.