Start Your Own Business

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Vendor Information Page (VIP) allows you to search for businesses by name, industry, and location.

NaVOBA's online business directory is searchable by keyword, category, and location.

The Service Disabled Veterans Directory is dedicated to promoting businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Search business by location, industry, or category.

The SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business from creating a business plan to finding your first customer.

Michigan's Veteran Business Outreach Center provides business training, counseling, business plan assistance, and mentorship.

VAMBOA is a non-profit trade association that provides business coaching, military contract information, networking opportunities, and more.

The Veteran Entrepreneur Portal (VEP) provides access to Federal services and connects Veteran entrepreneurs to relevant ‘best-practices’ and information about first steps, financing, franchises, federal contract opportunities, and more.

Accepted applicants earn six months of fully sponsored workspace. Veterans and military family members are eligible to apply.

The latest news and topics for Veteran-Owned Business Owners from Entrepreneur magazine.