The Small Business Administration (SBA) has reported that the amount of new Veteran businesses has decreased over the past few years. According to the report, the Veteran share of new businesses was, “more than a third of all new businesses in 2007, but only a fifth of news businesses in 2013.”
Veterans Florida hopes to fix the problem, offering mentorships and seven bi-weekly meetings educating veterans about entrepreneurship and business opportunities. The Florida based group was founded this year after obtaining $1 million from the state of Florida.
Veterans possess skills and experiences that the average American citizen doesn’t. Furthermore, one big advantage Veterans have is government clearance, which can come in handy for government contracting jobs. Therefore, Veterans Florida is extremely beneficial for most Veterans because it provides valuable information about business strategies and the leverage Veterans hold.
To learn more about Veterans Florida please visit http://www.veteransflorida.org/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/25/florida-group-helps-veterans-start-businesses/