Small Business Administration Boots to Business Department of Labor Entrepreneurial Workshop ELEMENT 33 PG. 169

Purpose: To explain to the TSM and Families the entrepreneurial track of DOLEW, Boots to Business (B2B) and how small business ownership can be a great option for separating service members. There are many reasons for considering being an entrepreneur: Be your own Boss Challenging oneself Providing financial incentives

Two Step Process: 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurial Two Day Course Baseline 2. Foundations of Entrepreneurship 8 week course online in depth instruction on the elements of business plan and tips and techniques for starting a business.

Overview Two Day Course: 8 week course Website Home Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zpex_AXw7c 8 week course https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=AHsesNl3HFs Website Home Page: https://sbavets.force.com/s/

Franchise Ownership: Provide business owner with a team of support Marketing HR Tools Training To assist service-disabled veterans who want to open a Little Caesars restaurant, the program waives a $20,000 franchise fee on the first store, provides $10,000 credit on the initial equipment order, and provides a variety of marketing support and financing options and other benefits, which can total $68,000. Reference: https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1383

One Veteran’s personal story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3yraaVelaE

Why Boots to Business? B2B teaches a Service Member & spouses to identify business opportunities, draft business plans, and launch new business enterprises and is available free of charge!

Quiz How much does B2B cost? True or False: B2B is a one step process. What are some reasons a TSM, Spouse, or Veteran would pursue entrepreneurialship opportunities?

Questions? Take away: B2B is a 2 step process and free