1. Small Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track-Boots to Business (B2B)
ELEMENT 33 PG

2. What is boots to business?
No cost two –step entrepreneurship training program offered by SBA within DODTAP for transitioning SVM & their spouses
Helps SVM & spouses improve business skills & learn to use and access tools & resources necessary to start and maintain a successful business

3. Step 1
Introduction to entrepreneurship two day course- one of the three TGPS additional tracks.
Register with local FFSC
Also available “24/7” via Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)

4. Step 2
8 -weeks follow on courses given through Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)at Syracuse University or Mississippi State University
Online registration code issued to SVM & spouse during step 1

5. Benefits Decide if starting business is the right path
Create a business plan
Research Business location
Research marketing techniques
Legal requirements

6. Conclusion No cost program
Available to transitioning and retiring SVM & their dependents
Participation in the program does not disqualify SVM &dependents from attending the other two additional tracks offered.

7. Resources
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SBA Office San Diego District Office
Phone: or
Fax:

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