In the military, instruction in military topics plus practical experience in the field are the keys to achieving successful missions. The self-paced instruction contained in EntreSkills for Veterans™ is designed to be combined with one-on-one business counseling with an experienced SBDC Veteran Business Advisor to help guarantee equally successful results.
What is EntreSkills for Veterans™?
EntreSkills for Veterans™ is a comprehensive, interactive Web-based and CD-ROM-based educational tool developed by veterans, for veterans and members of the active Reserve and National Guard. It is a self-paced, easy-to-use guide that builds on the talents and skills cultivated during a military career. EntreSkills for Veterans™ will help you apply what you learned while in uniform to business ownership.
EntreSkills for Veterans™ is based on the Office of Entrepreneurial Education’s EntreSkills™ program, which was developed in conjunction with SBDC business advisors and implemented in NYS high school classrooms. It has been used in New York schools since 2003. EntreSkills for Veterans™ can help you start a business or improve the performance of an existing business.
EntreSkills for Veterans™ will be especially valuable to severely disabled veterans and those with limited travel capabilities. Both the CD- and Web-based versions of the educational program are available to veterans at the place and time that is most convenient to them.
What Business Concepts are Covered?
Each chapter of EntreSkills for Veterans™ includes useful, business-related Web sites and veteran entrepreneur case studies that enable the veteran to study each subject area in depth. The information provided in each chapter builds cumulatively toward the preparation of a finished business plan.
List of Chapters:
- Turning Your Military Experience into Business Success
- So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
- What Type of Business Should You Start?
- Creating Your Business Strategy
- The Law and You
- Marketing
- Managing Your Business
- People Side of Business
- Financial Statements
- Sources of Financing
- Building Your Business Plan
- Additional Resources for Veterans
What Skills Can Veterans Learn?
- Communication: writing, verbal, and presentation skills
- Analytical: applying concepts to solve practical business problems
- Organizational: understanding how to put information and strategy into action
- Strategic: setting direction and committing resources for anticipated outcomes, with an appreciation for the risks
How Can Veterans Sign Up?
Register at the EntreSkills for Veterans™ website, contact the Office of Entrepreneurial Education at 518-641-0616 or send an email to contact@entreskills.org.
For more information about the SBDC’s services for veterans and EntreSkills for Veterans™, go to the NYS/SBDC Web site, at www.nyssbdc.org. The Web site contains contact information for SBDC’s Veteran Business Advisors.
