Posted on Dec 7, 2015
For military veterans who want to become entrepreneurs, did you know the first steps are usually the hardest?
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For military veterans who want to become entrepreneurs, did you know the first steps are usually the hardest?
RP Members here are a few other veterans from South Florida who have stepped up in the world of entrepreneurship:
What are your thoughts and recommendations for other veterans that want to become entrepreneurs?
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-monday/article48340485.html
Veterans, who make up about 8 percent of the U.S. population at more than 21 million, are twice as likely to jump into entrepreneurship as civilians. Today, one in 10 small businesses is started by a veteran, and about 20 percent of small business employees work for veteran-owned businesses, according to the Small Business Administration.
According to the most recent national statistics available from the Small Business Administration, most veterans start businesses in finance and insurance, followed by transportation and warehousing; mining, quarrying, oil and gas; construction; and professional, scientific and technical. In South Florida, Crews says veterans start a wide variety of companies that include lawn care maintenance, cell phone repair, financial services, dog grooming, personal training and providing person chef services.
RP Members here are a few other veterans from South Florida who have stepped up in the world of entrepreneurship:
What are your thoughts and recommendations for other veterans that want to become entrepreneurs?
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-monday/article48340485.html
Veterans, who make up about 8 percent of the U.S. population at more than 21 million, are twice as likely to jump into entrepreneurship as civilians. Today, one in 10 small businesses is started by a veteran, and about 20 percent of small business employees work for veteran-owned businesses, according to the Small Business Administration.
According to the most recent national statistics available from the Small Business Administration, most veterans start businesses in finance and insurance, followed by transportation and warehousing; mining, quarrying, oil and gas; construction; and professional, scientific and technical. In South Florida, Crews says veterans start a wide variety of companies that include lawn care maintenance, cell phone repair, financial services, dog grooming, personal training and providing person chef services.
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Coming from a family that have always though that working for 30 years for someone else and retiring from that company was the way to achieve the American Dream...my mindset was very much into following their footsteps. It took someone that had that entrepreneurship spirit to show me the way.
Sometimes you need help...and I was lucky enough to find that special person that was not afraid to take a chance on me.
So far it has worked out...and I can't fathom working for someone else anymore.
I probably work harder than when I had to punch a time card, but the benefits are awesome!
I set my goals, I'm in charge of my time and I don't have to account to anyone but myself.
If I fail, then it's on me...but if I succeed...it's also on me!
Sometimes you need help...and I was lucky enough to find that special person that was not afraid to take a chance on me.
So far it has worked out...and I can't fathom working for someone else anymore.
I probably work harder than when I had to punch a time card, but the benefits are awesome!
I set my goals, I'm in charge of my time and I don't have to account to anyone but myself.
If I fail, then it's on me...but if I succeed...it's also on me!
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MSG Wally Carmichael
I feel it's vital to find a mentor who has success in the industry you're going into. We must always continue our education to stay competitive with the market and trends.
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Awesome article and extremely informative.
Being from South Florida, I had no idea all these programs where available. The individual stories are very inspiring and it shows how these vets have persevered in their quest.
Being from South Florida, I had no idea all these programs where available. The individual stories are very inspiring and it shows how these vets have persevered in their quest.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SPC Lazaro (Laz) Diaz I put you in the same category as these entrepreneurs - you are doing great things and you are doing them for veterans as well. You rock Laz, both you and your wife - thanks!
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SPC Lazaro (Laz) Diaz
Thanks Colonel...I appreciate that! We do what we can and paying it forward is something that we must all do.
Veterans have volunteered to keep our country safe (it is not mandatory). The USA is especially unique in this, since many countries do not give their citizens that option; and those that volunteer to go into harms way to protect our individual freedoms and keep this country safe, should be recognized for their patriotism and valor.
The least we can all do is help our vets when they return.
SaveAVetsLife (SAVL) is one of those organizations that is giving our vets an opportunity to get back on their feet. It's a noble cause for the most noblest of people...our men and women in the Armed Forces.
Veterans have volunteered to keep our country safe (it is not mandatory). The USA is especially unique in this, since many countries do not give their citizens that option; and those that volunteer to go into harms way to protect our individual freedoms and keep this country safe, should be recognized for their patriotism and valor.
The least we can all do is help our vets when they return.
SaveAVetsLife (SAVL) is one of those organizations that is giving our vets an opportunity to get back on their feet. It's a noble cause for the most noblest of people...our men and women in the Armed Forces.
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That's scary because I read that over 50% of new businesses fail within the first year but to answer your question. No I didn't and have considered opening my own gun store.
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SPC Lazaro (Laz) Diaz
I think if you did open a gun store, business would be booming in this day and age!
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PO2 Mark Saffell
I agree. But the Feds make it so hard. You have to start the business first then apply for the Gun Dealer Lic. Seems backwards to me
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