Instead of looking for work; why not start a business?

SSgt Donnie West — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:38:15 -0400

I see so many post about employment. do you know we are pacted with soo many skills and abilities. you have been taking orders all of you life. why not take those skills and be your own boss and fulfill your dreams in life.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2014 8:55 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:55:17 -0400

That's a good point, SSgt Donnie West, and I recall from my ACAP sessions that certain franchises offer incentives (or special deals) to military members who are separating. That seems like a good way to get started in one's own business. Franchises may be somewhat expensive, but with the incentives, they may be within our reach.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Sep 21 at 2014 9:39 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:39:43 -0400

If you work a job you get a paycheck for the hours worked. If you open a business you might not be able to pay yourself. If you are not set up to take the risk then it is difficult to jump on that one.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2014 9:58 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:58:11 -0400

Some of us, myself included, are not wired for business ownership. Some are good in charge, some are good enacting others demands and some are just good at doing.

Response by CPT Michael L.F. Slavin made Dec 8 at 2016 3:55 PM

CPT Michael L.F. Slavin — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:55:19 -0500

Thank you, I keep preaching to Vets to start their own business.

I was broke with no money and bankrupt. I wrote a business plan, raised $203,000 in 2 weeks from strangers and was a millionaire 3 1/2 years later.I tell you how to do it in my book, One Million in the Bank: How To Make $1,000,000 With Your Own Business, Even If You Have No Money Or Experience (On Amazon). You really, really should read it. I have also written a Veterans' Guide To One Million in the Bank. It does have good original material, but you must get the main book.

You can do it. If you plan right. All of the 12 stories in my book, people were millionaires in 3-7 years from starting with nothing. Feel free to contact me with questions after or before you get the book, http://www.onemillioninthebank.com.
God bless! Good Luck!