Resources for Veterans: Business Resources

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. SBA has 28 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as VBOCs.

NYU Veterans Future Lab's free, introductory educational program for active-duty service members, US military veterans, and their spouses who seek to learn entrepreneurial skills or pursue business ventures. Virtual classes are held weekly for 10 weeks every Fall and Spring.

Services: VEP makes it easier for small businesses to access federal services, regardless of its source—and quickly connects Veteran entrepreneurs to relevant ‘best-practices’ and information.

Veteran-owned small businesses can use VetCert to apply to be certified by SBA to compete for federal contracts.
Certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) will have the opportunity to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA's Vets First program.
Certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) will have the opportunity to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government.

VA Centers located in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens
Services: If you are a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability and employment barrier who has the strong desire, skills, and drive to run a successful business, you may be interested in the Self-Employment track. Find out if Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) can help you start your own business.