The
U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
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Eligible military community members include: |
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Veterans
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Service-disabled veterans
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Active-duty service members eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program
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Reservists and National Guard members
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Current spouses of any of the above
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The widowed spouse of a service member or veteran who died during service or of a service-connected disability
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The SBA and its resource partners are focusing additional efforts on counseling and training to augment this loan initiative.
Start with a Self Assessment
Here is their message to veterans:
You’ve got an idea for a business. Now it’s time to evaluate if your dream of starting a business can be a reality. The Checklist for Starting a Business is
a comprehensive tool designed to prepare you for self employment by
analyzing your responses in key areas and providing a menu of
supporting resources.
To learn more about the Patriot Express Initiative:
Patriot Express Loan Initiative
Resources to Help You Start, Grow and Succeed
