Boots to Business
Boots to Business is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a training track within the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. This course is open to Servicemembers (including members of the National Guard + Reserves) and their spouses.
STEP ONE: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP TWO-DAY COURSE
This two-day course is offered as a TAP training track for those interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. Subject matter experts and practitioners from SBA and its network of partners teach the course at over 180 military installations worldwide. Participants learn business basics and techniques for evaluating the feasibility of their business concepts.
STEP TWO: BOOTS TO BUSINESS REVENUE READINESS- Boots to Business Revenue Readiness (B2B RR) is a six-week online training program designed to build on the business idea conceptualized during the introductory two-day B2B course and help you take your business idea from concept to actionable plan in a relatively short timeframe. Structured as a virtual, interactive classroom, the program consists of “live” instructor-led sessions twice-per-week with corresponding assignments focused on identifying customers, developing a business model, and drafting a business plan.
BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT (B2BR)
For those Service members who have already transitioned back to civilian life, VBOC offers Boots to Business Reboot. Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This course is open to Veterans of all eras, Service members (including members of the National Guard and Reserves) and their spouses.
The BOOTS TO CONTRACTS PROCUREMENT READINESS BOOTCAMP is a 8-week intensive training and coaching experience designed to help veteran-owned businesses get ready to compete for and win federal contracting opportunities. It includes live and on-demand training, interactive virtual meet-ups, office hours, and graded homework assignments with feedback. This program is funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) through a cooperative agreement with the University of Texas Arlington. There is no cost to the Veteran and/or Spouse to participate. Apply today!