US Veterans - Business As Unusual
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Veterans and Service Disabled American Veterans (SDAV) Few groups of men and women are more recognized than American Veterans.
A large percentage of veterans, young and old, continue to serve after their military term through volunteer work and in public service.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or resources to volunteer but whenever possible you should try and give someplace that needs help.
Service disabled organizations are all over the place and their only objective is to serve others.
But they need help doing that.
Volunteer and you can make a difference in a veteran's life.
Starting or Operating an Existing Business In business, opportunities exist for veterans in areas like biding for government contracts, high quality health care, property tax exemptions and the list goes on.
When starting your own business you are in for a lot of work.
Anyone who has done it will agree.
Operating an ongoing business is no less work but over time the learning curve gives way to experience.
As a veteran you should take advantage of every ounce of help you can get to plan your business, to cover all the financial bases and to learn how to manage the business.
Working with other veterans in various organizations will help you to promote your business while helping other veterans do the same.
Veterans want to do business with other veterans.
It's the most natural network there is outside of blood relations.
It's common ground and in the business world it makes a difference.
Where to Look For Help I have found a world of resources that have helped me along the way.
If you are service disabled you will have certain benefits that others do not have.
All veterans, service disabled or not, have benefits and benefits are meant to be used.
But you cannot use them if you are not aware that they exist.
That's why I put this list together of some of the websites that I find helpful.
Contact me if you find a good source of information so that I can include it on this page.
I suggest that you start by going to GovBenefits.
gov.
Take the survey - about 100 questions - it took me about ten to fifteen minutes to complete - it's worth it.
You'll get a list, several pages long, full of benefits that you may or may not be aware of all pertaining to your own particular situation.
Need information that may help you with your existing business? Or, do you want to start a new business? Go to VetBiz.
gov Get registered and find resources to help answer some of your questions.
Another very helpful site is the Department of Veterans' Affairs Public and Intergovernmental Affairs page.
This is where you can view or download the book on Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents.
Other resources include VA news and videos about veterans' rights and benefits.
Register To Do Business With The Federal Government If you are going to bid on work with the Federal Government you will need to complete a few tasks.
First, you will need a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.
You can get your code by logging onto census.
gov.
You can enter keywords that best fit your business in the NAICS search box to find suggested codes.
Next, you will need a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), number.
It's simple and only takes a few minutes to get one.
You can do this by calling 1-866-705-5711.
But before you call go to the DUNS Numbering Guide and scroll down to the list of information you will need.
Do this before you make the call.
Then you need to go to Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.
ccr.
gov.
At CCR you will need: - your SIC number, - your DUNS number, - your Tax Identification Number (TIN) - and your company bank account information.
It all sounds like a lot of work but it can all be accomplished in under 30 minutes total time in most cases.
One point to remember is be sure to write down all your log in information and passwords and also write down if the passwords are case sensitive.
Keep this list handy, you will need it later.
Whatever your situation, U.
S.
Veteran, Service Disabled American Veteran, start-up entrepreneur or existing business owner, there are many resources available to assist you with your questions.
Thank you for your service.
S.
Veterans and Service Disabled American Veterans (SDAV) Few groups of men and women are more recognized than American Veterans.
A large percentage of veterans, young and old, continue to serve after their military term through volunteer work and in public service.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or resources to volunteer but whenever possible you should try and give someplace that needs help.
Service disabled organizations are all over the place and their only objective is to serve others.
But they need help doing that.
Volunteer and you can make a difference in a veteran's life.
Starting or Operating an Existing Business In business, opportunities exist for veterans in areas like biding for government contracts, high quality health care, property tax exemptions and the list goes on.
When starting your own business you are in for a lot of work.
Anyone who has done it will agree.
Operating an ongoing business is no less work but over time the learning curve gives way to experience.
As a veteran you should take advantage of every ounce of help you can get to plan your business, to cover all the financial bases and to learn how to manage the business.
Working with other veterans in various organizations will help you to promote your business while helping other veterans do the same.
Veterans want to do business with other veterans.
It's the most natural network there is outside of blood relations.
It's common ground and in the business world it makes a difference.
Where to Look For Help I have found a world of resources that have helped me along the way.
If you are service disabled you will have certain benefits that others do not have.
All veterans, service disabled or not, have benefits and benefits are meant to be used.
But you cannot use them if you are not aware that they exist.
That's why I put this list together of some of the websites that I find helpful.
Contact me if you find a good source of information so that I can include it on this page.
I suggest that you start by going to GovBenefits.
gov.
Take the survey - about 100 questions - it took me about ten to fifteen minutes to complete - it's worth it.
You'll get a list, several pages long, full of benefits that you may or may not be aware of all pertaining to your own particular situation.
Need information that may help you with your existing business? Or, do you want to start a new business? Go to VetBiz.
gov Get registered and find resources to help answer some of your questions.
Another very helpful site is the Department of Veterans' Affairs Public and Intergovernmental Affairs page.
This is where you can view or download the book on Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents.
Other resources include VA news and videos about veterans' rights and benefits.
Register To Do Business With The Federal Government If you are going to bid on work with the Federal Government you will need to complete a few tasks.
First, you will need a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.
You can get your code by logging onto census.
gov.
You can enter keywords that best fit your business in the NAICS search box to find suggested codes.
Next, you will need a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), number.
It's simple and only takes a few minutes to get one.
You can do this by calling 1-866-705-5711.
But before you call go to the DUNS Numbering Guide and scroll down to the list of information you will need.
Do this before you make the call.
Then you need to go to Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.
ccr.
gov.
At CCR you will need: - your SIC number, - your DUNS number, - your Tax Identification Number (TIN) - and your company bank account information.
It all sounds like a lot of work but it can all be accomplished in under 30 minutes total time in most cases.
One point to remember is be sure to write down all your log in information and passwords and also write down if the passwords are case sensitive.
Keep this list handy, you will need it later.
Whatever your situation, U.
S.
Veteran, Service Disabled American Veteran, start-up entrepreneur or existing business owner, there are many resources available to assist you with your questions.
Thank you for your service.
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