1. SBA Entrepreneurship Track- Boots 2 Business
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2. Intro to Entrepreneurship
Provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals.
Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business.

3. Overview Plan your business Market research Write a business plan
Calculate start up costs
Fund your business
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4. Market Research Demand Market size Economic indicators Location
Market saturation
Pricing
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5. Write a Business Plan Customer relationships Channels Cost Structure
Revenue streams
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6. Calculate Startup Cost.
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7. Funding your Business

8. Funding your Business Cont’d
Venture capitalist
Crowdfunding
Small business loan
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9. Small Business Association Loans
Who is eligible?
Small businesses owned and controlled (51% or greater) by Veteran:
o Honorably discharged veterans
o Service-disabled veterans
o Active-duty military service member eligible for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
o Active reservists and/or National Guard members
o Current spouse of any veteran, active duty service member, reservist, National Guard member, or the widowed spouse of a service member who died while in service or as a result of a service-connected disability.
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10. Small Business Association Loans Cont’d
All 7(a) loans $125,000 and under:
No up-front fees on loans for all borrowers.
Terms up to 10 years for equipment and up to 25 years for real estate.
7(a) loans $125,001 to $350,000:
Fees are reduced by 50% for eligible borrowers (above).
SBAExpress Loans $150,001 to $350,000:
No up-front fees on all SBAExpress loans for eligible borrowers (above).
Two page application and expedited approval.
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11. Questions?
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