1. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners by: Martha Holliday, Created 9/20/2014, version 0.01 Government Contract Bidding Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Program

2. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Agenda Purpose Mission Statement Services Offered

3. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Purpose The current primary goal is to work with veterans transitioning to civilization. Veterans that are starting a business or already have a business looking to take it to the next level. I am a small business owner of an information technology business that designs and builds websites, technical writing and project management. See GlobalDesignIT.com. With the background and experience of having an IT business, we desire to pass the knowledge forward. The ultimate goal is contributing to society to make this a better world.

4. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Mission Statement MISSION STATEMENT Provide veterans a customized understandable program to transition to civilization in a smooth motivational manner that provides direction avoiding information overload. A program so efficient that it not only helps people lead a healthy good life but also empowers them so much they continue to be an inspiration to society.

5. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Business Plans The business plans serve several purposes: It precisely defines the business of the new venture, identifies its goals, and serves as your firm's resume. Basic components A description of the product or service Outline the underlying technology only to the extent it supports your argument of why a customer “must have” this product or service It helps management allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make appropriate business decisions Because it provides specific and organized information about the company and how investors will be rewarded, a good business plan is a crucial part of fund raising. Business Plan Template

6. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Websites Benefits of having a website Professional image Email – avoid personal emails, instead use site domain Cost of websites Website design Hosting Managing company website

7. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Marketing What is Marketing How much should I market Flyers Cost MOST IMPORTANT Integrity – Respect Know your audience (customers, vendors, employees)

8. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Social Media What is Social Media How can it benefit my business Cost

9. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Computer Training Word Microsoft Word MAC Email PowerPoint Internet – Google Social Media Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter

10. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Recap

11. Getting Started – Taking it to the next level Veteran Business Owners Thank You