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Criteria about fasttrac new venture tm for the veteran entrepreneur.
FastTrac NewVenture for the Veteran Entrepreneur will:
j Investigate your opportunities to do business with the government.
j Leverage your network to build a team of business advisors.
j Build on your leadership skills to strategically define your business concept.
FastTrac NewVenture is for aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea for
a business but need a plan and framework for successfully starting a company.
After completing the course, you will:
j Discover how your business concept matches your personal vision.
j Align your business concept with a real market opportunity.
j Learn how to set realistic financial goals for your business.
j Determine the unique features and benefits of your product/service.
j Find your target market and discover your competitive advantage.
j Learn how to manage business functions and develop an organizational culture.
j Determine the steps to profitability.
j Identify potential sources of funding for your business.
I am a veteran. I am an entrepreneur.
Military veterans are committed to excellence, driven by passion, and focused on success. The same values that
led to your military success are critical to running a business as well. Whether you’re just starting out with an idea
or looking to grow your current company, being an entrepreneur can be an exciting and challenging journey.
Kauffman FastTrac is here to help.
FastTrac offers group-oriented courses specially designed to help veterans launch or grow businesses by providing
essential framework, strategies, and insights along with a reliable support network of leaders and peers.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FASTTRAC | FASTTRAC.ORG/VETERANS | 877.450.9800 | 4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, MO 64110-2046
United States military
veterans own an
estimated 2.4 million
businesses accounting
for 9 percent of
companies nationwide.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
FastTrac
®
NewVenture
TM
FOR THE VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR
“
The veterans in the FastTrac class not only support one another
because we are similar, but we have the chance to glean insights
from our military experience and ideas. The class shows that we
are valuable to the community.
”
– Wayne H. U.S. Air Force Veteran and FastTrac Graduate
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FASTTRAC | FASTTRAC.ORG/VETERANS | 877.450.9800 | 4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, MO 64110-2046
FastTrac
®
NewVenture
TM
FOR THE VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR
Getting started.
j Learn the ins and
outs of launching
a new business.
j Identify your
target market.
j Discover the true
cost of operating
a business.
j Meet other aspiring
entrepreneurs who
will provide support
throughout the
program and beyond.
j Take your idea and
develop a workable
action plan.
What skills do you bring?
Let FastTrac NewVenture help you fill in the blanks!
Our new course designed specifically for veterans will help you take full
advantage of the unique skills and experiences you bring to your business.
FastTrac NewVenture for the Veteran Entrepreneur delivers
the same comprehensive curriculum of our standard course
PLUS this value-added content:
j Expanded emphasis on NETWORKING
Intentional networking with people who can help you gain access to resources and
advice is critically important as you build your business.
j Guidance on securing your VETERAN BENEFITS
Gaining certification as a veteran-owned small business or service disabled
veteran-owned small business is addressed in detail.
j Insights on doing business with GOVERNMENT agencies
Government contracting is highly competitive, but required ‘set aside’ and ‘sole source’
contracts exist for VOSB and SDVOSBs. Identify the government resources to use.
YOU
DECISION
MAKING
STRONG
WORK ETHIC
FINANCIAL
UNDERSTANDING
TIME
MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM
SOLVING
LEADERSHIP
PERSEVERANCE
doc_257198183.pdf
Criteria about fasttrac new venture tm for the veteran entrepreneur.
FastTrac NewVenture for the Veteran Entrepreneur will:
j Investigate your opportunities to do business with the government.
j Leverage your network to build a team of business advisors.
j Build on your leadership skills to strategically define your business concept.
FastTrac NewVenture is for aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea for
a business but need a plan and framework for successfully starting a company.
After completing the course, you will:
j Discover how your business concept matches your personal vision.
j Align your business concept with a real market opportunity.
j Learn how to set realistic financial goals for your business.
j Determine the unique features and benefits of your product/service.
j Find your target market and discover your competitive advantage.
j Learn how to manage business functions and develop an organizational culture.
j Determine the steps to profitability.
j Identify potential sources of funding for your business.
I am a veteran. I am an entrepreneur.
Military veterans are committed to excellence, driven by passion, and focused on success. The same values that
led to your military success are critical to running a business as well. Whether you’re just starting out with an idea
or looking to grow your current company, being an entrepreneur can be an exciting and challenging journey.
Kauffman FastTrac is here to help.
FastTrac offers group-oriented courses specially designed to help veterans launch or grow businesses by providing
essential framework, strategies, and insights along with a reliable support network of leaders and peers.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FASTTRAC | FASTTRAC.ORG/VETERANS | 877.450.9800 | 4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, MO 64110-2046
United States military
veterans own an
estimated 2.4 million
businesses accounting
for 9 percent of
companies nationwide.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
FastTrac
®
NewVenture
TM
FOR THE VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR
“
The veterans in the FastTrac class not only support one another
because we are similar, but we have the chance to glean insights
from our military experience and ideas. The class shows that we
are valuable to the community.
”
– Wayne H. U.S. Air Force Veteran and FastTrac Graduate
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FASTTRAC | FASTTRAC.ORG/VETERANS | 877.450.9800 | 4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, MO 64110-2046
FastTrac
®
NewVenture
TM
FOR THE VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR
Getting started.
j Learn the ins and
outs of launching
a new business.
j Identify your
target market.
j Discover the true
cost of operating
a business.
j Meet other aspiring
entrepreneurs who
will provide support
throughout the
program and beyond.
j Take your idea and
develop a workable
action plan.
What skills do you bring?
Let FastTrac NewVenture help you fill in the blanks!
Our new course designed specifically for veterans will help you take full
advantage of the unique skills and experiences you bring to your business.
FastTrac NewVenture for the Veteran Entrepreneur delivers
the same comprehensive curriculum of our standard course
PLUS this value-added content:
j Expanded emphasis on NETWORKING
Intentional networking with people who can help you gain access to resources and
advice is critically important as you build your business.
j Guidance on securing your VETERAN BENEFITS
Gaining certification as a veteran-owned small business or service disabled
veteran-owned small business is addressed in detail.
j Insights on doing business with GOVERNMENT agencies
Government contracting is highly competitive, but required ‘set aside’ and ‘sole source’
contracts exist for VOSB and SDVOSBs. Identify the government resources to use.
YOU
DECISION
MAKING
STRONG
WORK ETHIC
FINANCIAL
UNDERSTANDING
TIME
MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM
SOLVING
LEADERSHIP
PERSEVERANCE
doc_257198183.pdf