One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle to hit their goals isn’t a lack of information. It’s a lack of accountability. That’s why every Saturday is SITREP Saturday. Just like in the military, a SITREP (Situation Report) keeps everyone informed on the status of the mission. Check in and share your: 🏆 Biggest win ⚠️ Biggest challenge 🎯 Objective for next week 🤝 Where you need support My SITREP is in the comments. Let’s see yours 👇

Did you know the SBA has a loan program specifically designed for small businesses that need a smaller boost to get started or scale up? Here's a quick breakdown of the SBA Microloan Program — and why it might be the perfect fit for veteran entrepreneurs in this community. 🔹 What Is It? The SBA Microloan Program offers loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers start up or expand. The average loan is around $13,000 — right-sized for early-stage or bootstrapped businesses. 🔹 What Can You Use It For? Microloans are flexible. You can use the funds for: • Working capital • Inventory & supplies • Furniture & fixtures • Machinery & equipment Note: Funds cannot be used to pay off existing debt or buy real estate. 🔹 Repayment Terms • Maximum repayment term: 7 years • Interest rates: typically 8%–13% (varies by lender) 🔹 How Do You Apply? You apply through SBA-approved nonprofit intermediary lenders in your area — not directly through the SBA. Each lender sets their own credit and collateral requirements, so terms will vary. 👉 Find a microlender near you: sba.gov/microloans --- Veterans, this is a solid option if you're looking for startup capital or need a cash infusion to grow without taking on large debt. If you've used an SBA Microloan or are considering one, drop your questions or experience below — let's help each other navigate this!

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Jay and I am a 100% SDV. Live in Spring and have a few irons in the fire now with PMP certification on the horizon and a MS finance program starting in August. I am a licensed Realtor and want to start a real estate investment company. Look forward to connecting and helping however possible. Cheers!

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New Introductions, just create a post and select "intro" for the category. Ex: Hi, I'm __________, my business/idea is/does __________________. My outside interests are ___________. Here is mine: "Hi, my name is David, I'm retired Army. I've launched 8 businesses over the last 21 years in hospitality, logistics, residential/commercial real estate, and business consulting. I've got 4 kids and love anything outdoors like hiking or riding my dirt bike. My favorite sports are hockey and football. If you know anybody wanting to sell a self-storage facility, I'd love to speak to them." How-to Videos about this group platform: (Part 1) Watch an intro video here to learn more about the platform and how to navigate the Community Chat and Classrooms. https://www.loom.com/share/4957d0310f47456887688e986181eb28?sid=86b33f7c-8e65-421e-8344-2ce2cf5004be (Part 2) Continued learning about how to message people, search for content/people, leveling up, and how to use the map. https://www.loom.com/share/901cc344870f43bfa847d525813c877a?sid=16eb8553-b174-4796-9491-2c8b965dfcaa (Part 3) https://youtu.be/jFhwhsJ4l0o Learn more about the VBOC (Veterans Business Outreach Center) and how we help veteran entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. Veterans Business Outreach Centers: Public Service Announcement