Most veteran-owned businesses don’t fail because of lack of skills, they fail because nobody ever showed them where the real opportunities are. If you're a VOB or SDVOB, here are 5 opportunities 90% of veteran entrepreneurs miss: 1️⃣ Not claiming your VOSB/SDVOSB certification: This alone unlocks set-aside contracts that non-veterans will NEVER see. 2️⃣ Not using your “priority preference” on federal, state & local bids: Most agencies must allocate contracts to veteran businesses, but only if you’re properly registered. 3️⃣ Not having a compliant capability statement: This is your “contract resume.” Without it, decision-makers skip you instantly. 4️⃣ Skipping the SAM.gov + state registration steps: A lot of vets are fully skilled… but not legally eligible to get paid. 5️⃣ Not tapping into grants, micro-funding, and technical assistance meant ONLY for veteran-owned businesses. There’s money on the table, most just never claim it.