Recently conducted a free, two-day Boots to Business (B2B) workshop
• Location: Fort Stewart, Georgia TAP Office
• Dates: 23-24 June 2026
• Participants: 17 (engaged group leveraging military leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills)
• Host: Georgia VBOC at the Georgia VECTR Center — Scott Ross, Instructor
• Format: Free 2-day in-person (09:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily, with lunch 12:30-1:30 PM) through SBA / DoD TAP Academy
• Funding (no cost): Supported in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
What Participants Gained
• Practical business fundamentals (idea evaluation, basic business plans, markets, financing, operations).
• Real-world insights on translating military experience into entrepreneurship success.
• Resources & next steps: SBA tools, GA VBOC/VECTR Center mentoring, Mississippi State University - Revenue Readiness Program, funding pathways, and veteran networks.
• Overcoming veteran-specific challenges (e.g., access to capital, military-to-civilian skill translation).
• All participants will receive an SBA certificate of completion and follow-up support offers from GA VBOC.
Workshop Agenda (Delivered)
A structured 8-module curriculum was covered across both days (aligned with official SBA B2B content).
Topics will include:
Module 1 · Introduction to Business Ownership
Module 2 · The Right Idea? Basics of Opportunity Recognition
Module 3 · Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space
Module 3a · The Economics of Small Business Start-up
Module 4 · Legal Considerations
Module 5 · Introduction to Business Planning
Module 6 · Financing Your Venture
Module 7 · Resources to Support Your Efforts
Module 8 · Moving Forward: Final Thoughts & Resources to Support
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Recently conducted a free, two-day Boots to Business (B2B) workshop
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