This site contains easy-access video guides that provide compact information and training. Each segment has a video, between 3 and 5 minutes long. Controls to start, pause, stop, and adjust volume are located just below the viewing window. To the right is a list of links that contain additional resources on the same topic.

Planning Ahead for Deployment

It is crucial for National Guardsmen and Reservists who own small businesses to have detailed deployment plans. Learn how to develop one and why you should.

Financing Your Business

The SBA has two loan programs designated for Veterans, Reser-vists, and National Guardsmen who are small business owners. Find out how each works.

Contracting and Certification

Veterans and Service-Disabled Veterans are given priority when selling to Uncle Sam, but first they have to get a certification. Learn how to get it and why you should.

From Boots to Business

Veterans make up an unusually large number of successful small business owners. Find out how to successfully transition from the service to your small business.

The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through George Mason University—Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy and through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.