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Franchise Players: A Former Drill Sergeant Who Hopes to Help Other Vets Through Franchising
After 24 years in the U.S. Army, Ron Adams put the skills he gained as a drill sergeant to use as a franchisee.
From Flying in the Military to Launching a Business
How one military man's experience prepared him for the entrepreneurial life.
75 Franchises Helping Pay Back Veterans
Around 64,000 veterans started careers in franchising in recent years. That's due in no small part to franchisors ramping up their efforts to recruit veterans, who many consider ideal franchisees thanks to their training and experience working within a disciplined system.
By the Numbers: U.S. Veteran-Owned Businesses (Infographic)
Veterans turn to entrepreneurship at greater rates than the rest of the population. Here's what that means for America.
What I Learned From the Military: Business Lessons From 8 Veterans in Franchising
This Veterans Day, veterans in franchising look back on what the military taught them about entrepreneurship.
Veterans: 3 Ways to Minimize the Risks of Buying a Franchise
Owning a franchise can be an appealing option for men and women returning from military service. Here's some advice on what should be considered beforehand.
Go Daddy Founder Bob Parsons: I Owe My Success to the Marines
Go Daddy founder and Vietnam War veteran Bob Parsons is working to help veterans transition to civilian life through business and charity.
On Starting Up From Three Veteran Entrepreneurs
You may think you know what tough is, but these three vets can tell you a few stories.
Starbucks to Hire 10,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Next 5 Years
As Veterans Small Business Week kicks off, Starbucks has announced plans to increase veteran hiring and use community stores to support service members.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Gives Wounded Veterans a New Life
Disabled veterans often find the return to civilian life difficult, especially when seeking jobs. Now, a university program thinks it has the key to their independence: turn them into entrepreneurs.
Small Business Person of the Year Helps Veterans Take Flight
John Stonecipher, the entrepreneur who launched a helicopter flight school, was recognized at National Small Business Week.
SBA Secures Pledge from Banks to Lend More to Veteran Entrepreneurs
The government's small-business agency announces a pledge to support approximately 2,000 additional businesses.
Veterans Tackle the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
New programs help veterans harness their unique skills -- including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance -- to overcome the challenges of starting a business.
New Google Resource Aims to Help Military Veterans Become Entrepreneurs
Google+ will now feature a hub of information, including live college-level courses on business for military veterans and their families.
Top 10 Franchises for Veterans
They want you: These franchises are embracing and supporting former military personnel in a big way.