B2B Reboot

Event description

THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT BEING HELD AT:

Ben May Main Library 

701 Government Street 

Mobile, Alabama 

This Boots to Business Course is intended for Servicemembers and spouses located or stationed in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Boots to Business Reboot (B2BR) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and military spouses are eligible to participate. The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This one-day in person program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the Veteran Business Outreach Center and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

The Boots to Business / Reboot is open to Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras and of course military spouses. 

The Boots to Business | Reboot is scheduled:

15 October 2027

9:00 AM - 4:30PM 

Topics: 

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ownership

Module 2: Right Idea? Basics of Opportunity Recognition

Module 3: Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space

Module 3A: Federal Government as a Customer

Module 4: The Economics of Small Business Startup

Module 5: Legal considerations for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Module 6: Introduction to Business Planning

Module 7: Financing the Venture

Module 8: Moving Forward: Final Thoughts & Resources to Support You

We look forward to discussing entrepreneurship with you.