Fort Polk-In-Person-2027-02-08-Boots to Business

Event description

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to launch a business and information on SBA resources available. 

The Louisiana Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and Fort Polk TAP office will host an in person B2B focusing on the foundations of starting or growing a business. Space is limited and priority seating will go to those transitioning through the TAP Center. 

You must have base access (DOD/Retired ID) to attend.   

You must contact Christopher Ausbun at: christopher.m.ausbun.civ@army.mil or 337-531-1591

Day 1:

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

MODULE 2: RIGHT IDEA? BASICS OF OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION

MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING MARKETS & YOUR COMPETITIVE SPACE

MODULE 4: THE ECONOMICS OF SMALL BUSINESS START-UP

Day2:

MODULE 5 : PICKING THE CORRECT LEGAL ENTITY

MODULE 6: FINANCING YOUR VENTURE

MODULE 7: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING

MODULE 8: MOVING FORWARD: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU