Starting in business: Advice from veterans & pros. Are you aware of the support network?

If you are thinking about getting into franchising or starting your own business there is help out there to ensure your success.

The Small Business Administration and the International Franchise Association's VetFran program, are two groups available to talk with veterans about small business development.

The SBA also has free mentors to assist veterans on determining the right business for them to get into or franchise.

Financing opportunities also abound for veterans. The SBA, which has 68 field offices around the U.S. and 1,000 resource partners, has Veterans Business Outreach Centers throughout the country offering information on how to gain access to capital.

For veteran-specific programs, the SBA helps businesses obtain reduced loan fees for any loan under $350,000. Good luck and I hope this helps.