The right information and resources can make all the difference in the success of your small business. The COE Veteran Entrepreneurship Resource Library offers original and curated content like articles, videos, data infographics and websites that deliver insights and advice to help you on your journey. Bookmark us and visit us often to help ensure you have everything you need to succeed. IVMF employees stand in a group before the flags outside of the entrance to the National Veterans Resource Center.

2021 National Survey of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs: Key Highlights

This data brief provides key insights and findings from the 2021 National Survey of Military Affiliated (NSMAE) entrepreneurs about their experiences related to entrepreneurship, COVID-19 pandemic, military, and overall wellbeing.

IVMF Blog

The IVMF blog explores just a few of those stories about veterans, spouses, and the entire family unit.

Prepare for Emergencies

Disasters can strike at any time, and being prepared to rebuild is critical for a businesses success and longevity. These three steps will help ensure you're ready to manage any emergency.

The Ins and Outs of Procurement Contracting: Opportunities and Challenges for Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs

This research brief explores the ins and outs of procurement contracting from the perspective of military-affiliated small businesses, examining the differences between the government and corporate procurement landscapes. Using data from the 2024 National Survey of Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs, this brief investigates the return-on-investment (ROI) from procurement contracting, summarizes effective strategies that military-affiliated entrepreneurs have used to maximize their ROI, and leverages these experiences to guide entrepreneurs and business ecosystems towards effective approaches to improve the procurement capabilities of military-connected small businesses.

Veteran Certification: Debunking Myths and Streamlining Processes

This paper affirms the continued intent of the IVMF and CVOB to demystify and help streamline the VOB certification process by advocating for the establishment of either one nationally recognized certification, or a unified verification process where all certifying bodies work together towards a reciprocal solution.

Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship

The Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship Initiative, funded by Walmart, aims to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support veterans, military spouses, and other military-connected business owners as they develop their businesses.

Design Thinking 1

This video provides a brief overview of the Design Thinking history and evolution. It also discusses the hallmarks, stages, tools, and methods of design thinking. This educational module is part of the business fundamental courses of the Boots to Business program. In the end, there are a few helpful practical exercises.

Clover Academy: Educational sessions led by experts to help small businesses succeed

Clover Academy leverages best-in-class partners who are experts in their field, with years of experience and solid know-how on topics such as digital marketing, cybersecurity and business growth – all designed to help small businesses succeed. Clover Academy is a series of educational webinars addressing topics that help small businesses like yours take their passion and hard work to the next level. View some of our educational sessions today, and check back often for new topics.

SBA Channel

The official YouTube channel of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Empowering small businesses to start, grow, expand, or recover.
Strong partnerships create lasting benefits for Veteran-owned small businesses like yours. Please explore the resources and support that our IVMF partners can offer your small business. Stop back frequently as we will highlight a variety of partners that deliver the resources that can make all the difference for your small business.

Buy Military-Owned Shopping Guide

Shop online at over 350 veteran, active duty, reservists and military spouse-owned businesses.

Veteran Entrepreneur Portal

A VA Portal with direct and organized links to federal services/tools/resources for veteran business owners.

Department of Labor Services by Location

This website provides a shortcut to programs/services from the Department of Labor by location.

Corporate Spotlight

Learn more about Fiserv and their commitment to the military community.

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