Home-based Jobs for 2009

Many folks are turning to entrepreneurship to survive in this economy and many are choosing to work from home whenever possible. This article from the web site Military.com written by Christine Durst and Michael Haaren outline some of the 'What's Hot and What's Not' in the work at home environment:

Home-based Jobs for 2009:
What's Hot, What's Not.

Certificates Honor
Cold War Warriors

We all know that the Cold War is over but did you know that the Defense Department has taken steps to recognize the service of millions of peacetime warriors? Follow this link for information on how to receive an official certificate that recognizes your service during the Cold War:

Cold War Certificate of Recognition

Are You Registered as a Veteran Owned Business?

Here at the Veterans Business Resource Center, part of the VBA initiatives, we council veterans and their families on business start-ups and expanding existing businesses. When it comes to finding business and attracting customers to their business, many veteran owned businesses fall short. 

There is value to creating an effective marketing plan that simply describes your business and your relationship with your customers. But, where do these customers come from. Any business, especially a small business must make efforts to attract customers. - the build-it-and-they-will-come is a myth. Retail establishments have to advertise their products AND their location in order for folks to find the business. Contractors and service businesses must also do the same AND they have to go out and look for customers in the real world.

Whether your business relies solely on government contracts or not, if you are not registered with a variety of on-line government websites, you are missing out on some real business. Major prime contractors use  these on-line tools to find subcontractors and suppliers every day. You may qualify to register in more than one category - look to see if you qualify as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), as an 8(a) contractor, or as a Service Connected Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SCVOB). So, use the links below - get going and get registered now!

Vetbiz.gov      Central Contractor Registration      HUBZone Business      8(a) Business Development Program

If you have any questions on registering your business, please do not hesitate to contact your Veteran Business Resource Center @ 629-2052