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National Survey of Military-AffiliatedEntrepreneurs
The NeedSeveral limitations and missed opportunities with existing datasourcesIncreasing interest in research on veteran entrepreneurs:oStudies narrowly focus on a specific aspect of businessownershipooRedundantMay lack cultural competency of the populationDeclining research participation (e.g., “survey fatigue”) in theabsence of a coordinated approachConsequently, our collective understanding of veteranentrepreneurial activity is limited—this limitation will only worsenwith timeThere is a clear need and demand to assess military-affiliatedbusiness ownership on a more frequent, systematic basis.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families3
National InitiativeWith support from the KauffmanFoundation, we launched a multiyear study of veteran andmilitary spouse entrepreneurs.The first national initiatives todevelop data-driven researchfocused on military-affiliatedentrepreneurship.Initiative is designed to addressknowledge gaps in understanding ofveteran and military spouseentrepreneurs and the supports andresources needed to assistthroughout their entrepreneurialjourney.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military FamiliesAim 1Aim 2Aim 3Fill persistent knowledge gaps inpublic data on military-connectedentrepreneurial behavior overtimeTrack veteran and military spouseentrepreneurial experiences andbehaviors at different points in thebusiness life cycleGather more timely perspectiveson the impact of contemporaryissues and policies on veteran andmilitary spouse businessownership and entrepreneurship4
Key siveapproach toentrepreneurialecosystemSyracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military FamiliesAnnual andLongitudinalDataSpecific to militaryconnectedentrepreneurcommunityCreation of unique,public dataset5
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2020 SurveyResults, Key Highlights, and Insights
SampleHave you ever (or ever wanted to): started abusiness, grew a business, worked for yourself,done freelance or contract work, or become selfemployed?FrequencyYes, I do something like that now.2,53486.57%Yes, I used to do something like that, but not anymore.1414.82%Yes, I have wanted to or thought about it, but I have not252actually done it.8.61%TotalSyracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military FamiliesPercent2,927Which of the following best describes your currentmilitary status and/or .19%Spouse/Partner/Family1776.11%Active Duty/NGR1655.70%Total2,8968
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RecommendationsVeterans, Institutions of Higher Education, and Practitioners
VeteransEDUCATION & TRAININ Gather market intelligence: find out what resources are available toveterans and entrepreneurs locally and what assistance and supportthey offer. Start with your SBA resources, i.e., VBOC, SBDC, WBDC,SCORE, and PTAC. Make the connection today as these resources willnot only provide business planning assistance but offer access toentrepreneurship networks, clubs, and mentors within your localcommunity. Seek assistance with the certification process, i.e., PTAC offers trainingand mentoring. Leverage certifications within the private sector, workwith corporations and their supplier diversity programs that providetechnical assistance and seek diversity suppliers. Invest time in market research and analysis. Seek assistance frommentors, advisors, and service providers to help with market research,setting sales goals and objectives, and developing and implementing amarketing strategy, etc. Expand your network: find out what resources are available to veteranentrepreneurs nationally and what assistance and support they offer,i.e., IVMF’s ARSENAL of programs. Center of Excellence (COE) forVeteran Entrepreneurship, Kauffman’s Fastrack and 1 Million Cups, etc.There may also be resources available in your local community, butnational organizations can be a good first step.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families16
VeteransCAPITAL Discuss financial literacy and financial education with your mentors,bankers, and small business advisor. Invest time in financial education,understand the various sources of capital, and when and how to accessthem. Locate your local Community Development Financial Institutions(CDFI), reach out, connect, and learn about their financing andeducational programs. They offer financial literacy training and lowcost financing for startups and growth companies. There is a list ofCDFIs at https://www.cdfifund.gov/Pages/FAQ.aspx Leverage crowdfunding platforms to test your products and get yourbusiness funded. Ninety percent of a successful crowdfundingcampaign is done before the campaign is launched; therefore, it isabout having a plan, network, and community, so don’t do it alone:seek assistance from mentors, local community members, family,friends, BAIL team members, veteran and military communitymembers, and others.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families17
VeteransNETWORK & Resources – It is OK to ask for assistance! Start vetrepreneuring: join veteran entrepreneurship networkinggroups and programs, attend their events and conference, i.e.,IVMF Arsenal, Center of Excellence (CoE) for VeteranEntrepreneurship, etc. Join industry-specific associations, clubs, and groups. Attendnetworking events and conferences to expand your network withinyour industry. Give back: network, mentor, and share access to resources withother veteran entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Conduct customer discovery and/or customer follow-ups. Seekassistance from mentors and advisors with these critical tasks. Explore local, regional, and virtual business incubators andaccelerators. Build your BAIL team as part of your startup and growth strategy. Connect with local universities and colleges, i.e., the businessschool, understand what programs and resources they offer toassist you with your business. For example, student consultingclubs, student entrepreneurship clubs, student veterans’organizations, internship programs, and other similar resourcescan help you with your business needs and expand your network.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families18
Institutions of Higher Education Provide assistance and educational opportunities related to marketresearch and analysis, establishing marketing strategy, goals, andobjectives, and implementation of the marketing plan. Provide assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to pivot during the currentbusiness climate and adjust their marketing goals and efforts, e.g.,build an online store, develop an online brand, etc. Educate yourself and your organization about (other) veteranentrepreneurship resources. Connect with them, collaborate, andeducate the veteran entrepreneurs you serve about these resources,too. Provide resources to assist in the development of a BAIL (Banker,Accountant, Insurance, and Lawyer) team relevant to their businessand industry. Familiarize yourself and your team/schools with the variouscertification options and resources both nationally and within yourstate to provide assistance and guidance to veteran entrepreneurs andeducate aspiring veteran entrepreneurs about certification needs, sothey can incorporate it within their business planning process .Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families19
Institutions of Higher Education Encourage faculty and research centers to research militaryconnected entrepreneurs Raise awareness of the NSMAE data base that can be used by facultyto conduct research Host and participate in Veteran Entrepreneurship symposiums,colloquiums, seminars/webinars, and other research and educationrelated efforts that are related to military-affiliated entrepreneurs. Connect veterans to financial literacy training and/or createincentives within your programs and services to encourage financialliteracy training. Encourage awareness of CDFIs, where to find them, how to workwith them, and how to leverage them to grow their business andtheir network. Increase awareness of crowdfunding opportunities and assist withplanning and execution. Promote available small business grants, as well as business plancompetitions and other sources of nontraditional capital.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families20
Institutions of Higher Education Entrepreneurship and small business services and programs shouldself-evaluate. This study's findings indicate programs needimprovements. This study shows there is a need for greater collaboration betweenresource and service providers. Veteran entrepreneurs seekassistance with various organizations that have no access to eachother's databases and often fail to understand what resources andservices veterans are eligible for or have already accessed. Assistsmall business service providers in more collaborative effort to trackthe progress. Overall, veterans are not familiar with business incubators as aresource, and those utilizing such a resource believed the servicesneeded improvements. If you have an incubator, encourage moreveteran friendly practices. If you don’t have one, consider startingone or collaborating with one in your region.Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families21
VeteransResources & Tools Veterans and Institutions of Higher Education should familiarize themselveswith following resources, these resources provide assistance, tools,guidance, and everything else that support veteran entrepreneurs: Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military FamiliesSBDC: https://americassbdc.org/find-your-sbdc/VBOC: https://www.vbocix.org/about1SCORE: https://www.score.org/find-locationWBDC: https://www.wbdc.org/about-us/wbdc-offices/IVMF eneurship/Center of Excellence for Veteran rg/PTAC: https://www.aptac-us.org/find-a-ptac/INBIA: https://inbia.org/CDFI: https://www.cdfifund.gov/Pages/FAQ.aspxBunker Labs: https://bunkerlabs.org/VR&E Self-Employment: habilitation/programs/self-employment/NSMAE: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/nsmae-series/VetFran: https://www.vetfran.org/22
Discussion2021 NSMAE, Experiences, and Feedback
Questions & Discussion How can you assist us with the NSMAE2021 data collection?Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families24
THANK YOUMirza TihićEntrepreneurship Research FellowWhitman School of ManagementIVMF, Syracuse UniversityEmail: da Vasquez MauryDirector of Applied Research and AnalyticsIVMF, Syracuse UniversityEmail: rvmaury@syr.edu@IVMFSyracuseU
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Nov 01, 2017 · 34 Dorney, Thomas L Civilian/Non-Veteran: Chelsea MA: 36 Correia, Matthew J Civilian/Non-Veteran: New Bedford MA: 36 Gray, Matthew G Civilian/Non-Veteran: Worcester MA: 36 Paine, Lucas V Civilian/Non-Veteran: Gardner MA: 36 Pham, Cynthia Civilian/Non-Veteran: Quincy MA: 40 Sullivan, Michael T Veteran: Marshfield MA: 41 Reney, Dylan J Civilian .
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the veteran is called to Active Duty, a 22-1999b Notice of Change in Student Status should be completed. If the veteran is called to Active Duty, the veteran should give the employer a copy of the orders to put in the veteran’s file. When the veteran resumes training, a VA form 22-1999 is to be comple
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