Are you a veteran, military spouse, or the spouse of a recent veteran? You could benefit from starting a veteran-owned or military spouse-owned business.
Veterans and military spouses need a business model that works for them. Additionally, if you’re married to a member of the military or a recent veteran, you need a job that can go with you wherever you are.
If you’re interested in starting your own business, let’s jump in and talk about a few basics.
Unemployment is High Among Military Spouses & Veterans
For returning veterans, military spouses, and spouses of recent veterans, the workforce is incredibly tough. The unemployment rate among veterans is high, at 3% for male veterans and 3.7% for females. Unemployment rates among military spouses are even higher.
More than thirty-one percent of military spouses who work part-time are unemployed. In 2017, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated full-time unemployment rates among military spouses and spouses of recent veterans to be 16%.
Remote Work and Flexibility Are Essential
Military spouses and veterans need flexible, reliable jobs that allow for steady income, with remote work if possible. Starting a business can provide these essential needs. Your business can go with you when you need to relocate, too.
A business can provide job security, peace of mind, and steady income that a traditional job might not. Even better, remote work has skyrocketed since COVID, so it’s become much more common. There’s never been a better time to start a military spouse business or to begin your journey as a veteran entrepreneur.
Build Structured Workflows and Effective Project Management
When you launch your veteran-owned business, it’s critical to build structured workflows that help you keep your business running smoothly and on track. As you scale, these systems will become more and more important to your continued success.
Project management makes up a significant portion of these systems. Strong project management can make the difference between being overwhelmed and building a business that works for you. Setting up effective workflows for yourself and your team also helps you avoid bottlenecked tasks and responsibilities.
Administrative support can also make all the difference in your business operations. Hiring someone you can trust to support your endeavors while assisting with administrative tasks can free you up to focus on the parts of the business that need your immediate attention.
As a Project Management Institute (PMI)-certified project manager, I help military-affiliated entrepreneurs fuel their business endeavors and take them to the next level. If you’re a veteran or military spouse, CENTIFY™ has your six.
We’ll help you build a business that works for you as you take the next step as an entrepreneur. From executive business management to budgeting, research to social media support, we’re here for you. We can even help you learn how to register as a veteran-owned small business.
Let’s work together to get your team engaged and productive so you can achieve your business goals. Get in touch with us here.
