Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

Veteran Business Owners

by: Martha Holliday, Created 9/20/2014, version 0.01Government Contract Bidding

Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Program

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

Veteran Business Owners

Agenda

Purpose

Mission Statement

Services Offered

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

Veteran Business Owners

Purpose

The current primary goal is to work with veterans transitioning to civilization. Veterans that are starting a business or already have a business looking to take it to the next level.

I am a small business owner of an information technology business that designs and builds websites, technical writing and project management. See GlobalDesignIT.com. With the background and experience of having an IT business, we desire to pass the knowledge forward.

The ultimate goal is contributing to society to make this a better world.

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

Veteran Business Owners

Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT Provide veterans a customized understandable program to transition to civilization in a smooth motivational manner that provides direction avoiding information overload. A program so efficient that it not only helps people lead a healthy good life but also empowers them so much they continue to be an inspiration to society.

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

Veteran Business Owners

Business Plans

The business plans serve several purposes:

• It precisely defines the business of the new venture, identifies its goals, and serves as your firm's resume.

• Basic components• A description of the product or service• Outline the underlying technology only to the extent it supports your argument of

why a customer “must have” this product or service• It helps management allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications,

and make appropriate business decisionsBecause it provides specific and organized information about the company and how investors will be rewarded, a good business plan is a crucial part of fund raising.

Business Plan Template

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Websites

•Benefits of having a website•Professional image•Email – avoid personal emails, instead use site domain•Cost of websites •Website design•Hosting•Managing company website

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Marketing

•What is Marketing•How much should I market•Flyers•Cost

MOST IMPORTANTIntegrity – RespectKnow your audience (customers, vendors, employees)

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

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Social Media

•What is Social Media•How can it benefit my business•Cost

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

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Computer Training

•Word Microsoft•Word MAC•Email•PowerPoint•Internet – Google•Social Media•Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter

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Recap

Getting Started – Taking it to the next level

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Thank You