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During the week of November 3-7, the nation and the U.S. government recognized and celebrated the second annual National Veterans Small Business Week. And rightly so – one out of every 10 small businesses in American is started by a vet. These companies employ nearly 6 million workers and generate more than $1.2 trillion in revenues. Moreover, statistics show that the success rate of these veteran-owned businesses is higher than other startups – perhaps a reflection of the discipline, skills and leadership experience acquired in military service. As SBA administrator, Maria Contreras-Sweet states, “…this is a talent pool we must nurture.”

To help veterans succeed in the transition from service to entrepreneurship, extensive support from both the public and private sector is readily available. Here’s a rundown of free training, financing and mentoring opportunities available to vets.