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Connecting & Mentorship
Behind every successful Veteran business is a moment of connection — with someone who listened, understood, and helped light the way forward. Whether you need a sounding board, a strategic guide, or just someone to help you take the next step, our business counselors and mentors are here to support you.
Schedule Your Free Business Consultation
Many of our counselors are Veterans or business owners themselves — they’ve walked this path, and they’re here to walk it with you.
You don’t have to build alone — we’re ready when you are.
Idea Stage
Where You Are 💡
You’ve got an idea — maybe even several — and you’re asking,
“Can this really work as a business?”
What You Need Most
- Vision & Mission Clarity
- Market Research
- Feasibility Testing
- Business Model Basics
- Legal Entity Consideration
- Self-Assessment: Are You Ready?
How We Help
At this stage, it's all about exploring your idea's potential. We'll help you pressure-test the concept, understand your audience, and start planning a realistic path forward.
Resources to Explore
[Coming Soon] Idea-to-Action Workbook
- [Coming Soon] “Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?” Assessment
- Local workshops and meetups- Check our Community Calendar
- If you're still in the Military, check out Boot2Business or Reboot
Next Step: Connect with a VetBiz Resource
Seed Stage
Where You Are 🌱
You’re planting the first seeds — getting your business legally formed and testing your product or service in the real world and seeking out funding, customer, and partner opportunities.
This is the ideal time to develop a formal Business Plan.
- Testing feasibility
- Identifying target customers
- Defining your product or service
- Exploring startup costs and early funding
- Making decisions about legal structure and operations
A business plan provides direction and is often required for: - Securing loans or grants
- Partnering with investors or mentors
- Vetting the business with advisors or government programs
How We Help
At this stage, we’ll help you bring your idea to life through a solid business plan. Whether you're building it from scratch or using one of our templates, we’ll guide you through crafting your mission, market research, funding plan, and financial projections—so you’re ready to launch with confidence and clarity.
What You Need Most:
- Legal Formation
- Branding & Naming
- MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Market Research
- Customer Discovery
- Budget Planning and Funding Sources
- Permits, Licenses, Insurance
We’ll guide you through making your business official, protecting your name, and validating your offer before spending time or money you can’t get back.
Resources to Explore
- 📄 [Coming Soon] Business Plan Builder for Veterans
Step-by-step guide to create your first business plan, including examples and templates tailored for Veteran entrepreneurs.
- 🧾 [Coming Soon] Legal Formation Checklist
Everything you need to know to choose the right structure and register your business the right way.
- 🎨 [Coming Soon] Branding] Branding Toolkit for New Veteran Businesses
From naming to logos to messaging — this guide helps you craft a strong brand identity from day one.
Partner Spotlight
SBA Business Planning Resources
Missouri SBDC Startup Programs
Legal Aid of Eastern Missouri
Start Up Resources
Where You Are
You’re planting the first seeds — getting your business legally formed and testing your product or service in the real world.
What You Need Most:
- Legal Formation
- Branding & Naming
- MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Customer Discovery
- Budget Planning
- Permits, Licenses, Insurance
How We Help:
We’ll guide you through making your business official, protecting your name, and validating your offer before spending time or money you can’t get back.
Resources to Explore:
- [Coming Soon] Step-by-Step Legal Formation Guide
- [Coming Soon] Branding Toolkit for New Veteran Businesses
- Partner Spotlight: SBA Resources, Missouri SBDC, Legal Aid Services
Stabilizing Your Business
This resource section is under construction.
We're building out Veteran-focused content to support you at this stage of your business journey.
At VetBiz, our mission is simple: Helping Veterans thrive in business.
Check back soon for tailored tools, guides, and opportunities to move your business forward.
Scaling Your Business
This resource section is under construction.
We're building out Veteran-focused content to support you at this stage of your business journey.
At VetBiz, our mission is simple: Helping Veterans thrive in business.
Check back soon for tailored tools, guides, and opportunities to move your business forward.
Exiting Your Business
Plan Your Transition
Planning your exit is one of the most important — and most overlooked — stages in business ownership.
Whether you're preparing to retire, sell, transition to a successor, or simply explore what’s next, we’re here to help you protect the value you’ve built.
From valuation to legacy planning, our business advisors can guide you through every step with confidence, clarity, and respect for your journey.