About Veteran Owned Service
Veteran Owned Businesses Directory is the best place to find a Veteran-Owned Business near you with just a few clicks! Whether you’re looking for restaurants or trucking companies, we can help.
A recent poll shows that it’s not just Governments and large firms that want to Buy Veteran products but ordinary Americans too! In a survey of veterans and non-veterans, two-thirds said they’d rather give their business to veteran-owned companies.
This is where the Veteran Owned Service comes in. This is a place that lets everyday, Main Street, consumer-facing verified veteran-owned businesses in every city and small town in America capitalize on community trust and gratitude to help their business grow.
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Support Veterans
Ways you can support veteran owned businesses:
In normal economic times, only half of small businesses survive to their 5th year. But in such fragile economic times, that number goes much higher.
You may have been hearing that more attention is being paid to small businesses recently and that makes sense. The military community should be paying extra attention to the veteran-owned businesses since we’ve got to make sure they don’t fail during these times.
It goes beyond just supporting a few businesses. Investing in veteran entrepreneurs creates a cycle of opportunities for all those who are struggling to find stable jobs in the post-military space.
Here are even more ways to support veteran entrepreneurs right now:
Shop Veteran
The USO can help you find veteran-owned businesses in the area. They might be a good fit for your needs, too! Check out veteranownedservice.com to see if the businesses on there offer what you're looking for.
Don’t forget about military spouses
A lot of servicemen have a spouse that runs a business and they need that income to make ends meet. Reach out to your military network on Facebook groups, etc. to find these businesses that might not be doing well.
Spread the Word
You can help small veteran-owned businesses by spreading the word about them on social media. I've had success in connecting with local business using Nextdoor, a neighborhood app that allows neighbors to post recommendations for local services. It is always a great idea to mention the name of the company you're getting your product from or using their services. Typically, you can see their branding through the logo, website and social media channels and this will raise awareness for them!
Buy Gift Cards
A lot of restaurants and gyms are owned by veterans or military spouses. They're also some of the businesses suffering the most at this time. Have you checked any online sites or spoken to anyone about where you could get a gift card for the future? The most important need for these shops right now is an injection of cash to keep it going
Identify nonprofits that are investing in veteran entrepreneurs
The PenFed Foundation for example invests in veteran-owned businesses. VetFran provides grants & mentored to veterans who are franchising. Warrior Rising is a company founded by combat vets and give grants to battle veterans. It's really important that these nonprofits receive the support of the community. Without donors, they won't be able to do as much for veterans.
Offer your Mentorship
If you're a business owner or have some knowledge in business consulting, you can volunteer your time to mentor a military-owned business through Warrior Rising, ementorprogram.org or SCORE. While active-duty military have a steady paycheck and healthcare, reservists, veterans and spouses don’t. The military and veteran communities need to support each other. Above all, our most important goal should be to provide the best help possible for those who are less fortunate. Giving just $20 or 20 minutes of your time is totally worth it, and you can change lives.