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Entrepreneurship for Veterans 101: A Guide
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There are plenty of opportunities for veterans who are also first-time entrepreneurs — you just have to know where to look. When you are ready to get your business off the ground, here are a few core concepts from the American GI Forum you need to be aware of first. Let’s take a look:
Serving in the military naturally puts you at a higher risk of injury and death. It also puts you at a higher risk for developing a substance use disorder. Even if you were never sent to war, you may have experienced military sexual trauma, difficulty in adjusting to civilian life, or a mental health condition that resulted from the stress of serving. A serious injury during training or a sexual assault can cause trauma and PTSD. It’s not just combat that can cause these mental health issues, although combat certainly can cause them as well.