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Starting an Online Business: A Military Service Members and Veterans Guide to Entrepreneurship

Allen Davis
13 min readFeb 13, 2024

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Introduction

As military service members and veterans, you’ve faced challenges and triumphs with courage and discipline. Now, as you consider the entrepreneurial path, these same qualities can be your greatest assets. This guide is designed to navigate the transition from military life to entrepreneurship, focusing on the unique skills and experiences you bring to the business world. Whether it’s your first glimpse into entrepreneurship or you’re ready to dive deeper, we’re here to embark on this journey and help you start an online business together.

Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Embracing the entrepreneurial journey requires more than just a great idea; it demands a mindset shift. As military service members and veterans, you’ve already mastered disciplines that form the cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. But let’s dive deeper, exploring how these traits translate into a world where you’re not just following orders but creating your own path. This shift is exciting—it's about channeling your inner drive, passion, and resilience into building something truly remarkable. Let’s break down this mindset shift into two key components:

The Transition from…

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