VBOC Resources
Veteran-specific Resources
Helpful information on crowdfunding, social media, e-commerce, customer incentives, and more.
Checklist to increase your credit score
Download this printable PDF guide to learn how to restore credit.
Small Business Digital Alliance Publishes Library of Free Digital Tools from National Members, Fortune 500 Companies Available to Small Businesses
Resources available to small business owners through the SBDA library include:
- Tools geared toward establishing a digital presence, reaching new markets, managing growth, finding and retaining talent, improving operations, expanding customer bases, e-commerce, and raising capital;
- Development and support in accelerating online and social media strategies; and
- Trainings to assist in accessing and utilizing digital tools provided by national members.
Lean Planning Canvas
A one-page tool that will allow you to quickly identify potential customers, identify opportunities and needs in evolving markets and begin the process of developing a clear and concise value proposition that will vet your business idea and set you up for drafting an effective Business Plan.
Written Instructions for filling out the Canvas
Video Instructions for filling out the Canvas
Hire Employees Checklist
This checklist will help business owners identify the need for employees and ten steps to hiring them.
Marketing Plan Fundamentals
Marketing plays a vital role in successful business ventures. How well the plan you develop to market your business, along with the management and financial management plans, will ultimately determine your degree of success or failure.
Covid-19 Resources
The latest updates on CARES Act funds and federal and state regulatory policy.
Covid-19 Small Business Survival Guide
An overview of SBA loans and an extensive look at EDD services for business owners and employees.
Small Business Digital Alliance Publishes Library of Free Digital Tools
Resources available to small business owners through the SBDA library include:
- Tools geared toward establishing a digital presence, reaching new markets, managing growth, finding and retaining talent, improving operations, expanding customer bases, e-commerce, and raising capital;
- Development and support in accelerating online and social media strategies; and
- Trainings to assist in accessing and utilizing digital tools provided by national members.
Guidance for Restaurants: from California’s Dept. of Public Health
This document provides guidance for dine-in restaurants, brewpubs, craft distilleries, breweries, bars, pubs, and wineries to support a safe, clean environment for workers and customers.
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that are available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.
SBA Loans
SBA is working directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
- These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.
- SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are just one piece of the expanded focus of the federal government’s coordinated response, and the SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible.
- Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19 at: sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide up to $2M in Disaster Assistance Loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Learn More
Veterans are natural entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Disciplined, goal-oriented self-starters — veterans are accustomed to accountability and know the value of being decisive and flexible.
If you are just starting out or looking to grow you are a transitioning service member, VBOC is ready to help you succeed in your next mission — entrepreneurship.