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Introduction to Entrepreneurship

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module 1: Introduction to Business Ownership for Transitioning Service Members 1

Module 2: The Right Idea? Basics of Opportunity Recognition 11

Module 3: Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space 19

Module 4: The Economics of Small Business Start-Up 29

Module 5: Picking the Correct Legal Entity for Your Business 41

Module 6: Financing the Venture 51

Module 7: Next Steps, Introduction to Business Planning 61

Module 8: Moving Forward: Resources to Support You 71

Classroom Documents 85

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES (IVMF)


The IVMF is the first interdisciplinary national institute in higher education focused on the social, economic, education and policy issues
impacting veterans and their families post-service. Through our focus on veteran-facing programming, research and policy, employment
and employer support, and community engagement, the institute provides in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the veteran
community, captures best practices and serves as a forum to facilitate new partnerships and strong relationships between the individuals
and organizations committed to making a difference for veterans and military families.

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The Right Idea?
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The Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup entrepreneurship education program
is provided through the coordinated efforts of the SBA and the following valued partners:

To find a local SBA resource partner, please visit www.sba.gov/direct.


This publication is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the SBA.
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