Entrepreneurship
SDVOSB Federal Contracting: Your SAM.gov Playbook 2026
SDVOSB goal raised to 5%. Self-certification ended. How to get VetCert certified and win set-aside contracts on SAM.gov in 2026.
VR&E Self-Employment: Fund Your Business Through Chapter 31
The VA’s VR&E program has a self-employment track that can pay for equipment, training, and startup costs. Here’s how to use it — and what the 2026 reform means for you.
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: VOSB Playbook (2026)
How a veteran-owned shop should actually use the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program — JV rules, six-year clock, and how to avoid getting burned.
Contract Our Veterans Act: 5% VOSB Goal
A new bipartisan bill would finally put Veteran-Owned Small Businesses on the same government-wide playing field as SDVOSBs: a 5% goal, VOSB set-asides, and VOSB sole-source authority across every agency.
HUBZone Map Cliff: July 1 Will End Your Eligibility
Thousands of HUBZone Redesignated Areas expire July 1, 2026. Here’s how to check your status, your three options, and the compliance moves you need to make this month.
VOSB Certification Just Got Mandatory. Here’s Your Play.
As of February 2026, SBA VetCert is mandatory for VOSB and SDVOSB status. Renewal is live in MySBA. Here’s what changed, the exact steps to get certified, and how to avoid losing federal contracting eligibility.
Veteran Franchise Ownership: Your Playbook for 2026
14% of U.S. franchises are veteran-owned. With 650+ brands offering military discounts and free SBA training programs, here’s how to evaluate franchise ownership as your next mission.
Lessons from the Vet100: What Top Veteran-Owned Businesses Get Right
The 2026 Vet100 isn’t just a list of fast-growing companies. It’s a map of how veterans actually build successful businesses. Here’s what the data shows, which industries are producing the most winners, and what you can take from it today.
AI Tools for Veteran Entrepreneurs: Build Faster, Spend Less
You don’t need a 10-person team or a $50K marketing budget to compete. The right stack of AI tools can run your lean veteran-owned business like a much larger operation — for under $200 a month. Here’s exactly how.
Veteran Startup Funding in 2026: VetVC, SBA, and Grants You Should Know
Nobody handed you a roadmap at your TAP briefing for this. Here’s a straight-talk breakdown of every major funding source for veteran entrepreneurs in 2026 — from JP Morgan’s VetVC Summit to grant programs with real dollar amounts and real deadlines.