Hiring Heroes: Challenges Addressed at Restaurant Show
The nation’s unemployment rate is 8.1 percent. But the unemployment rate of America’s youngest military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan hovers at a stunning 29 percent, according to an op-ed Sunday in The Washington Post by Adm. Mike Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Steven A. Cohen, founder of S.A.C. [...]
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Veterans Find Support in Internet “Crowdfunding”
Entrepreneurs seeking capital to start their businesses are using innovative ways to do so according to an April 29 New York Times article “Start-Ups Look to the Crowd,” but veterans interested in franchising have their own resource. A new online program or “crowdfunding” site, Boost A Hero, is especially designed to help qualified military veterans [...]
Read MoreNewest vets face hurdles, help as they struggle to get back on track in tight economy
Matthew Saldana proved himself in a world where stress, danger and life-and-death decisions were routine. He served one tour in Iraq and a second in Afghanistan, according to an article by StarTribune Politics. But the Army veteran is having a harder time back home navigating a calmer but uncertain terrain — the job market.
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VetFran Gears Up for Detroit Expo
The National Veterans Conference & Expo in Detroit June 26-28 will feature a first-ever “Taste of Franchising Pavilion” at the VA-sponsored event, expected to attract 15,000 veterans from seven states. IFA members like FASTSIGNS International and Two Men & a Truck are confirmed to exhibit in Detroit, setting the stage for a strong franchise presence at this high-profile event. “The Open House where the Taste of Franchising Pavilion will be located will be a high-traffic area” en route to a free hiring fair, said Drew Bookie, Special Assistant to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, one of the conference organizers.
Read More5 Tips For Military Veterans Interested in Franchise Ownership
The IFA has stepped up for our nation’s veterans with Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign to offer franchise career opportunities and ownership. If you’re leaning towards becoming your own boss, owning a franchise business is one option that you may find pretty attractive. Here are two reasons why; • Your military background You’re uniquely suited to [...]
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