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Make Money: Entrepreneurship & Veteran Opportunities

Lowering bills helps. Earning more helps you keep up. Here's where we'd start.

Not financial or legal advice. This page is general education. Talk to a qualified professional before making decisions. Rules change, so check the official sources linked below.

Start a side business or small business

A small side income can make a real difference on a tight budget. Start with skills you already have, keep startup costs low, and test demand before you spend much.

  • Write a simple one-page plan: what you sell, who buys it, and what it costs to deliver.
  • Look into free counseling through SBA resource partners such as SCORE mentors and Small Business Development Centers.
  • Keep business and personal money separate from day one.

Official source: sba.gov/business-guide (opens in a new tab)

Options for veterans and military families

SBA veteran resources

The SBA's Office of Veterans Business Development and Veterans Business Outreach Centers offer training and counseling for veterans, service members and military spouses.

sba.gov veteran-owned businesses (opens in a new tab)

VetBiz / SDVOSB certification

Veteran-owned (VOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) small businesses can apply for certification through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification program, which can open doors to certain federal contracting opportunities.

veterans.certify.sba.gov (opens in a new tab)

Boots to Business

An SBA entrepreneurship training program offered as part of the military Transition Assistance Program, open to service members, veterans and spouses.

sba.gov Boots to Business (opens in a new tab)

Grow your income: tools we use and recommend

Selling online

ThriveCart Pro+

All-in-one checkout platform for selling online: custom checkout, order bumps, subscriptions and a built-in affiliate center.

Learn more about ThriveCart Pro+ (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

We hope this gives you a few new paths to explore. — the ForLowerBills team

General information only, not legal, medical, tax or financial advice.

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