Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? If so, this is the place for you. The U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE and the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) are taking the Boots to Business/Reboot program to Springfield, MO on November 6th, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Central Standard Time.

This event is open to anyone who is interested in starting or growing a small business. Topics will include:

- What is Entrepreneurship?
- Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
- Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
- The Economics of Small Business
- Selecting the Correct Legal Structure
- Financing Your Venture
- Business Planning
- SBA Resources for You

This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners! Join us along with our highly decorated guest presenters and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!

About Boots to Business Reboot:

Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.

During Reboot, participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch at this "Access to Money" series workshop, generously sponsored by Simmons Bank and brought to you by SCORE Southwest MO.

The sister event, Southwest Missouri VeteransConnect Vendor Fair is free and open to all veteran support agencies to share resources available for veterans, as well as to all veteran owned businesses.