Pretty easy people and costs $0 to get your SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) certification. What is stopping you?

Hi Everyone My name is Justin Zelenak and I was just approved for the VR&E Self employment track. It was a long process! I want to thank @Brian LaFauci and @David Jones for the help and I cant thank you guys enough! Next Steps- Equipment purchase Find a commercial place If anyone in the Massachusetts area has any leads on a commercial space it would be much appreciated. My Business- I started out of my sun room with a small DTF printer and grew EXCEPTIONALLY quick by word of mouth with local sports teams and businesses. Few months later I saw so much potential with TikTok so I started to figure out how to post and what to post to get seen. I made a Christmas design, made a video and posted it to my TikTok shop and within 4 days I had 1400 orders totaling over $95,000, I had to shut down my TikTok shop because my little printer couldn't keep up. I was blown away with mind blowing growth with TikTok and realized I needed bigger and faster equipment to keep up with any demand that is thrown my way. I am now able to get a commercial size DTF printer and I also get to add embroidery to my business which was HIGHLY requested from all my customers. I will be providing services to consumers, businesses, and anyone that wants to build their own brand. I have accounts with 3 of the biggest clothing wholesalers sale suppliers in the US with a wide selection of name brand clothing like Carhartt, Nike, Underarmour, Addidas, Dickies, Puma and tons more. Thanks for the invite to the community!

I just partnered with Rok Financial. After years of working with them, I made it official and become a commercial loan broker partner. These loans are for when banks say no. I consult with hundreds of businesses each year and funding is always an issue. With Rok, we fund deals from $5k-$5M. Funding typically within 1 week. Businesses that have been around 3 months to 3 years; no collateral needed; lower credit score requirement. The advantage is one simple application can be applied to 20 lenders for multiple programs (capital purchases, working capital, Accounts Receivable advances, Line-of-Credit, etc...). No need to submit a dozen applications and have your credit pulled multiple times (kills your credit). If you think you might need access to some capital for your business, have a business bank account, then you can fill out the initial no obligation application to see what you qualify for. https://go.mypartner.io/business-financing/?ref=001Qk00000fBldrIAC# Qualifications: 3-6+ months Time in business Business Bank Account $5k+/month in revenue

Hello everyone I haven’t posted in a while, but it’s been a busy and productive year. I recently completed my Associate’s degree in Business Administration and am currently working toward my Bachelor’s degree. In May, I launched my business, and I’m proud to say I met my short-term goal of generating $10,000 in revenue within the year, finishing at $12,500 in eight months. While I didn’t quite become a millionaire in a year like I once joked about, I’m extremely proud of what I accomplished on my own. This past year taught me a lot, allowed me to build valuable experience, and helped me make meaningful connections with potential clients and partners. I’m excited to keep building, learning, and growing, and I’m looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings.

This was my 3rd time at Hanscom AFB in MA. It is always a great group. Thanks to the other instructors @Bill Hamor