Just applied to the SBA for my consulting business to be qualified as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Lets see how long the process takes this time. "Thank you for submitting your application [app 95#$%] for MySBA Certification. The screening process is underway, and an analyst will begin review of the contents of your application package to ensure it is complete. Please continue to monitor email notifications from SBA and be responsive to requests for information to ensure timely processing of your application. If you have questions, please contact our help desk at 866-SBA-HELP or certifications@sba.gov

So many clients state they want to be self-employed to stop working for other people and have a better work-life-balance. Sadly it is not as easy as it may seem, but if you can do it, life is amazing. Do you have any examples of success in your small business journey?

So after all my hard work emailing, and going out to businesses I finally got my first client tomorrow working with the Mansfield housing department doing a half day scan for them. I am so happy can't express how I feel to be honest all this hard work and stress has paid off. This will be the first of many clients going forward. Tomorrow I will be putting my best foot forward and doing the best work I have ever done in my life. Thank you to everyone who had given me advice in the group it all was extremely valuable getting me to the moment.

Post here and tell us about yourself and your business. It is okay if you are just in the idea stage. We have people on the platform who can mentor you. Ex: Hi, I'm __________, my business/idea is/does __________________. My outside interests are ___________. Here is mine: "Hi, my name is David, I'm retired Army. I've launched 8 businesses over the last 21 years in hospitality, logistics, residential/commercial real estate, and business consulting. I've got 4 kids and love anything outdoors like hiking or riding my dirt bike. My favorite sports are hockey and football. If you know anybody wanting to sell a self-storage facility, I'd love to speak to them." How-to Videos about this group platform: (Part 1) Watch an intro video here to learn more about the platform and how to navigate the Community Chat and Classrooms. https://www.loom.com/share/4957d0310f47456887688e986181eb28?sid=86b33f7c-8e65-421e-8344-2ce2cf5004be (Part 2) Continued learning about how to message people, search for content/people, leveling up, and how to use the map. https://www.loom.com/share/901cc344870f43bfa847d525813c877a?sid=16eb8553-b174-4796-9491-2c8b965dfcaa (Part 3) https://youtu.be/jFhwhsJ4l0o Learn more about the VBOC (Veterans Business Outreach Center) and how we help veteran entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. Veterans Business Outreach Centers: Public Service Announcement