7 PHASES TO STARTING A SMALL BUSINESSYou can actually do this while on active duty!

Even though, you are on active duty, you can

start up a small business very successfully. 

You can also grow a small business very successfully. 

You just need to ensure that you complete the steps in the correct order and recognize

that starting a small business is “a project” not “a process.” 

In other words, schedule phase implementation beginning and ending dates

and stick to them as closely as humanly possible.

Phase 1:  Legal Set-Up:  This should take approximately two weeks. 

Phase 2:  Corporate Set-Up:  This phase should take approximately 45-60 days.

Phase 3:  Strategic Set-Up:  This phase should take about 60 days.

Phase 4:  Marketing Planning Start Up:  This phase should take about 7 days.

Phase 5:  Capitalization of the Business Start-up:  This should take from 45 days to 6 months depending on the methods you choose to use.  Click Here to Read 26 Ways to Find Capital for Your Start Up

Phase 6:  Capital Raising Marketing Plan and Implementation:  This phase should take about 30 days.

Phase 7:  Operations Planning and Execution:  This phase should take about 4 to 6 months.

These phases are not a step by step plan.  They are not mutually exclusive.  You can do a few things in each category, each week.  The idea, however, is to complete the steps in the correct sequence and to track your progress regularly.

Life happens, especially when on active duty.  Keep track of where you are in the process.  Authorize a “second” who can make decisions for you in your absence, and as you develop your operations, keep in mind what must be done by only you and get in the habit of delegating everything else. Click here to read more about business planning while on active duty.

Team Scorpion (Veteran Owned Small Business Development Team) and I are looking for 5 veterans ,or military spouses that I can commit my time and energy to help them be successful and get paid! 

I’m not looking to work with just anyone. 

Serious inquires ONLY from people who desire change and can use an extra $2000-$3000 a month. 

Use this money to capitalize your start up or pay off any debts that you may have AND build your business’ Internet presence.

Hi, I'm Deanna Wharwood and I'm known as the Veterans' Coach. I help active duty, veterans and their families transition from military life to their dream life through a proven process of transition assistance coaching and small business start up. I'm not a mental health professional. However, I believed that it was important to get this information to our community.

If you feel I can be of service to you, helping you and your family transition from military life, find jobs you love, or start your own business, contact me on DeannaWharwood.com.

More importantly, please share this information with those who may need it. And..."Welcome Home!"

Best, Deanna