Biz 4 Vets™

Sometimes frustration is the first cousin to necessity

in regard to invention! I attempted almost a year to

contact the Veteran's Administration in Phoenix to

offer this program. After ten months, I finally got an appointment.

What I found was the idea had a better chance of survival launched

by me as a private citizen than attempting to obtain approvals and

recommendations from VA departments.

So here I am . . .

This program is designed for our returning military

and veterans from 2000 to today. Although veterans

can be highly skilled, they may need time to decompress

and  to adjust to civilian life. We can lend a hand.

As a former USO (United Service Organization) entertainer,

I served our troops in the Northeast Command. The experience

taught me how much bringing a touch of "home" and understanding

means to our warriors.

Daily, the news spouts all the difficulties with job issues.

With current economic circumstances causing everyone

to be more conscious of their employment options, as an optimistic coach,

I say there's another way! I can offer another success factor to our military.

No red tape, no bureaucracy to deal with, just genuine interest and concern to support people to fulfill their goals and reach toward their dreams.

Sponsors and participant coaches are key success factors for this program.

Criteria

Every veteran can apply to open enrollment and complete the application (questionnaire.)

The more coaches registered, the greater number of veterans we can serve.

It is one-page and easy to manage. Candidates will self-select how serious they are by

completing Part 2 of the application describing their vision.

Criteria to participate in this program:

The criteria is simple:

1. Submit a letter of interest to participate in the program.

     Applicants will self-select which direction to pursue:

       A. Start a business or join an existing business like family-owned.

       B. Refresh interviewing and job seeking skills like how to answer the interviewer, posture and presence.

       C. Have an idea and needs direction to give it form and function.

2. The applicant will demonstrate in their applications a steadfast desire to start or own a business. Not all applications will be selected. However, all applicants will have access to additional resources.

3. The applicant will provide a two-page essay on the vision they have.

4. They will indicate existing resources and support they will bring to the project.

5. Coaches will conduct a primary interview for selection based on the reality of the situation. No one will be sent away empty-handed. We will provide other resources like SCORE and Chamber services they can access.

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Letters of Interest Applications

Please click here email to apply.

Veterans, please share your ideas on your application.

You will have access to our resources.

Please complete the attached application and submit for review by email or regular mail to:

Positive Potentials

9699 N. Hayden Rd.

Suite 108 PMB 232

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Coaches interested in participating in the Biz for Vets™ Registry click here email. Please put COACH in the Subject Line. Include details about your certification, experience, and training. I will contact you for a phone interview within seven days of receipt.

Sponsors seeking a fulfilling cause, please click here and put SPONSORS in the subject line.

Sponsorships begin at $  25:

Individuals        $  25

Companies:

1-5 Employees $   120

6-25                    $   550

26-250               $   750

250-500             $1,200

500+                   $5,000

Please make contributions to Positive Potentials LLC.

This is easy for you. You support provides the materials and invested time

devoted to our veterans business plans, job training and re-entry into civilian

life. In return, you will receive a logo image to post to your electronic documents,

you will be listed in our marketing and public relations efforts and receive a formal

thank you and how they launched their businesses, from the veterans you support.

Together, with your support we'll change the way of doing business and what work

means to people especially in these hard times. Our veterans deserve our backing.

I will do my part.

Regards,