How to start a veteran-owned business in 2026
A founder's walkthrough for veterans: form the entity, get SBA VetCert (it's free and now averages 12 days), and use the federal …
The Journal
Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.
Find my certifications →Reader tools
Most of what gets covered here turns into a question of which certification you should pursue first. The eligibility quiz checks your business against every certification we track and returns a ranked list with the buyers each opens.