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Women Veteran-Owned Businesses: The Rise of the Silent Voices!

“In general, being a female business owner is tough. The majority of us are also mothers, nurturers, chauffeurs, and wives. It takes a significant amount of willpower and energy to dedicate the time to grow your business. As a veteran-owned business, BFC gains exposure to new connections and opportunities to assist other veterans in their endeavors. I believe that because veterans have a knack for problem-solving and structure, they make excellent leaders who appreciate the value of a solid foundation.” - Nikki Swartzwelder , CEO & Chief Business Strategist Women veterans are the fastest-growing portion of the country's entrepreneur population. According to the SBA, women make up about 8.5 percent of all veterans in the United States. At the same time, women own 15.2 percent of all veteran-owned businesses. To put it in other words, women veterans start businesses at a rate that is nearly double their representation. So it's difficult to comprehend that, despite the sector...