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Here's why veterans, on average, tend to start more businesses

by Kimberly Adams

Nov 11, 2024

Turns out, the military teaches a lot of the skills that make good entrepreneurs.

Veterans own about 5.4% of the nation’s businesses, generating more than $900 billion in revenue.

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