Boots to Business

Last verified: October 11, 2026

What to know

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
It is open to service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and military spouses, and is free at participating installations.
The foundational course, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, is a two-day in-person course. An optional online follow-on, B2B: Revenue Readiness, is offered with Mississippi State University.
If you don't have access to a military installation, SBA points you to Boots to Business Reboot.
For current contact details and class schedules, check the official SBA Boots to Business page.

Next steps

SBA Boots to Business has the current rules.

A Veterans Business Outreach Center can walk you through it at no cost.

This guide isn't legal or tax advice. Always confirm the current rules on the official pages linked above.