The Venture Edge

On this Memorial Day, I am reminded that many of our veterans are having a particularly hard time finding jobs after serving in the armed forces. And according to recent news reports, this is particularly true for women veterans. If you happen to be in the position to hire new employees, please make a point to remember our veterans. During the course of my career, I have had the honor of working with many, and I can't imagine you could find anyone better skilled, harder working, or more dedicated to their jobs. There are a variety of job placement resources available for veterans, including VetJobs, G.I. Jobs, Veteranemployment.com, and many more. If you're a veteran looking for a job, be sure to check them out. And if you're an employer with a job, consider listing it with these organizations. 

There's been a lot of talk lately about how the government needs to do everything possible to support small businesses with special lending funds (like the $30-billion fund currently under consideration by Congress), tax breaks, and more. Why? Because, as many politicians tell us, small businesses are "the engine that creates two-thirds of all new jobs."