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3 Reasons Why Military Vets Become EntrepreneursIt goes far beyond the old "I want to be my own boss" cliché.

ByJudy Skilling•

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After working with former members of the military, I found that many entered the workforce so they could utilize their training within the private sector, others went to school to get a degree and some just took time off to readjust.

And then there were the surprising answers I received from vets-turned-entrepreneurs on whytheydecided to start their own businesses...
Related:This Social Non-Profit Works With the Wounded War Veterans

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