Are there special programs available to help veterans and women interested in starting a business?
Yes, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs to assist veterans and women obtain financing for a business. The program is the Prequalification Program that provides approved participant proof that the SBA has pre-qualified them for a SBA loan guarantee through a local bank. http://www.sba.gov/financing/sbaloan/prequalification.html. For other information on programs for veterans contact the Veteran’s Affairs Division at 406-324-3740. http://dma.mt.gov/mvad/.