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Veterans Offered Business Help Veterans hoping to go into business could get a leg up with a business offer from PerfectBusiness.com. Co-founder Dan Bliss says, “We believe veterans deserve the support of the business community, and we will do whatever we can to help veterans achieve their personal goals.” To do this, PerfectBusiness.com is reaching out to various military organizations and donating free services for veterans. Bliss is also challenging banks and other business services to follow his lead. Employers often overlook the credentials of men and women who have served in the armed forces. However, their military discipline and leadership skills are ideal for a future in entrepreneurship. According to Bliss, “These are the characteristics of a successful business owner. Veterans shouldn’t wait for jobs and opportunities to come to them. They should create their own opportuni-
ties, and we can help.” PerfectBusiness.com offers Writing a Business Plan Software to the public for $19.99 per month here: http://www.PerfectBusiness.com/businessplan. Veterans interested in free business plan software should fax (310) 821-0133 or email veterans@PerfectBusiness.co m, with full name and verification of military duty. PerfectBusiness.com will reply
with a special military-promotion code and instructions. Business-plan software shows entrepreneurs exactly how to write a business plan and present it to angel investors, venture capitalists, lenders and business partners. Writing a business plan is the most important step in preparing veterans for business ownership and a fulfilling life after the military.
Traffic Court Teaches Teachers Twenty teachers from the Philadelphia School Board came to Philadelphia Traffic Court to study its proceedings and operations. They were guests of President Judge Thomasine Tynes, who annually makes it a point to bring School District driving-education teachers in to learn how her court operates. The instructors heard cases as they were presented and observed the courtroom process. They took notes on
whether they agreed or disagreed with the adjudication of the sitting Judge, as well as noting any questions they had. After Court the teachers, along with President Judge Tynes, discussed the morning’s work over lunch. Judge Tynes said, “I am pleased to have this opportunity to heighten the education of our youth by better preparing their teachers in driving education.”