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Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
Phase 1: Introduction to OIH Program and Partners
The Candidate Stage
Veterans and spouses express interest in exploring Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
Milestone 1: Intake Stage
Fill out the informational Intake Form. This leads to an invite to the OIH Intake Session, lead by a OIH business advisor.
Milestone 2: On-Demand Education
Candidates obtain access to a complimentary set of classes available through the OIH Campus.
Part 1: E-LEAP Entrepreneur Assessment
Part 2: Choose Your Entrepreneurial Path
Part 3: Build Your ETA Strategy
Milestone 3: Self-Work
Candidates have the opportunity to explore their journey through required reading and a guided exercise. Inputs given during the exercise prepare Candidates to apply for a Fellowship, if they choose.Exercise: Craft Your Entrepreneurial Strategy
Milestone 4: Application
Candidates who complete the first 3 Milestones, compile required documents to apply for an SBA Loan, and are prepared to operate a business in 90 days submit an application. The application will be screened by the ETA Committee and is followed by an intake interview with an Owners in Honor Coach.
The OIH Program
The OIH Program provides years of coaching, support, and guidance to Veterans and Spouses working through the business acquisition process. Fellows will go through the following phases.
Phase 1: Pre-Acquisition
Construct Your Buy Box. Create Your Search. Identify Targets. Evaluate Financing Options.
Phase 2: Acquisition
Select Your Target. Make an Offer. Negotiate Terms. Perform Due Diligence. Close the Deal.
Phase 3: Transition
Take Charge. Build a Plan. Integrate Systems. Create Value.
Phase 4: Exit
Ramp Up Growth. Develop the Team. Exit.
How the Program Works
Each Fellow’s journey is individualized and personal. OIH provides assistance in all Phases of ETA. Our Fellows are never alone on their journey.
Elements of the Program
Coach: Each Fellow has a dedicated Coach who will be on the journey with them. The Coach will provide whole life planning, accountability, and productivity support.
Veteran Business Advisor: VBAs are provided for each Phase. The VBA is a consultant who solves problems, brings focus, and brings in Allied Resources.
Allied Resources: Business acquisitions don’t just happen. OIH has curated a large list of business analysts, CPAs, lawyers, and more. These allies offer some services pro bono and some at special rates.
Mentors: Our Fellows can stand on the shoulders of giants. OIH’s mentors provide experience, guidance, and perspective.
Training: Every Fellow comes in with knowledge and gaps. We provide training to fill the gaps, as well as to strengthen strengths.
Community: No one marches alone. OIH has community pods and meetups to strengthen each other.