Private Investigator

Started business in October 2010 as a LLC (Eastern Shore Investigations) with projected gross sales for 2011 of $25,000.00

Shoes and Sneakers Sales

Continued to operate and expand sole proprietorship (Shoes Galore and More). Anticipates creating one job in next 12 months with projected gross sales for 2011 of $6,000.00 to $10,000.00.

"A collaboration of invaluable real world ideas, experiences, and solutions from classmates and instructors. This class has opened my eye to avoiding costly major pitfalls in the future, a must have for any budding entrepreneur."

James F.

Dog Breeding

In process of expanding business, Triple E Kennels (www.tripleekennels.net), that was started in June 2008 as a sole proprietorship. Will be closing on new property purchase in April 2011. Projected gross sales of $60,000.00 for 2011. Had some follow up contact with M&T Bank and plans on working with the Small Business Development Center for a SBA Patriot Express Loan in the future.

"This is a great place to start your beginnings, especially with all of the experience the instructional staff and guest speakers have. You are certain to learn something that is worth it all!"

Ernie A.

Athletic Apparel

Expansion of business , I’m a Sparrow Athletic Apparel, (www.eos-aa.com) and conversion from sole proprietorship to LLC. Have hired 3 part time commission based sales reps to date and anticipates hiring another up to 100 in next 12 months.

"I received a wealth of knowledge as it relates to available resources that are out there looking to help veteran owned businesses. The class in itself had some great diversity and provided a solid networking core of veteran owners in various stages of the business process to help one another and do business with one another down the road."

James G.

Watercraft rescue vehicle

Continues to operate LLC, product still in development after being granted patent, seeking investor’s capital

Computer Repair

Completed business plan but decided to delay start up. Accepted IT related position with Lockheed Martin to gain additional experience and financial stability.

Trucking

Business plan completed, in process of starting LLC. Currently waiting for gasoline prices to stabilize before purchasing vehicle.