{"id":17888,"date":"2017-08-09T13:03:22","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T17:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veteranroundtable.org\/backup\/?p=17888"},"modified":"2017-08-09T00:15:56","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T04:15:56","slug":"the-vbort-how-our-business-model-works-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veteranroundtable.org\/backup\/the-vbort-how-our-business-model-works-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"The VBORT: How Our Business Model Works for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

As he sought a definition of \u201cbusiness model<\/a>,\u201d Michael Lewis said, \u201cAll it really meant was how you planned to make money.\u201d Cynical, yes; true, not necessarily. Organizations like VOBRT (Veteran Owned Business Roundtable<\/a>) often base their business model and mission on how to help other people<\/em> make money. Profit-oriented companies like yours can also help U.S. military veterans.<\/p>\n

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It All Started with an Idea<\/h2>\n

Just like every business in our country, The VOBRT business model began with a concept: How to serve as a liaison between U.S. veterans and opportunities for business development. Connecting the two would take money, membership and the drive to level the playing field for our military men and women who were serving the country while their peers completed college and established careers and companies.<\/p>\n

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Our Business Model: 4 Core Values<\/h2>\n
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  1. Advocate <\/strong>\u2013 VOBRT members are awarded corporate and government contracts. Advocacy is advanced through committees:\n