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A Veteran’s Guide to Launching a Business: From Op Order to Operating Agreement
SECTION I: SITUATION
1. CAUTION.
Veterans are trained to identify threats early, but in the civilian corporate world, those threats look different, appearing as free online templates, handshake deals, and casual legal advice akin to a barracks lawyer. At first glance, these shortcuts seem harmless. But under pressure, when money is on the line, partners are running to the exits or contract terms are challenged, these devices fail to stand up. 
Too many first-time business owners step into the market without proper legal personal protective equipment. They rely on generic operating agreements, misfiled registrations, and misunderstood tax elections. The damage is rarely immediate, but picking up the pieces can be catastrophic to a junior entrepreneur. Ignoring early warning signs or skipping pre-mission checks can result in mission failure. In business, the enemy is anything that undermines your legal structure, credibility, or long-term survivability. More >
