Six local entrepreneurs and professionals recently completed the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program in Franklin, which offers training in business development, marketing, and financial literacy, along with \$2,500 in support resources. Now in its 21st year with over 900 past participants and an 85% success rate, the program runs each fall and spring and is free for veterans. This spring’s graduates include individuals working in property rentals, real estate, mechanical repair, home renovation, church administration, and radon mitigation.
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