Veteran Business Accelerator

TikTok SHOP S.O.A.R. Together

Grow your business in 8 weeks with expert coaching, TikTok support, and proven tools

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March 2025 SOAR Graduate Class

What is SOAR Together for Veterans?

S.O.A.R. (Supporting Our Artisans & Retailers) for Veterans focuses on uplifting Veteran-Owned Businesses to strengthen business operations and accelerate the growth of your TikTok Shop.

In this 8 week cohort you will learn how to:

  • Boost sales
  • Expand your online brand
  • Connect with new customers on TikTok Shop
  • Get direct support from TikTok experts
  • Hands-on coaching from small business mentors

Applications are open NOW for the next cohort!

NOTE: You must have a TikTok Shop registered, or be in the process of registering one. Need help? Click here.

 

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for those who:

  • Own a veteran-led business ready to scale online

  • Have a TikTok shop & want to grow their sales

  • Are eager to learn digital marketing and e-commerce strategies

  • Value mentorship and hands-on guidance

  • Can commit to weekly virtual group coaching sessions
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Cohort Instructor Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with 2025 Graduate Tiffany Jones-Lewis

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Program

Format:               Eight Weeks of Virtual Classes: 1.5 hours of instruction on Mondays and 1-hour sessions on Wednesdays.

When:                  Classes launch in Spring 2026

Curriculum:      Courses will be divided into business essentials and TikTok Shop best practices

Eligibility

  • Be 51% or more owned by a U.S. Veteran
  • Legally registered business in any U.S. State or Territory
  • Have a TikTok Shop or are in the process of opening one
  • Actively selling products on an e-commerce platform (website, shopify, etsy, tiktok shops, or other)

Questions? Email info@veteranstartup.org

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Made Possible by the Association of Women's Business Centers

VeteranStartup.org is a program of the Association of Women’s Business Centers, the national voice for women’s entrepreneurship. We partner with brands like TikTok to bring small business owners coaching, education, and programs like this one!

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AWBC Team

How to Become a TikTok Shop Seller

SIGN UP
Sign up to TikTok Shop using a US phone number and email address.
2 minutes
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Verify your identity with a certificate of incorporation, US passport or a US driver's license.
30 minutes
GET APPROVED
Check your email for confirmation of your approval. *Actual application review time may vary
2–6 days
LINK YOUR TIKTOK ACCOUNT
Link your TikTok account to your shop and start selling!
5 minutes

TikTok Shop Commonly Asked Questions

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September 2025 Graduation in Kansas City, MO

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March 2025 Graduation in Washington, D.C.

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