Grow your business in 8 weeks with expert coaching, TikTok support, and proven tools
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:
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Own a veteran or military spouse led business ready to scale online
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Have a TikTok shop & want to grow their sales
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Are eager to learn digital marketing and e-commerce strategies
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Value mentorship and hands-on guidance
- Can commit to weekly virtual group coaching sessions
Cohort Instructor Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with 2025 Graduate Tiffany Jones-Lewis
TikTok Shop 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
- Business is 50% or more owned by a U.S. Veteran OR military spouse
- Business is legally registered in any U.S. State or Territory
- You have a TikTok Shop or are in the process of opening one
- You are actively selling products on an e-commerce platform (website, shopify, etsy, tiktok shops, or other)
Questions? Email info@veteranstartup.org
Helpful Links & Resources - Get Started on TikTok Shop
March 2025 Graduation in Washington, D.C.
Hear From Past Graduates
S.O.A.R. Alumni
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!
AWBC Team
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September 2025 Graduation in Kansas City, MO