Veterans may acquire technical skills and leadership ability from their military service but have little information concerning specific entrepreneurial tasks, such as developing a business plan. This descriptive survey study examines avenues for veterans to find assistance to acquire needed skills, adding to their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. We surveyed 68 U.S. veterans who were emerging entrepreneurs, either owning their own business or indicating they intended to start their own company. Veterans’ personal attitudes and beliefs, including entrepreneurial self-efficacy, risk propensity and tolerance of ambiguity, may increase their entrepreneurial intentions. A model of veterans as emerging entrepreneurs and five propositions are offered.

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美国退伍军人作为新兴企业家：自我效能、意图和挑战

退伍军人可能会从服兵役中获得技术技能和领导能力，但对具体的创业任务（例如制定商业计划）知之甚少。这项描述性调查研究检查了退伍军人寻求帮助以获取所需技能的途径，从而增加了他们的创业自我效能感。我们调查了 68 名美国退伍军人，他们是新兴企业家，他们要么拥有自己的企业，要么表示他们打算创办自己的公司。退伍军人的个人态度和信念，包括创业自我效能、风险倾向和对模糊性的容忍度，可能会增加他们的创业意向。提供了作为新兴企业家的退伍军人模型和五个命题。