A recent study published by the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy shows a strong correlation between military service and self-employment. But the research indicates that factors such as personality traits -- rather than the military 's training, education or culture -- make veterans predisposed to entrepreneurship.

The report, entitled "Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship among Veterans," found that veterans are at least 45% more likely to be self-employed compared to those with no active-duty military experience.

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