Everyone reading this has heard the term Rent-a-Vet. But what does it actually mean, what does it look like, how does it actually work? Rent-a-Vet happens when you allow yourself to be “PIMPED” by someone only interested in using your service to the nation and possible disability to access a set-aside contract designated for you or other Veterans.
In the highly lucrative world of Government Contracting, the seductive lure of easy money can be tempting, especially when you’re not being successful through your own efforts. You can become tired, frustrated, irritated and almost hopeless. Other people know and will use it to their advantage whenever and wherever possible.
Even though you know this practice is wrong, some of you will do it anyway. Doing so will hurt your fellow Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). You will take money off the table that; should be used to enrich the lives of your deserving family, should be reinvested in your business to make it bigger, stronger and better, could be used to team with another VOSB to help both companies grow and be able to successfully compete for future work. And, you SET YOUR SELF UP TO GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL AND PAY A HUGE FINE!
See you on the high ground!
