Mark Huckins, founder of [Lifetime Blinds](http://www.lifetimeblinds.com/recruit-military), knows that a Lifetime Blinds franchise is perfect for veterans. No experience is required, and the franchise provides the opportunity to operate a mobile, home-based business with no storefront, no inventory, and low overhead.

The Lifetime Blinds Vet Initiative ($10,000 franchise fee) provides expert franchise training that connects our nation's skilled veterans, spouses, and trade veterans to the growing energy saving and home automation window covering industry in a fashion unlike any other company. Gain a competitive advantage in the automated and manual shading industry with instruction on how to improve planning and implementation of shading systems in residential and commercial projects. Position yourself as the expert in your franchise territory with a compelling digital marketing campaign to educate consumers about the benefits of shading solutions. Leverage this wealth of industry know-how with the Lifetime Blinds "Service for Life" commitment to your customers and you'll be a critical differentiator among brands.

Technical training highlights include certification in the following:

1. Energy saving strategies using home automation management of controlled solar shading.

2. How to promote sustainable design based on the value of automation and manual systems.

3. Understanding the cost and benefits of automating window treatments.

4. Learn the fundamentals of design and specification using intelligent motor and control solutions.

As for support after training? Huckins says, “The most valuable support I will give is drawn from my life's experiences in this industry and from working with hundreds of franchisees in this unique and specialized business model that has been the genesis for the mobile window covering franchise.”