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Reflections On SOCAP 2017
In early October, Pacific Community Ventures had the opportunity to engage with panels at SOCAP in all capacities – as moderators, speakers, and attendees. SOCAP, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with a record gathering of 3,000 attendees, is the “largest impact investing capital markets gathering in the world.” As an organization with both […]
Oct 27, 2017 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • PCV News •
What’s New In Impact Investing? October Roundup
Impact investing is about using markets and money for social good. Impact investing is built on the belief that private capital can play a powerful role in solving the massive global challenges of our day, and that capital markets should work for good as well as profit. This vision is realized through investments made into […]
Oct 27, 2017 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Small Business Resources Roundup
Each month, we bring you the latest roundup of resources for small business owners bootstrapping their businesses and creating quality jobs in their communities. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at @PCVtweets. Every Monday we post a new collection of new must-read small business resources, articles, and news. [block_grid type=”three-up”] [block_grid_item]9 Strategies to Influence Employees in Your Small […]
Oct 26, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
An Economy For Everyone: October Quality Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across America’s underserved communities, and reverse the troubling trends we’re seeing in our economy, we no longer find it defensible to focus on job creation alone. It’s clear that job creation does not itself equate to lasting economic change. And so, we must shift our […]
Oct 26, 2017 – Good Jobs •
3 ways business advising can make your CDFI more successful
CDFIs have a two-decade track record of investing in and creating jobs within underserved communities, are uniquely positioned to address the troubling trend of rising wealth and income inequality by working with small businesses to focus on the creation of good jobs. The small businesses that come to CDFIs across America are the ones creating […]
Oct 16, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
3 ways business advising can help you nurture your customers
Satisfied small business customers are loyal small business customers. Whether your company is providing financial services, benefits packages, or office supplies to small businesses, you have a vested interest in the long-term health and growth of those clients. You’re probably also well aware that small businesses don’t survive as long as big businesses – but […]
Oct 12, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
What’s New In Impact Investing? September Roundup
Impact investing is about using markets and money for social good. Impact investing is built on the belief that private capital can play a powerful role in solving the massive global challenges of our day, and that capital markets should work for good as well as profit. This vision is realized through investments made into […]
Sep 29, 2017 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
An Economy For Everyone: September Quality Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across America’s underserved communities, and reverse the troubling trends we’re seeing in our economy, we no longer find it defensible to focus on job creation alone. It’s clear that job creation does not itself equate to lasting economic change. And so, we must shift our […]
Sep 28, 2017 – Good Jobs •
PCV and Opportunity Fund Have Joined Forces
America’s leading nonprofit small business lender and mentoring platform join forces for Santa Clara County entrepreneurs, supported by $600,000 grant from Google.org Pacific Community Ventures and Opportunity Fund are excited to announce a new collaboration funded by Google.org through a $600,000 grant. Their grant will help 150 small business owners in Santa Clara County […]
Sep 28, 2017 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Small Business Resources Roundup
Each month, we bring you the latest roundup of resources for small business owners bootstrapping their businesses and creating quality jobs in their communities. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at @PCVtweets. Every Monday we post a new collection of new must-read small business resources, articles, and news. [block_grid type=”three-up”] [block_grid_item]Access to capital. Small Business Majority has several […]
Sep 27, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
5 Habits to Build When Promoting Your Business’s Social Media Page
Building a name for your business online takes work, but a strong presence on social media is key to success in 2017. Local businesses and mega corporations alike have harnessed the web and turned today’s biggest platforms to their advantage. Now, you can do the same for your own company. Implement these five strategies into […]
Sep 26, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
5 Proven Ways to Help Your Business Grow
In today’s world of business, you have to keep growing your company if you want to survive on the market. Rookie entrepreneurs enter the market with goals such as rapidly growing their business and getting their brand recognized as soon as possible. However, overnight success is something you can hardly achieve. Instead, what you need […]