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An Economy For Everyone: April Good 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 […]
Apr 27, 2017 – Good Jobs •
National Small Business Week: How to Make Sure a Small Business Loan Won’t Wreck Your Personal Credit
For every year since the early 1960’s, the United States has highlighted a week in the spring to recognize America’s small business owners and entrepreneurs. According to U.S. Small Business Association statistics, over 50% of Americans either own a small business or are employed by one – and small businesses are responsible for creating the […]
Apr 27, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
PCV Receives Grant from Aspen Institute to Create Quality Jobs Toolkits for Retail Small Businesses
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program announced today that it has awarded a grant $200,000 to Pacific Community Ventures to take part in Reimagine Retail, a project made possible through a $5.5 million grant awarded by the Walmart Foundation to the Aspen Institute in 2016. Over a two-year period, Pacific Community Ventures will engage retail […]
Apr 27, 2017 – Good Jobs • PCV News •
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]7 Terrible Pieces of Advice About […]
Apr 26, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
4 Tips on Developing a Data-Driven Marketing Campaign
In the past, it was believed that in order to get maximum ROI on your digital marketing, you had to cover as many areas as possible. This caused businesses to pour money into random media channels in hope that at least one of them would be the one to reach their target audience. Seeing how […]
Apr 17, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
Thriving Small Businesses Means A Thriving Bay Area
Picture a few of your favorite small and independent businesses. Maybe you love stopping by Equator Coffee or Boba Guys on the way into work, shopping at Benny Gold or Heath Ceramics, working out at The Dailey Method, or sitting down at Brown Sugar Kitchen and hoping a few Warriors grab the table next to […]
Apr 14, 2017 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
5 Things Every Small Healthcare Business Needs to Know
Whether you are just considering starting a small healthcare business or you’ve been in operation for a while, there are several key facts that you need to be aware of to be successful and to stay compliant with state and local law. Because the life and welfare of hundreds of individuals are in your hands, […]
Apr 13, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
Our Business Advising Program Is Now In All 50 States!
We’re thrilled to announce that our BusinessAdvising.org small business mentoring program is now serving small businesses in all 50 states. It’s been an amazing three years, bring small business mentoring from a regional program in San Francisco to every corner of America empowering small business owners to increase their competitiveness while at the same time […]
Apr 12, 2017 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
What’s New In Impact Investing? March 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 […]
Mar 31, 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]5 Branding Mistakes You’re Making in […]
Mar 30, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
An Economy For Everyone: March Good 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 […]
Mar 29, 2017 – Good Jobs •
Four Steps To Secure A Loan For Your Small Business
As a small business grows, it’s almost inevitable that it will need some type of capital injection. Even if you’re doing everything right, there are times when your profit just isn’t enough to reinvest into the business to take advantage of new opportunities. Perhaps the company needs to hire more people, expand to a new […]