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Be Secure: How to Protect Your Small Business in 2017
The year 2016 will forever be remembered as an unfortunate time of major data heists that changed the world. In February 2016, the IRS discovered a breach of taxpayer data records that should have been discovered in 2015. Major online properties such as LinkedIn and Yahoo also suffered network intrusions that allowed data thieves to […]
Jan 10, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
Ways to Apply Influencer Marketing to a Small Business Marketing Budget
First, let’s define influencer marketing. Influencer marketing is a non-promotional approach to marketing in which brands focus their efforts on opinion leaders, as opposed to direct target market touchpoints. When it comes to marketing for small business, money is no object. Unfortunately, the majority don’t have money to burn. Solve this problem by relying on […]
Jan 06, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
5 Ways An MBA Could Give You an Edge in Your Business
Many small business owners start out doing something really well. They have a great idea find out that people really want the product or service that they offer. However, as the business starts to take shape and develop, many small business owners find themselves struggling to deal with expansion and the various aspects of business […]
Dec 22, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
What’s New In Impact Investing? December 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 […]
Dec 21, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Influential Advertising: Best Ways to Positively Impact Your Small Business
Marketing a small business doesn’t always require a huge investment of time and money. Alternative advertising methods can be just as effective as traditional mediums, and they often cost just a fraction of the price. Here are some tips and techniques you can use to make sure that every penny you spend on marketing makes […]
Dec 19, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
Introducing Our New Advisory Council
Pacific Community Ventures is honored and excited to announce our new advisory council. This diverse group of small business owners, impact investors, community leaders, and professional mentors brings a wealth of skills and experience that will help us innovate our programs, engage our communities, and develop new partnerships. [custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″]Meet The Inaugural Council[/custom_headline] […]
Dec 05, 2016 – PCV News •
An Economy For Everyone: Monthly 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 […]
Dec 02, 2016 – Good Jobs •
Small Business Resources Monthly 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]Small Biz Ahead from The Hartford. […]
Dec 01, 2016 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
What’s New In Impact Investing? November 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 […]
Nov 30, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Business Mentoring: Effective Trainings Your Staff Needs to Be Productive
An unproductive staff can cost your business money, delay turnaround times and inhibiting growth. Sales performance can also suffer a slump and employee stress complaints may spike up as well. In general, an unproductive workforce turns into one giant mess that can put you out of business. This is where effective employee training becomes important. […]
Nov 30, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
Pacific Community Ventures Working To Make Super Bowl LI A Texas-Sized Local Business Success
Super Bowl LI is more than the NFL’s marquee game of the year – it’s a chance for Greater Houston area’s diverse business community to tap into opportunities for new contracts, work and business growth. To drive that, the Super Bowl LI Host Committee has launched the Business Connect program to work with businesses located in […]
Nov 29, 2016 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
A First-Timer Experiencing Opportunity Finance Network’s 2016 Conference
This piece is from Justin Fier, Managing Director of InSight, our in-house impact investing consulting practice. Last month, multiple PCV colleagues of mine and I attended the CDFI industry’s premiere annual event, the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Conference, held this year in Atlanta. As a newcomer to PCV — as well as the CDFI […]