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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 26, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Catalog of Economically Targeted Investments by Pension Funds
In October of 2015, the Department of Labor released new guidance on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This reaffirmed that pension funds — holders of $20+ trillion in capital — could pursue economically-targeted investments (ETIs). These kinds of investments let pension funds put their capital to work in ways that not only generate […]
Oct 21, 2016 – Blog and News • Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Steps For Improving Your Analytical Skills In Business
All companies undergo changes, and you should always strive to improve your own analytical skills so that when changes occur in the field or industry, you and your small business won’t get left behind. There are several ways you can improve your business acumen in the office. You can get further education through seminars or […]
Oct 14, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
Webinar on The Secrets to Getting The Right Small Business Loan
BusinessAdvising.org hosted Marshall Lebovits, experienced advisor with 30 years in the banking and finance industry, for a free webinar on on the tips and tricks to finding and securing the right loan for your small business. In this free webinar, Marshall covered topics related to: The pros and cons of using debt capital to grow your small […]
Oct 14, 2016 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Webinars •
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]The introvert’s guide to managing your personal […]
Oct 06, 2016 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
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 […]
Sep 30, 2016 – Good Jobs •
Webinar on “People Strategies” to Grow Your Small Business
BusinessAdvising.org hosted HR expert and professional coach Cindy Kaczmarek for a free small business webinar on people and hiring strategies, as well as retention ideas, to grow your small business sustainably. In this free webinar, Cindy covered people strategy topics related to: Determining the talent necessary to reach and exceed your business goals Building rewards that enable you to […]
Sep 30, 2016 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Webinars •
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 28, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
How Small Businesses Can Attract Big Employees
Employees are the bedrock of any business, whether it’s a tech startup or a mom and pop shop. Everything they do at work has some degree of effect on your business. This is why “big” employees, or those who are highly experienced and skilled in their respective industries, are in huge demand. Unfortunately, this also […]
Sep 23, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
PCV Is Adding Microloans To Our Small Business Lending Program
We’re thrilled to announce that beginning today PCV is offering microloans in amounts of $10,000–$50,000 to help California small businesses add jobs, purchase equipment, expand their inventories, repair machinery, or get through construction. PCV’s small business loan program started during the Recession, when many major banks stopped offering business loans under $250,000. This capital crunch […]
Sep 06, 2016 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
What’s New In Impact Investing? August 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 02, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
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]Should you hire for experience or enthusiasm? […]