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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? […]
Sep 01, 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 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 focus […]
Aug 25, 2016 – Good Jobs •
3 Ways To Use The Internet of Things To Get Ahead With Your Business
It goes without saying that technology plays a major role in small business development in modern times. No matter what the nature of your company may be, embracing the latest technology is absolutely essential for keeping pace with the competition and meeting the expectations of customers. But sometimes, particularly with regard to new tools and […]
Aug 22, 2016 – Small Business Resources •
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]What tasks should you take on, and […]
Aug 03, 2016 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
What’s New In Impact Investing? July 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 […]
Aug 01, 2016 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
An Economy For Everyone: Monthly Good Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across 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 focus […]
Jul 28, 2016 – Good Jobs •
Meet Our Latest Borrower: Red Door Catering
Red Door Catering is a local business that supports local business. They work with local farmers and producers to gather the best organic, seasonal ingredients they can to make their food simply taste good. The company prides itself on composing new fusions to excite the palette as well as putting a fresh twist on the […]