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Is Your Small Business Prepared For An Earthquake?
Last week, most of us in the Bay Area were jostled awake at 3:30 in the morning by the largest earthquake we’ve had in the past 25 years. While we’re thankful there was no loss of life, the Napa Valley area suffered over $300 million in damages to buildings and businesses. As supporters of local […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
What Your Small Business Means to America’s Children: A Behind-the-Scenes Recap of CGI America
As the Chief Operating Officer of a San Francisco-based non-profit, I had the privilege of attending the Clinton Global Initiative America earlier this summer in Denver, CO. The Clinton Global Initiative is a convening hosted by the Clinton Foundation, started and led by Former US President, Bill Clinton. The Foundation’s work is focused on finding […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News •
Parties that Cook Strategy Roundtable
Parties That Cook, a San Francisco-based small business, had their 5th Strategy Roundtable at our office earlier this week! If you are unfamiliar with Parties That Cook, they plan, execute and host events that promote collaboration through the culinary arts. While the majority of their events are corporate team building events they also specialize in […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Small Business Loan Success Story: IDF Studio’s Collaboration with PCV
About IDF Studio IDF Studio is a San Francisco-based design firm that specializes in creating innovative, unique and functional living and work spaces for Bay Area residential clients as well as businesses (including Nerdwallet’s!). IDF, however, is more than just your typical design firm. Aside from crafting beautiful spaces, the company also creates plenty of job opportunities for […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
PCV Announces Our CGI America Commitment to Action!
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Clinton Global Initiative America, which convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Well, just two weeks ago, PCV joined hosts President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton in Denver for the CGI America’s meeting. PCV was proud to participate in this two-day […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News •
Roundtable Spotlight: Three Babes Bakeshop
San Francisco is home to a handful of pie makers, so finding one that distinguishes itself from the pack is a sight (and taste!) to behold. Three Babes Bakeshop stands apart from the rest with their commitment to baking “the best pies in America.” Three Babes uses ingredients and production practices that are mindful of […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
New Case Studies: Pioneers in Philanthropic Impact Investing
Our latest report, Impact Investing 2.0: The Way Forward – Insight from 12 Outstanding Funds, has become an amazing resource for individuals and organizations that are involved with, or wish to be involved with, the world of impact investing. The newest case studies that have been released as part of this report focus on two […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
3 Unexpected Benefits of Becoming a Business Advisor
Skills-based volunteering is gaining steam. Individuals and big corporations alike are getting involved and volunteering their skills to give back to the community. PCV’s new initiative, www.BusinessAdvising.org, offers seasoned business professionals the opportunity to work directly with small business owners who are looking to create jobs and opportunities in their communities by growing their businesses. […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Small Business Loan for Gravel & Gold!
We are thrilled to announce that Gravel & Gold is our newest SAIL Loan borrower, securing $150,000 to grow their business! Gravel & Gold is a retail shop in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood that carries clothing, ceramics, local beauty products, books and prints, and more from a hand-selected mix of artists and makers. Visit Gravel […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Roundtable Spotlight: Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco (FiSF)
Last week, PCV’s Business Advising team held a Strategy Roundtable session at the Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco’s (FiSF) headquarters and design studio, whose home is the former Macy’s executive offices. The session brought together of a diverse group of PCV advisors, FiSF staff, and a member of the FiSF board. Following a presentation […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
The new and improved BusinessAdvising.org!
We are so excited to share today that we have a launched a new and improved www.BusinessAdvising.org! This site matches entrepreneurs with expert-level business advisors so that small businesses can grow and thrive, creating economic opportunities in low income communities across the country. This newly launched website features a quick, user friendly sign-up process for […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
4 Marketing Hacks That Will Boost Your Small Business
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to marketing your small business. The good news is that as a small business owner, you are the perfect person to promote your product or service! You’re knowledgeable and passionate, which are two of the main ingredients in an effective marketer. The bad news is that […]