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The Best Business Advice I’ve Ever Received…
PCV’s network of expert small business advisors are among the brightest business minds in the country. The advice and insight that PCV-advised entrepreneurs receive is invaluable to their growth as business owners, and PCV Advisors are both a resource for information and also dedicated and enthusiastic supporters of each business they work with. To start […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
The Business Mensch
“Do well by your community, and the community will do well by you.” Since listening to Noah Alper, founder of Noah’s Bagel and one of PCV’s most appreciated Business Advisors speak these words, I can’t help but catch myself repeating them in casual conversation. Like the old phrase we were taught as children, “Do unto […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Meet our new partner: Kiva Zip
Pacific Community Ventures is thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Kiva! In addition to making microloans around the world in developing communities through a network of microfinance institutions, Kiva has recently launched a program called Kiva Zip, which enables you to make direct loans to entrepreneurs. Our partnership with Kiva now allows PCV […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
PCV helps launch the Global Learning Exchange!
Today, the IIPC, which PCV helps convene, launches the Global Learning Exhange on Social Impact Investing! Launched with the support of the UK Cabinet office, the Global Learning Exchange is a key outcome of the G8 meetings in London last summer. The Global Learning exchange is an online platform that connects people, ideas and resources […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
$57 Billion Spent on Small Business Saturday!
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Resources •
2013 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s here! Every holiday season, PCV-advised companies offer exclusive discounts to the PCV network as part of the Holiday Gift Guide. Check out these great deals and support local businesses this holiday season by clicking on the banner.
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
3 Tips to Prepare for Small Business Saturday
If you’re part of PCVs thriving network of over 300 small businesses, then Small Business Saturday is for YOU! Do you know how to make the most of this impactful effort to get our local communities to shop at your business the Saturday after Thanksgiving? Here are three easy tips: Use the free resources on […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Why Entrepreneurs Need Good Mentors
Like most other things in life, it “takes a village” to succeed as a startup. Entrepreneurs are constantly breaking rules and making mistakes in an effort to drive their businesses forward. For this reason, having a mentor is invaluable. Thanks to my experience as the CEO of ReadyForZero, I know the advantages and disadvantages of […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
#ShopSmall
The holidays are right around the corner – can you believe it? As you start to think about what gifts to get your loved ones, we want to share a suggestion. Shop small. Shopping at small businesses in your community can have a big impact. Small businesses are the building blocks that make up the […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
The Next Era of Impact Investing: InSight’s new report sheds light on balancing mission and margin
On the evening of Thursday, November 7th, at the New York City World Economic Forum offices, Paula Goldman of Omidyar Network raised a glass to the Impact Investor project. She invited the audience of over 75 fund managers, investors, philanthropists, and government representatives to toast with her, declaring it a moment of celebration for […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Courage, Confidence & Credibility
Three SAIL Loan recipients (from left): Lorena Siminovich of Petit Collage, Nansee Kim-Parker of Tokyomoto andYaron Milgrom of Local Mission Market. As we said in our latest newsletter, we feel so lucky to be surrounded by such a talented and dynamic network. This week I spoke with Desi Stark, the Senior Vice President of Small […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Local Mission Market is now open!
The kitchen at Local Mission Market is abuzz today. Every burner has been 24 hours a day for the last three-plus days. Chef-partner Jake Des Voignes spent 12 straight hours on Sunday butchering meat. The rest of the kitchen, which overlooks the market area, is full of cooks. They are jarring, […]