Small Business Advising And Mentoring
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 •
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 […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Partner Spotlight: OBDC Small Business Finance
Today we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing community partners, OBDC Small Business Finance. In 1979, OBDC began working with small businesses in Oakland and now empowers entrepreneurs in the nine Bay Area counties. Through its core services, OBDC helps small businesses expand in size, increase profits and reach their goals. […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans •
April is National Volunteer Month
Happy National Volunteer Month! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteer PCV Advisors who make our on-the-ground work possible. PCV Advisors volunteer their time and expertise to work with small business owners to help them reach the next level. PCV Advisors come from a variety of fields and professional backgrounds to […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans •
7 Cash Flow Management Tips for Small Business
Michael Lewis is a former business executive who shares tips related to small business, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. Small business owners contend with a host of problems every day – producing products or services cost-effectively, increasing sales, satisfying unhappy customers, and motivating disgruntled employees – and they quickly learn that most of these problems can […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Roundtable Spotlight: Sow Juice
Sow Juice joined PCV’s Business Advising program via BusinessAdvising.org just a short time ago and is already well on its way to business success! Seeking help with marketing, organizing their finances and hiring the right talent, Sow Juice was matched with a PCV Advisor and also had a Strategy Roundtable Session this week! To learn […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Roundtable Spotlight: Big Dipper Baby Food
Big Dipper Baby Food knows that a lifetime of healthy eating starts at the very first bite. The company’s goal is to provide parents with fresh-made organic baby food that cannot be purchased anywhere else. Big Dipper Baby Food is available on Good Eggs in unique flavors like Thanksgiving Side (made with sweet potatoes, apples […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Volunteering for Impact
As a senior lender for Citibank, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley, PCV Advisor David Taylor felt a sense of career satisfaction whenever he closed a transaction for a large corporation or a high-profile individual. Yet at the same time David often wondered whether his work as a banker had a broader impact on the […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Roundtable Spotlight: Lila B. Design
Last week we had a great Strategy Roundtable session with Lila B. Design at Stable Café – what a beautiful space for this meeting! Lila B. Design uses sustainable, often locally grown plants and flowers to create stylish customer container gardens. Whether transforming a customers’ deck or decorating a wedding venue, Lila B. designs living […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Inspiring Entrepreneurs! Three Babes Bakeshop
In my job I get to speak with amazing people every day. From pioneers of impact investing to volunteer advisors who truly care about giving back to visionary entrepreneurs, I am always taken aback by just how incredible the PCV network is. This week I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Lenore Estrada, who […]