Small Business Advising And Mentoring
Happy National Mentorship Month!
Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? NMM was created in 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and focuses national attention on the need for mentors, mainly focusing on the mentorship of children and youth. However, NMM’s goals are to: Raise awareness of mentoring in […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
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 •
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 •
Long Story, Short Bread
Blog Author: Reece Soltani, New Sector Alliance Fellow Seeing as how ClaireSquares (http://www.clairesquares.com/) is listed under the “50 Treats to Eat in SF Before You Die,” (http://www.7×7.com/eat-drink/50-treats-eat-sf-you-die) I was ecstatic to hear the Small Business Advising team was hosting a Roundtable Strategy session for the mysterious Claire of Clairesquares. Not only because that surely meant […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Don’t miss out! SFEDA Gift Alley coming to Crocker Galleria in December
Shop local this holiday season and give a gift that means something more! The San Francisco Economic Development Alliance presents the Holiday Gift Alley at Crocker Galleria on three dates in December. On each day of the Gift Alley, small businesses will be selling their wares at this holiday marketplace inspired by shopping at local […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Roundtable Spotlight: Chiefo’s Kitchen
This week, our Business Advising team held a Strategy Roundtable session for Chiefo’s Kitchen. The mission of Chiefo’s Kitchen is not only to serve delicious West African cuisine, but also to elevate the presence and appreciation of the culinary treasures of West Africa in the Bay Area. This environmentally conscious, woman-owned business needed help around […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
What is your business really worth? A multi-perspective introduction to “Valuation 101”
Blog Author: Reece Soltani, New Sector Fellow On Tuesday, October 7th Pacific Community Ventures, in partnership with Working Solutions convened three panelists to discuss valuation with small business entrepreneurs in theory, in practice, and in experience. Panelists included Michael Blum, Co-Founder of Granite Valuations, Ariel Jaduszliwer, Vice President of Pacific Community Management (an affiliate of […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Roundtable Spotlight: Clairesquares
Have you ever tried a Clairesquare? If not, you are seriously missing out. Clairesquares are rich, buttery and extremely delicious shortbread cookie treats that come in three different flavors – plain, milk chocolate with caramel or dark chocolate with caramel. You can also get Clairesquare “Flapjacks”, buttery oat bars drizzled with chocolate, on the Clairesquares […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Inspiring Entrepreneur! Corey Rennell, CORE Foods
PCV interviewed one of the entrepreneurs that we work with, and we are feeling so inspired! Meet Corey Rennell, Founder of CORE Foods. Corey started his business in 2010 with a mission to empower people with fresh foods and honest resources. In addition to creating delicious and nutrition meal bars, CORE Foods is also staying […]