Small Business Advising And Mentoring
Our Award-Winning Business Advising Blog
Our Business Advising blog on BusinessAdvising.org was selected as a winner of Broadview Network’s Business Blog to Watch in 2015 Award. Thanks to Broadview Networks for the recognition. Check out the blog!
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Small Business Saturday A Success!
People are shopping local and small! This year we saw a national slowdown in Black Friday sales for major chain retailers — but not for small businesses. According to Forbes, “A report from the the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express – the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey – revealed that […]
Jul 21, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans •
The PCV 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here
Every holiday season, PCV-advised companies offer exclusive discounts to the PCV network as part of the Holiday Gift Guide. Check out these deals and support local businesses this holiday season by clicking on the image below. Happy holidays from the PCV network!
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans •
2014 Was The Best Year For Small Business Job Creation Since 1999
The monthly jobs report just came out, and to no one’s surprise (at least here at PCV) small businesses fueled job growth in November. According to ADP, nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 101,000 in November! This has continued a trend we’ve been seeing all year, with payrolls rebounding and the economy — especially small […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
3 Small Business Resolutions To Keep in 2015
It’s a new year! The holiday season brings with it a substantial uptick in sales, fulfillment, and marketing, but now that you’ve turned the corner into 2015, it’s time to start thinking about your business’ strategic goals, and how to achieve them. No doubt you’ve already made a dozen lists of growth strategies, hiring plans, […]
Jul 21, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Small Business Saturday Is Coming Up!
Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2013, shoppers spent $57 billion at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The day was also championed by elected officials in all 50 states and Washington D.C., including […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Let’s Make Super Bowl 50 A Small Business Super Bowl
Attention PCV companies in the Bay Area! The NFL and San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee have launched a Business Connect program to link Bay Area diverse businesses with contracting opportunities related to Super Bowl 50. “Super Bowl 50 is more than the NFL’s marquee game of the year – it’s a chance for the region’s diverse […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
New Blog Series: Marketing 101
As a small business owner, marketing is integral to your success, but if you don’t have a background or past experience in it — where do you start? In our new Marketing 101 series, we’ll provide you with real-world examples and strategies, and arm you with the tools you need to bolster your business to […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
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 •
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 •
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 […]