Small Business Resources
Free Webinar: How Healthy Is Your Small Business?
Update If you missed this webinar live, you can watch the recording here: Webinar: How Healthy Is Your Small Business? from PacificCommunityVentures on Vimeo. Join us on Friday, April 17 for a free webinar on how to measure the financial health of your company. BusinessAdvising.org will host George de Bruin, an executive with […]
Jul 21, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Webinars •
Free Webinar: How To Build And Sell With A Multi-Channel Brand
Update: Did you miss this free webinar? Not to worry! You can watch the replay here. Join us on Friday, March 27 for a free webinar on how to build and sell with a multi-channel brand. BusinessAdvising.org will host Mark Chmiel, a Senior Marketing Executive whose experience includes Baja Fresh, Burger King, Dr Pepper/7Up, got […]
Jul 21, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Webinars •
What The 2015 Independent Business Survey Means To You
The 2015 Independent Business Survey from Advocates for Independent Business just came out. It’s the 8th year of the survey, and the findings are important for all of us working to foster small businesses and local economies to digest. It takes the pulse of America’s small and independent businesses, their triumphs, and what they see […]
Jul 21, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
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 •
PCV Companies: Join Us and La Cocina For The SFEDA Holiday Gift Fair
La Cocina has partnered with Noise Pop to host its sixth annual holiday market this December in Ghirardelli Square! The month-long event will culminate in a gift fair for local small businesses on December 6 and 7. Surrounded by the glistening bay, the ringing bells from the classic cable cars, and bright lights of the […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News • 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 •
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 •
So you’ve been turned down for a loan. Now what?
We’ve all been taught that when you need a loan, you go to a bank. But what happens when a small business is turned down for a bank loan? While it can be a frustrating experience, getting turned down by a bank isn’t the end of your search for growth capital. In fact, your next […]