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 •
$57 Billion Spent on Small Business Saturday!
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Resources •
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 •
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 •
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 •
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 •
Two things that make our small business loans unique
For 15 years, PCV has worked with small business owners. We’ve advised them, guided them, advocated for them and most importantly, we’ve listened to them. In listening to the obstacles and opportunities that frequently present themselves to entrepreneurs, PCV has become an expert at matching small business owners with the resources that they need to […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Doing Good is Good For Business
Noah Alper is an advising dream come true for many entrepreneurs in the food & beverage industry. As the founder of Noah’s New York Bagels, Noah has over 35 years of experience sustainably scaling successful businesses. He’s also an author. Noah recently released a book called “Business Mensch: Timeless Wisdom for Today’s Entrepreneur” – […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Sneak Peek: How Business Advising Matches Are Made!
Our new online advising platform, BusinessAdvising.org, uses a sophisticated algorithm to match small business owners with our network of expert volunteer business advisors. Our data driven process allows us to create the right matches, in order to best serve the entrepreneurs that we work with. Today, I went through the registration process myself to show […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
8 more reasons to sign up for BusinessAdvising.org
By now you’re very familiar with BusinessAdvising.org, our new, FREE online tool that uses a sophisticated algorithm to match small business owners with expert advisors, allowing small businesses across the country to grow and thrive. There must be a catch, right? Nope! Pacific Community Ventures has been doing this work in California for the past […]