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 grow and thrive. And the most common resource that entrepreneurs need to grow? Capital.

We’ve got you covered.

PCV’s Small Business Advising Integrated Lending Fund (SAIL Fund) is a unique lending fund for two main reasons.

1. One is that SAIL is what we call an impact investor. The loans that we make yield both financial and social returns. SAIL recipients not only want to grow their business, but they want to use their loan to create quality jobs for their employees – jobs that provide health care, living wages and opportunities for growth and advancement.
2. The other unique quality about SAIL is how closely it is tied to our Business Advising program. All SAIL recipients are required to meet with a PCV Business Advisor at least four times per year to ensure that their loans are being deployed sustainably and effectively. However, if a SAIL recipient wants to meet with their Advisor more than that, or they need help in any other area of their business, they have full access to PCV’s extensive network of expert small business advisors.

Are you a good fit for a SAIL loan? Find out today on our website!

In the meantime, check out some of our SAIL recipients from 2013 and see what kind of small businesses are growing with SAIL.

Interior Design Fair Entrepreneur: Kassin Laverty SAIL Loan Amount: $100,000 Plans for Loan: Interior Design Fair is a San Francisco design firm that works with both corporate and residential clients. Using her SAIL loan, owner Kassin Laverty is hiring design staff and investing in online marketing to increase Interior Design Fair’s customer base.

Petit Collage Entrepreneur: Lorena Siminovich SAIL Loan Amount: $150,000 Plans for Loan: Petit Collage is a popular children’s decor and gifts designer that sees a sizeable spike in sales around the holidays. A SAIL loan has allowed owner Lorena Siminovich to plan ahead for the busy season and ensure a profitable year.

Local Mission Market Entrepreneur: Yaron Milgrom SAIL Loan Amount: $75,000 Plans for Loan: The Local Mission Group already has two successful restaurants. They will use the SAIL loan to purchase equipment for their new market in the Mission, which will feature locally-sourced, handmade products and is set to open in the Fall of 2013.