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In a world that has rapidly become integrated with technology and social media, small business owners should constantly be looking for ways to use that digital technology to increase revenue. For many, using this technology for advertising has been the primary method of driving sales (think Google …
The global market for coffee hovers somewhere around $23 billion, and most people from northern Canada down to the tip of Tiera del Fuego couldn’t image a day without a cup of it. Coffee has been traditionally grown and farmed by indigenous peoples across the globe, but most of today’s giant coffee …
This week’s spotlight feature goes to Albert Tung. Albert is a Manager, Transaction Advisory Services at EY -- and first time mentor with Pacific Community Ventures! We paired Albert with Marcia Lopez, the owner of True Healing Bodywork, a natural remedies healing business. Albert’s skills in …
Every small business owner needs to know about the free online tools they can access as they grow their business. When a small business is in its first few years, expenses are high, and a matching revenue and income isn't always available. Pouring your hard-earned savings into a business that needs …
This week’s spotlight features business advisor Pat McNamara. Pat is an accomplished entrepreneur having started multiple businesses and is currently the CEO of Ignite Capital, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs access alternative funding when traditional …
Small business ownership has been a pathway to the middle class for generations, and continues to be a crucial tool for building community wealth and economic justice. Building a successful small business involves overcoming many challenges, and it’s even harder if you’ve faced discrimination, …
The tips nestled in this article come from a great deal of experience, yet they seem to ignore and/or contradict the things your so-called “Expert” friends tell you and seem to disregard the many things you have probably already read online about local SEO. That is because what you read online about …
Pacific Community Ventures’ Research and Consulting team has been busy these past few months attending several conferences across the US – and even one in Paris. We’re pleased to share what we've learned from these opportunities to grow our knowledge of trends in the impact investing …
#GivingTuesday 2018 is happening on November 27th — and we need your support! This holiday season, most of us are focused on family, friends, gifts, and great food. We’re celebrating our health and what’s good in our lives – and a good job is often key to many of the things we’re thankful …
Pacific Community Ventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development financial institution that envisions a world of thriving communities where everyone has a fair shake. Our mission is to invest in small businesses, create good jobs for working people, and make markets work for social good.
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