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Launching and running a small business is a challenging task, and it gets even more complex if you need to handle your financial statements single-handedly. One study suggests that almost 30% of small businesses fail because they run out of cash, which clearly show how important it is to keep an eye …
Sales as a discipline is arguably the biggest winner of the internet revolution, with around 12 percent of the busiest 100 thousand websites belonging to eCommerce entities. With such a well-developed infrastructure, snagging a piece of the pie for yourself is difficult, and there are tools that can …
Too many people are struggling to make ends meet because they haven’t been given a fair chance. In 2018 the unemployment rate dropped to a 17-year low, yet almost half of American workers are stuck in low-wage jobs; the number of new small businesses is at rock bottom; and race or where you’re born …
What makes this woman an influential leader? Since joining Pacific Community Ventures as President & CEO in fall of 2015, Mary Jo Cook has blended "head and heart” behind an expansive mission to invest in small businesses, create good jobs for working people, and make markets work for social …
NYS Collection is a locally owned franchise in Gilroy, California, that offers affordable and stylish eyewear. The business is owned by a father and son team, Khosrow and Ali Rakhshanifar, with Ali managing the day to day operations. Ali, holds a legal degree from McGeorge SOL University of …
“You’re not a good fit with our bank. We wish you the best of luck in finding a financial institution who can meet your needs.” How many times have you heard that from your friendly local banker? More times than you care to admit. I recently spoke to a banker who put into perspective the …
Our SFEDA and East Bay EDA partner Main Street Launch, a fellow nonprofit supporting Oakland small businesses, has launched Shop Oakland Now, an online directory of Oakland small businesses. Their goal is to create a customized profile for each small business operating in the City of …
Most small business owners are focused on management improvements and online marketing. Sometimes social media channels fall by the wayside when you're wearing so many hats. Did you know that 366 million new people started using social media in 2018? For 2019, the predictions revolve around half a …
Pacific Community Ventures has been driven to create good jobs, empower small businesses, and help impact investors more effectively invest in underserved communities since our founding in 1998. We've invested close to $100 million of capital and pro bono advising hours in quality-job-creating …
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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