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3 Unexpected Benefits of Becoming a Business Advisor
Skills-based volunteering is gaining steam. Individuals and big corporations alike are getting involved and volunteering their skills to give back to the community. PCV’s new initiative, www.BusinessAdvising.org, offers seasoned business professionals the opportunity to work directly with small business owners who are looking to create jobs and opportunities in their communities by growing their businesses. […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Small Business Loan for Gravel & Gold!
We are thrilled to announce that Gravel & Gold is our newest SAIL Loan borrower, securing $150,000 to grow their business! Gravel & Gold is a retail shop in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood that carries clothing, ceramics, local beauty products, books and prints, and more from a hand-selected mix of artists and makers. Visit Gravel […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Roundtable Spotlight: Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco (FiSF)
Last week, PCV’s Business Advising team held a Strategy Roundtable session at the Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco’s (FiSF) headquarters and design studio, whose home is the former Macy’s executive offices. The session brought together of a diverse group of PCV advisors, FiSF staff, and a member of the FiSF board. Following a presentation […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
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 […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Looking Ahead with IDF: Catching up with our very first SAIL borrower
Interior Design Fair’s mission is to create innovative designs that are smart and uniquely “you”. IDF has worked with Bay Area companies like Airbnb and StumbleUpon, and also works with residential clients, to create beautiful and functional spaces. In addition to this beautiful design work, Interior Design Fair is also committed to its community. Based […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Crowdfunding Part II: Unexpected Benefits
This is part two of a two-part series submitted by Chinwe Onyeagoro, CEO of FundWell. In our last post, we talked about strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign, as told by Nikhil Arora of Back to the Roots. Back to the Roots is a sustainable foods business in the Bay Area that in […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Partner Spotlight: OBDC Small Business Finance
Today we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing community partners, OBDC Small Business Finance. In 1979, OBDC began working with small businesses in Oakland and now empowers entrepreneurs in the nine Bay Area counties. Through its core services, OBDC helps small businesses expand in size, increase profits and reach their goals. […]