Small Business Advising And Mentoring
Volunteering for Impact
As a senior lender for Citibank, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley, PCV Advisor David Taylor felt a sense of career satisfaction whenever he closed a transaction for a large corporation or a high-profile individual. Yet at the same time David often wondered whether his work as a banker had a broader impact on the […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Roundtable Spotlight: Lila B. Design
Last week we had a great Strategy Roundtable session with Lila B. Design at Stable Café – what a beautiful space for this meeting! Lila B. Design uses sustainable, often locally grown plants and flowers to create stylish customer container gardens. Whether transforming a customers’ deck or decorating a wedding venue, Lila B. designs living […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Inspiring Entrepreneurs! Three Babes Bakeshop
In my job I get to speak with amazing people every day. From pioneers of impact investing to volunteer advisors who truly care about giving back to visionary entrepreneurs, I am always taken aback by just how incredible the PCV network is. This week I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Lenore Estrada, who […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Happy National Mentorship Month!
Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? NMM was created in 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and focuses national attention on the need for mentors, mainly focusing on the mentorship of children and youth. However, NMM’s goals are to: Raise awareness of mentoring in […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • 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 •
The Business Mensch
“Do well by your community, and the community will do well by you.” Since listening to Noah Alper, founder of Noah’s Bagel and one of PCV’s most appreciated Business Advisors speak these words, I can’t help but catch myself repeating them in casual conversation. Like the old phrase we were taught as children, “Do unto […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
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 […]