Small Business Resources
Announcing The Oakland Restorative Loan Fund
Our team at Pacific Community Ventures is excited to announce the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund – $2.5 million in no fee, zero-interest small business loans. Loans are available from $10,000 – $100,000. This special program is thanks to community investments from UCSF and the City of Oakland, with grant support from Bank of America’s Neighborhood […]
Nov 18, 2021 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
$2.5 million in 0% loans now available through Pacific Community Ventures
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) today launched the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund – $2.5 million in no fee, zero-interest small business loans. This special program is thanks to community investments from UCSF and the City of Oakland, with grant support from funders like Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program, Citi Foundation, Battery Powered, and GoFundMe. This […]
Nov 18, 2021 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Our Small Business Support Circle Is Growing
Pacific Community Ventures is bringing together a rapidly growing coalition of people, companies, and organizations invested in the success and resilience of small businesses across the United States. Members of the PCV Small Business Support Circle are helping to get millions of dollars of free advice into the hands of job-creating small business owners by […]
Feb 02, 2021 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Uncategorized •
Announcing The Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program
California recently announced a $500 million Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant program for eligible small business owners and nonprofits who have been impacted by COVID-19 and the resulting health and safety restrictions. Grants of up to $25,000 will be given to eligible small businesses to help cover expenses during the pandemic. You can visit the new […]
Dec 29, 2020 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
How To Safely Reopen Your Small Business After COVID-19
As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, non-essential businesses are able to resume their operations. However, before reopening your small business, it’s crucial that you take the necessary steps to ensure that your employees and customers will be safe and to reduce their risk to exposure. Here are 7 key factors to consider when reopening your […]
Dec 10, 2020 – Small Business Resources •
6 Tips On Getting A Small Business Loans
Business loans can be beneficial to small businesses, when it comes to helping them get a new goal off the ground. Though, the process of obtaining a business loan can be tricky and confusing, since the goal is to provide a small company with financial help to handle its operations. Getting the wrong loan could […]
Nov 16, 2020 – Small Business Resources •
PCV is Part of a New Initiative That Looks to Support California Small Businesses
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the California Rebuilding Fund, a new public-private partnership of which Pacific Community Ventures is a part, that will leverage government backed capital to support California’s small businesses – especially the smallest under-served firms and entrepreneurs from communities that have been historically disenfranchised. The initiative […]
Aug 27, 2020 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
How Companies Can Handle Spending in the Wake of California’s AB5
If your company utilizes independent contractors, then California’s landmark Assembly Bill 5 legislation could have a dramatic effect on your business. Specifically, the cost of doing business could suddenly increase to the point that your business becomes unsustainable. Fortunately, there are steps your company can take to reduce spending in other areas so that you […]
Aug 03, 2020 – Small Business Resources •
How Businesses Can Offer Stable and Consistent Scheduling
In these unstable times, it can be difficult to figure out how to offer consistent work schedules to full- and part-time employees. However, a stable and consistent schedule is an important aspect of a business’s success and of employee loyalty. Having a clear routine and regiment allows employees to manage their time in ways that […]