At the 2014 OFN conference, there was robust discussion about an ideological struggle: are CDFIs a movement or an industry? The CDFI business model as a whole is flawed, and there’s enormous work to do when it comes to inclusion, sustainability, and economic justice. And what does this mean for BusinessAdvising.org, and our parent nonprofit PCV? Read our Managing Director’s take.
Get Ready For The Holidays: Tips For Preparing Your Small Business
If you’re a small business owner, September means it’s time to start planning for the holidays. Are you ready? We spoke with our network of entrepreneurs, and collected the following tips that will prepare you for your small business’ most productive holiday season yet. Start Planning Early We all know that holiday shoppers shift their shopping habits online, but if last year’s trends continue, 30 percent of consumers will actually begin their holiday shopping prior to Halloween. Which makes now the perfect time to get your holiday plan for your staff, inventory, and marketing in place. Let’s start with your staff. Depending on your business, the holiday season can be a particularly busy and stressful time for them as well as you. Consider their needs, and make sure that your holiday prep list includes ways to help them better serve your customers. For example, come up with lists of gift … Read More
Business Advising…Your Way.
Get the business advising your small business needs! Entrepreneurs have a lot going for them: passion, ideas, unlimited creativity, perseverance. One thing that they don’t have a lot of? Time. Entrepreneurs are extremely busy. www.BusinessAdvising.org, a new initiative powered by Pacific Community Ventures, gives entrepreneurs access to affordable business advising that works for their unique business and schedule. All you have to do is fill out a quick and easy registration, jump on the phone with one of our relationship managers, and we’ll do the rest. Our sophisticated matching system plus the personal touch of our seasoned staff (we’ve been doing this for 16 years!) will match you with an expert-level advisor based on skills, personalities, working styles and schedule flexibility. This makes sure that you advising match is the right one for you. Once you’ve been matched with your business advisor, the two of you work together to set … Read More
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. 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. And this high-impact volunteer program is working. Last year alone, advised businesses created almost 400 jobs paid over $68 million in wages to residents of low income communities as a result of over 4,500 hours volunteered by advisors. Most, if not all, of our volunteer business advisors report that they volunteer their time because of the impact they can have on vulnerable communities. In addition to the reward of making a difference, there are many other benefit that come from working with entrepreneurs. Reconnect with your inner entrepreneur Everyone knows that entrepreneurs are some of the most passionate … Read More
Welcome, Eli!
We are thrilled to welcome Eli Raber to the BusinessAdvising.org team as Program Manager! As Program Manager, Eli is responsible for connecting entrepreneurs with the valuable resources they need to run and grow their businesses successfully. Eli works hands-on with volunteer business advisors, entrepreneurs, and partner community and economic development organizations to provide game-changing support to our thriving and ever-growing network. Click here to learn more about Eli!
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