PCC Small Business Development Center

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Articles (277):

Business Profile: Float North
After 3 years of planning and preparing, Capital Access Team (CAT Team) client Float North can say, “we did it!” […] Posted July 23, 2018
Food Entrepreneur: Betsy Walton
With 22 years as a retail store manager and 17 years in Apparel Product Management at Adidas, Betsy Walton knows […] Posted June 27, 2018
How to Determine Your Value Proposition to Attract New Customers
Developing your value proposition is critical to successfully moving forward with your business. By learning how to create a value […] Posted June 26, 2018
Company Culture Is More Than a Mission Statement
We get it, not all companies can be Google, offering complimentary laundry services, haircuts, gourmet meals, nap pods, swimming pools… […] Posted June 21, 2018
10 Reasons It’s Great to Be an Entrepreneur
Updated Feb. 15, 2022 There’s something exciting about starting your own business, especially if it’s something you’re truly passionate about. […] Posted June 19, 2018
Key Factors to Starting a Business
As an entrepreneur, there are many considerations in opening a new business. Considerations may include funding, developing of your product […] Posted June 5, 2018
Should You Care About Local Listings? Yes!
With the proliferation of smartphone devices and apps like Yelp and TripAdvisor, review sites are a powerful driving force for […] Posted May 29, 2018
Business Profile: Bee and Bloom (Making Portland Safe for Pollinators)
Taking a holistic approach to improving pollinator health, Emily Parker, Rebekah Golden and Emma Egstad promote sustainable, bee-centric beekeeping and […] Posted May 22, 2018
4 Common Social Media Mistakes of First-Time Business Owners
In today’s digital world, social media is an invaluable – and indispensable – tool for most small businesses. Most consumers […] Posted May 22, 2018
How an Idea Can Become a Business
How many times have you heard someone say that they have a “million dollar idea” that actually sounded like it […] Posted May 15, 2018