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PCC Small Business Development Center

The Portland Community College Small Business Development Center has helped thousands of businesses over the past 30 years. We combine one-on- one advising with programs taught by business experts to give our clients the resources they need to grow their businesses.

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Client Success Story: Red Castle Games Cafe

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on January 05, 2023

Red Castle Games is a Portland-based board and card game store that's been serving the city for over 10 years! Now, Red Castle games is offering it's regulars and new customers food and drink for a full gaming experience! Amanda, Red Castle Games Cafe manager, and Matthew, the business' founder and owner, participated in PCC SBDC's Restaurant Business Builders training program in 2022. Since then, Red Castle Games Cafe has opened its doors and hired 7 employees! Watch the video below to hear Amanda share more about her experience working with the PCC SBDC and launching Red Castle Games Cafe.

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Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants, business builders

Client Success Story: Music We Remember

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on December 14, 2022

Music We Remember brings live, interactive musical experience to seniors around Oregon, engaging minds and hearts with memorable melodies and unforgettable songs! Founder John Van Beek started working with the PCC SBDC in 2018 when he participated in Business Builders, a 10-week business training program designed to help entrepreneurs start their businesses with confidence. Now performing over 80 times a month, John continues to meet with his business advisors to strategically grow his business to meet demand. This is John's story.

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Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, business builders

Oregon Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on December 08, 2022

 

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Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series

Client Success Story: Rock Dojo

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on November 30, 2022

Rock Dojo is an award-winning, Portland-based guitar program for kids. Since 2015, more than a thousand elementary school students have learned to play guitar in Rock Dojo's after-school programs and online classes! Since working through the PCC SBDC Advanced Small Business Management training program, co-owner Brian Parham has garnered increased student retention, additional business funding, and a new perspective on how to strategically grow his business. This is Brian's story.

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Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Advanced Small Business Management =

Why Your Retail Business Needs to be Online

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on November 29, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many small business owners to move online in order to keep up during the shut down. However, some small business owners have avoided making real strides in developing an online presence because of uncertainty about how to design a website or use social media in a meaningful way for your business.

But, you can't afford to put off going online any longer!

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Topics: Small Business, Retail, Growing a Business, Sales & Marketing, social media

Why You Need Small Business Insurance

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on November 27, 2022

 

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Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series

Client Success Story: Settlemier's Award Jackets

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on November 22, 2022

Settlemier's Award Jackets is a Portland staple that's been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1990. In 2022, third generation owner and operator Aaron Settlemier became part of the Advanced Small Business Management cohort through the PCC Small Business Development Center. Throughout the 10-month business training program, Aaron says he and his team have "realized new ways to access capital, revamped our business manuals, developed systems that separate the business from a single person (the owner), and made more precise and professional short-term and long-term goals." This is Aaron's story.

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Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Advanced Small Business Management =

Small Business Accounting Basics

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on November 14, 2022

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Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Finance, business builders, Business Design Series

Setting Your Small Business Up as a Sole Proprietorship

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on October 31, 2022

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Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Business Design Series

Client Success Story: IRL Social Skills

Posted by PCC Small Business Development Center on October 24, 2022

PCC SBDC client Mara McLoughlin built IRL Social Skills to help autistic and other socially struggling teens, adults, and their parents lead successful social lives. When the COVID-pandemic hit, Mara sought professional guidance through PCC SBDC's one-on-one business advising. Her advisor, Jackie B. Peterson, guided Mara in building a foundation on which her new business could grow. Now, IRL Social Skills is serving individuals and families in Oregon and beyond, helping them make and keep friends! This is Mara's story.

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Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Business Design Series

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