Business tax prep can seem daunting, especially for small business owners filing for the first time. Use this checklist to ensure that you’re ready to file your federal tax return and know how to maximize your business tax deductions.

Oregon is home to nearly 400,000 small businesses. Many of these ventures started with a great idea. But to turn a concept into reality, you need working capital.

A small business loan can help you get your business off the ground or take an existing one to the next level. Keep reading to learn the steps to getting the business financing you need to make sure your company stays strong and healthy.

You may have heard news accounts about the increase in hacks, scams, malware attacks, viruses, ransomware, and other online assaults. A recent report showed that these attacks now happen with alarming frequency—in fact, there are about 720 cyber attacks per hour.

The situation has gotten worse since the pandemic. As technology has become more and more vital in our professional and personal lives, more people and businesses have become vulnerable to scams. Hackers took advantage of many of the quickly assembled platforms that businesses set up to let their staff work from home. 

Starting a business that operates exclusively online can be an appealing way to earn a part-time or full-time income. It comes with the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere you choose.

If you have a business idea for selling products or services online, below are considerations to keep in mind and the steps to take to get it up and running. First, here are some answers to common questions we often hear from potential online business owners.

The United States shows its appreciation to the people who’ve worn the uniform of our armed forces in many ways. From travel discounts to no-down-payment mortgages, your selfless military service has earned you some valuable perks and benefits. On top of that, some advantages extend to helping your veteran-owned small business.

Are you a veteran who currently owns a small business? Or are you a veteran with a business idea that you need help bringing to life? You should learn all about the various national, state, and regional resources available to you and the services each one provides.

November is Native American Heritage Month and a great opportunity to celebrate Native American small business owners. According to data from the US Census Bureau, there are approximately 40,000 employer and 315,000 nonemployer Native-owned businesses nationwide that generate roughly $50 billion in revenue each year.

Whether you’re a business owner or an entrepreneur planning to start a business, government agencies and other organizations can support you. These programs provide training and technical assistance. They also offer resources that can help put Native American small business owners on the path to prosperity.

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time for small business owners to put tax planning on their radar. You have until December 31 to make some strategic moves that can help you take advantage of more tax breaks, maximize your tax deductions, and minimize the amount you’ll owe when tax filing time comes. 

Keep these five year-end tax planning tips in mind to help place your small business in the best position possible when tax season rolls around.

We are Elisa and Jill, instructors of the Getting Your Recipe to Market (GYRM) training program at the PCC SBDC. Today, we're sharing tips and tricks for getting your recipe onto the grocery shelves. Let's start with packaging. What are some things you can do to secure your space on the shelves and ultimately get into customers’ baskets?

Five clients of the PCC Small Business Development Center have been selected as 2022 recipients of the Good Food Award by The Good Food Foundation. These 5 business owners are all graduates of the Getting Your Recipe to Market program that teaches entrepreneurs how to produce, promote and sell their culinary recipes. Here is a list of the 5 winners and their products. Please join us in reaching out and saying "CONGRATULATIONS" to these winners -- and don't forget to look for them in your local grocery and/or farmer's market!

Mathilde Wilson owns Mathilde's Kitchen beverage company using fresh and locally sourced ingredients that showcase the vibrant Haitian/Caribbean flavors. Mathilde is a graduate of the PCC Small Business Development Center's "Getting Your Recipe to Market" program and proud recipient of the 2022 Good Food Award. This is her story...