Angela Ellison Creative: Building a Business with Heart

In this video, Angela Ellison discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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

Sue Gee's Sauces: A Multigenerational Culinary Legacy

In this video, Sue Gee Lehn and Kim Lehn, owners of Sue Gee's Sauces, discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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

Budding Business: Eco-Entrepreneurship with Pest & Pollinator 

In this video, Keith Chaloux, owner of Pest & Pollinator, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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

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.

Topics: Small Business, Growing a Business, Getting Your Recipe to Market, business builders

Bad Nutrition Chia Pudding: Defying Diet Culture, One Delicious Bite at a Time

In this video, Sophia Malek, owner of Bad Nutrition, talks about her entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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

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.

Topics: Small Business, Growing a Business, Getting Your Recipe to Market, business builders

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. 

Topics: Small Business, Growing a Business, Getting Your Recipe to Market, business builders

Haruharu Studio: Nurturing Korean Creativity and Culture

In this video, Jimin Kim, owner of Haruharu Studio, talks about her entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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

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.

Topics: Small Business, Growing a Business, Getting Your Recipe to Market, business builders

Cooking Up Success: The Inspiring Journey of Cassie’s Plant-Based Kitchen

In this video, Cassie Larson, owner of Cassie's Plant-Based Kitchen, talks about her entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

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