This 10- week course provides an overview of target market analysis, fundamental business operations, and basic business finance principles. You will develop foundational business skills and complete a basic business plan, outlining your business goals and strategies to achieve them.

This course will be taught by Gisel Martin, who is an expert at business strategy. Whether you are just getting started or have been in business for years, she will help you build confidence and feel ready to embark on the next level of your entrepreneurship journey. You will also get to know other like-minded entrepreneurs eager to expand their businesses, which will build a community of entrepreneurs who want to see you succeed, including Gisel!

You can self-register using your Client Portal Profile. By setting up a client profile, you will be able to log in and self-register for most classes! 

a)  If you already have a Client Portal Profile, click the Register button below.

• In the Client Portal, go to the Calendar tab (top left), select Business Prep – 10 Weeks (EAC), click enroll, answer the questions, and submit! The classes will be held online via Zoom.

b) If you don’t have a Client Portal profile, create one at this link. Make sure to use the same email address you have used in the past with Renaissance. You may change it later, but this allows our system to recognize you. 

If you already have an intake form on file, you’ll see the Calendar tab in the top left.

If you do not, you will need to fill one out before you can see the Calendar tab. It may also ask you to update your information.  The user interface isn’t perfect, so scroll up and click “Continue” or “Sign” to complete the forms.

Once the Calendar tab is visible, you can register. Go to the Calendar, select the class, click enroll to learn more, and register by clicking “submit”! You will receive a confirmation email.

If you have questions about the class or problems creating a client profile, please do not hesitate to email brc@rencenter.org or call Carlos Reyes at 650-829-4652.