🖥️ Fall 2024 Business Planning (WBC 09/10/24 -11/14/24)

Are you ready to grow your business? Do you need access to capital to take your next step as an entrepreneur?
Join our 10-week Virtual Business Planning Class to learn business strategy, develop networks, and write your business plan.

This class will guide you in creating a practical and effective business plan by providing an overview of marketing strategies, business operations, and financial projections. With our highly interactive and engaging courses, you will build the foundation required to embark on the exciting entrepreneurial journey.

Participants have access to the following:

• Industry experts
• One-to-one consultations
• Small group interactions
• Financial coaching
• Business plan workbook & review

This class meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 10 weeks. Class starts September 10th and ends November 14th, 2024.

Application Process:

Applications for this course will be accepted on a rolling basis. However, please note that the
final deadline to apply is September 9th. After this date, we will no longer be accepting applications for this class.
Enrollment will be capped at 25 students, so apply early! Click “HERE” to start the application process.

If accepted into the course, you will receive an email from Renaissance staff with follow-up questions, including client intake paperwork if necessary. After completing the intake, you’ll be provided the Zoom link to join the class.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Payment Plans:

Tuition for this 10-week course is $500.

Sliding scale scholarships of 25% – 100% are available based on household size, income level, and personal circumstances. Scholarships and payment plans are available to anyone who requests them. We do not turn anyone away for lack of ability to pay. By completing the application and indicating you need a scholarship/payment plan, you are automatically applying to get one.

If you have questions about this class, please email us at wbc@

All clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client? 

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@,  (415) 894-9779