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SUMMARY:Understanding your numbers: How to read financial reports
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session teaches how to read and interpret key accounting reports like profit & loss statements\, balance sheets\, and cash flow reports. Learn how to use these insights to make smarter business decisions. \nRecommended next sessions: 1:1 Review: Financial Projections and Better Taxes Next Year!\nNote: Log in 15 minutes early. No recordings will be provided. \nMeet the Instructor: Vexilla Konkobo\nVexilla Konkobo holds a B.A. in Accounting and a Master’s in Accountancy. With experience at Morgan Stanley and the IRS\, she now helps small business owners—especially immigrants\, women\, and people of color—better understand their finances and grow confidently. \n\n\n\n\nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\n \n  \nRenaissance 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@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/understanding-your-numbers-how-to-read-financial-reports/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:Joyful budgeting (part 1 of 4): Achieve your money goals this year
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session teaches how to create a business budget that aligns with your values and goals. Learn practical money management skills combined with a positive mindset to reduce financial stress and build confidence. \nRecommended next sessions: Forecast Your Financial Future and Understanding Your Numbers\nNote: Log in 15 minutes early. No recordings will be provided. \nMeet the Instructor: Marin Laukka\nMarin Laukka is the author of Ready Enough and founder of Yes&\, a financial literacy coaching company. Certified as a Life Coach\, Budget Coach\, and Yoga Instructor\, she blends mindset and budgeting to help clients find joy and peace in managing money. \n\n\n\n\nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\n \n  \nRenaissance 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@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/joyful-budgeting-part-1-of-4-achieve-your-money-goals-this-year/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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SUMMARY:Start Smart (WBC 07/08/25 -07/29/25)
DESCRIPTION:This class will meet for 2 hours IN-PERSON once a week for four weeks.\nIf you are ready to start a small business or are very new to business\, this class is for you! Start Smart is a four-week course where you will learn the basic tools and business fundamentals needed to start up successfully. You will work with a Business Model Canvas (a visual hands-on tool) to get your ideas down on paper\, test\, refine and confirm concepts\, and adjust your conclusions about customer needs. \nOutcomes: \n\nLearn how to define your vision\nCreate a mission statement\nAssess your skills\, passion\, and resources\nCraft a business strategy to match your reality\nTest the viability of your products and services\n\nClass Ground Rules \nAs a Start Smart participant\, you agree to: \n\nComplete all required readings and submit assignments between classes\nSelect ONE business idea for which you will complete all course assignments\nSubmit a Business Model Canvas by the last class and conduct a short presentation\nTuition: No cost.\n\nNoted: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nInstructor: Erika \nEricka Scott is the current Director of District Projects with the San Francisco African American Arts & Cultural District (SFAAACD). Ericka is a San Francisconative and has served in various capacities in the area of economic development\nthroughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Ericka studied American Studies with an emphasis in Urban Development at UC Berkeley.\nEricka is a graduate of the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and has been a consultant and Entrepreneur instructor for 19 years\, supporting over 200 entrepreneurs to develop their business plans\, build business strategies and\nperfect the art of business presentations. In 2018\, Ericka founded Honey Art Studio\, a business that uses art to build relationships\, provide creative ways to explore social justice\, a healing space and a safe atmosphere for ‘non-creatives’ to tap into a fun and relaxing form of self-expression. Throughout her many endeavors\, Ericka’s primary mission is to provide resources and tools to bridge communities\, empower and inspire others. \n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\nAlready a Renaissance Client?  \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation. \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.* \n \n  \n  \nRenaissance 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’s Business Center at wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 348-6227. \n 
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/start-smart-wbc-07-08-25-07-29-25/
LOCATION:Southeast Community Center Islais Creek Room\, 1550 Evans Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94124\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:Fundamentos para Comenzar con Confianza (SCC 05/20/2025-06/22/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Interesado en asistir a esta clase?\n¡Estamos encantados de tenerte! Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo:\n¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?\n\nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes\n\n\nIr al Calendario: navegue hasta la pestaña Calendario en la esquina superior izquierda de su portal.\n\n\nSeleccionar e inscribirse: busque la clase que desee\, haga clic en Inscribirse\, responda las preguntas breves y presione Enviar.\n\n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?\n\nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y creando su portal de clientes.\n\n\nOrientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúnase con un miembro del equipo de Renaissance que trabajará con usted para evaluar sus necesidades comerciales.\n\n\nPasos posteriores a la orientación: inicie sesión en su portal de nuevos clientes después de completar la orientación. Luego\, siga los pasos descritos en “Ya es cliente de Renaissance” para registrarse en las clases.\n\n  \n*Todos los clientes deben completar la orientación antes de asistir a clases*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/fundamentos-para-comenzar-con-confianza-scc-05-20-2025-06-22-2025/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library-  San Jose State University\, 150 E. San Fernando St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start Smart,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvira Rojas":MAILTO:erojas@
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SUMMARY:📍Negocio de Comida desde Casa (HMB 07/01/25 - 07/08/25)
DESCRIPTION:En Persona con Tanya Reyes \n\n\nAprende sobre las mejores prácticas de seguridad e higiene alimentaria\nComprende los requisitos legales y regulatorios para operar un negocio de alimentos basado en el hogar.\nDefine los tipos de alimentos que crearás para tu negocio\n\n\n\nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.\n¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?\nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla \n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?\nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación. \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dnegocio-de-comida-desde-casa-hmb-07-01-25-07-08-25/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Sector Workshops,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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