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SUMMARY:Website usability review
DESCRIPTION:Is your website new—or in need of a refresh? Are you struggling to turn visitors into paying customers? This intermediate-level class is designed for business owners who want to improve website performance\, increase traffic\, and drive more sales. You’ll learn how to strengthen your site’s structure\, improve navigation\, and optimize for your audience—all with guidance from a digital marketing expert. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nBusiness owners ready to improve their existing websites\nAnyone seeking better site engagement and higher conversion rates\nEntrepreneurs wanting to understand the key elements of an effective website\n\nHow to Prepare:\nBring your website link(s)\, a list of your best customer types\, and competitor site examples.\nPlease log in 15 minutes early using a laptop or desktop.\nNote: Late arrivals (10+ minutes) may not be admitted due to the interactive format. \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/website-usability-review/
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:🖥️Strong Business Credit Money Smart for Small Businesses (WBC 07/21/25)
DESCRIPTION:The Credit Reporting for a Small Business module provides an overview of credit reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how reporting their credit can benefit their business. \n  \nDavid Hincapie is a Lender Relations Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Francisco District Office. He has been with the SBA for seven years\, supporting lenders and small businesses across the region. \n\nAll clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.\n \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  \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fstrong-business-credit-money-smart-for-small-businesses-wbc-07-21-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T120000
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SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING BOOKEEPING WITH Xero (WBC 07/21/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory session on bookkeeping using Xero\, a leading cloud-based accounting platform. This session will help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping and how to streamline their financial tracking using Xero. \nJanel Prasad from the Xero team will walk you through key features\, best practices\, and tips to help you stay organized and confident with your business finances. Whether you’re new to bookkeeping or looking to simplify your current process\, this session will provide practical insights and a live demo of the platform. \nOur services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nNot a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you: (415) 894-9779 \nFacilitator: Janel Prasad \n  \n\nIt is a program created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to provide the tools and resources necessary for diverse small entrepreneurs in California to access financing opportunities and achieve success for their businesses. \nRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center participates in the SCALE program as a Resource Partner. Through this initiative\, we will connect you with a wide network of partners who can provide all the resources necessary to prepare a loan application. \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  \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-bookeeping-with-xero-wbc-07-21-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Special Events,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:Business Prep (HMB In Person 07/07/25 - 09/15/25)
DESCRIPTION:About This Class:\nIn this 10-week series taught by Tanya Reyes\, you will: \n\nCreate a business plan\nDefine your customers\nCraft a marketing strategy\nDevelop financials\nLearn about access to capital\nAnd much more!\n\n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\n\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.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/business-prep-hmb-in-person-07-07-25-09-15-25-2/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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