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SUMMARY:🖥️From creating personas to using them (part 2 of 4: building accurate personas)
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly session\, The Brand Amplifiers will guide you through how to segment your audience and build powerful\, actionable personas. Learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights that shape your marketing and resonate with your ideal customers. \nLed by Takicha Roundtree of The Brand Amplifiers\, a full-service agency trusted by brands like Sony\, CNN\, and Amazon. \nNote: Log in 15 minutes early. No recording will be shared. \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8ffrom-creating-personas-to-using-them-part-2-of-4-building-accurate-personas/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop,Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T170000
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SUMMARY:Business Prep (WBC 8/14/25 - 10/16/25)
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t just a class—it’s a journey in small business training designed to help you build confidence and move your business forward. Through weekly lessons\, hands-on assignments\, and expert guidance\, you’ll gain the skills and clarity to take actionable next steps. Whether you’re just starting out\, need guidance\, or want to create a solid business plan\, Business Prep equips you with the tools and support to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality. \n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into action\nBusiness owners seeking a clear and structured plan\nStart Smart graduates ready for the next step\n\n\n\nIn this 10-week series you will: \nWeek 1. Create your mission and business plan outline\nWeek 2. Explore operations and management essentials\nWeeks 3-4. Master marketing basics and customer engagement\nWeek 5. Strengthen operations for efficiency and growth\nWeek 6. Build leadership skills for hiring and management.\nWeek 7. Manage finances and understand financial statements\nWeek 8. Learn to plan ahead with financial forecasting\nWeek 9. Address risks\, insurance\, and growth strategies\nWeek 10. Finalize your plan and prepare for the next steps \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\n\n\n\nWriting a clear and compelling mission statement\nAssessing your skills\, passions\, and resources\nCreating a strategy that aligns with your goals\nHow to test the feasibility of your idea\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Tara Cruz \n\nTara Cruz is a strategic business consultant with a passion for helping others chase their dreams. Her journey began when she left a high-profile management position in the Bay Area\, diving headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship in 2017. Despite facing numerous challenges\, Tara’s resilience and determination have led her to become a respected foundation setter for aspiring business owners.\nIn 2017\, Tara took a leap of faith by restoring a 2\,200 square foot building\, transforming it into a thriving business space. This experience\, coupled with her background in marketing\, management\, and startups\, has equipped her with invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial process. Tara’s expertise lies in assisting clients with business alignment\, marketing strategies\, and branding.\nAs a strategic consultant\, Tara is known for her ability to bring clarity and focus to business owners’ visions\, aligning their goals with actionable plans for success. She creates safe spaces for creativity\, futuristic thinking\, and calculated risk-taking\, playing a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of business development.Throughout her career\, Tara has demonstrated an ability to adapt and pivot\, particularly during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her diverse skill set and experience in rebranding have made her an asset to businesses looking to navigate uncertain times and emerge stronger.When she’s not guiding entrepreneurs towards success\, Tara cherishes spending quality time with her three children and grand-dog\, finding balance between her professional passion and personal life. \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\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/business-prep-wbc-bayview-8-14-25-10-16-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Business Prep Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Startup Series for New Entrepreneurs (SCC 06/26/2025-08/21/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending this class?\nWe’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:\nAlready a Renaissance Client?\n\nLog in to your client portal\n\n\nGo to the Calendar: Navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\n\n\nSelect & Enroll: Find your desired class\, click on Enroll\, answer the brief questions\, and hit Submit.\n\nNew to the Renaissance Community?\n\nGet started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.\n\n\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\n\n\nPost-Orientation Steps: Log into your new client portal after completing the orientation. Then\, follow the steps outlined under “Already a Renaissance Client” to register for classes.\n\n  \n*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-startup-series-for-new-entrepreneurs-scc-06-26-2025-08-21-2025/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aljayne Carmesis":MAILTO:acarmesis@
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SUMMARY:📍 Plan de Negocios (SCC 07/17/2025-09/18/2025)(Morgan Hill)
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/%f0%9f%93%8d-plan-de-negocios-scc-07-17-2025-09-18-2025morgan-hill/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Morgan Hill Community Adult School\, 17960 Monterey Rd\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class,Business Prep Class,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvira Rojas":MAILTO:erojas@
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SUMMARY:Business Prep (SCC 07/10/2025-09/11/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending this class?\nWe’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:\nAlready a Renaissance Client?\n\nLog in to your client portal\n\n\nGo to the Calendar: Navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\n\n\nSelect & Enroll: Find your desired class\, click on Enroll\, answer the brief questions\, and hit Submit.\n\nNew to the Renaissance Community?\n\nGet started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.\n\n\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\n\n\nPost-Orientation Steps: Log into your new client portal after completing the orientation. Then\, follow the steps outlined under “Already a Renaissance Client” to register for classes.\n\n  \n*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/business-prep-scc-07-10-2025-09-11-2025/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aljayne Carmesis":MAILTO:acarmesis@
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