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SUMMARY:🖥️Protecting Your Service Business (WBC 06/17/26)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide service-based business owners with essential information and strategies to help protect and strengthen their businesses. Participants will learn about important topics such as business insurance\, contracts\, liability protection\, client agreements\, risk management\, and best practices for maintaining professional and financial security. The session is designed to help entrepreneurs identify potential risks and take proactive steps to safeguard their business operations and long-term success. \nFacilitator: Benjamin Mills Martin\, Jr.\, Attorney at Law \n\n  \nAttorney Benjamin Martin is a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center.  He conducts workshops and one on one counseling sessions to help small businesses succeed. His private practice supports start-ups and small businesses.  He earned his Juris Doctor degree at Southwestern University Law and his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Cal State Univ. Los Angeles. \n  \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fprotecting-your-service-business-wbc-06-17-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Intro to Government/Large Corporation Contracting & Business (Certification Series) (East Bay) (6/17/26-7/8/26)
DESCRIPTION:Class 1: Introduction to Government Contracting (6/17) \n\n\n• Learn how to access and compete for government contracts \n\n\n• Understand the procurement and bidding process \n\n\n• Build strategies to submit competitive proposals \n\n\n• Assess your business readiness for contract opportunities \n\n\n\n\nClass 2: Certifications & Networking for Govt Contracts (6/24) \n\n\n• Learn how certifications (DBE\, SBE\, WOSB\, LBE\, DVOB)open doors \n\n\n• Understand eligibility and application requirements \n\n\n• Navigate the certification process with ease \n\n\n• Leverage certifications to win more contracts \n\n\n\n\nClass 3: Independent Contractor & Subcontracting (7/1) \n\n\n• Understand contractor status\, taxes\, and legal basics \n\n\n• Learn to review and negotiate contract agreements \n\n\n• Create winning proposals and price your services \n\n\n• Manage finances and protect your business \n\n\n\n\nClass 4: Mastering Proposal Writing for Govt Bids (7/8) \n\n\n• Evaluate your readiness for contract opportunities \n\n\n• Understand RFPs and proposal requirements \n\n\n• Write compelling\, competitive proposals \n\n\n• Develop smart pricing and submit with confidence \n\n******************************************************************************************************** \nInterested in joining this event? \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-intro-to-government-large-corporation-contracting-business-certification-series-east-bay-6-17-26-7-8-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting Workshops
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SUMMARY:📍Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets (HMB 2/12/25 -2/19/25)
DESCRIPTION:Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets \n12 de Febrero a las 6 PM \n637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay –  EN PERSONA \nSobre la Clase\nEste taller se llevara a cabo en el Centro de Oportunidad de la Costa\, en 637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay CA\, 94019. \n  \n\n\nInterested 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\nGo to the Calendar: Once logged in\, navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\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.\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\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* \n  \n 
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/introduccion-a-google-docs-sheets-2-12-25-2-19-25/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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