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SUMMARY:🖥️ How to Start a Business (East Bay) (8/6/26)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn the essential first steps to launching a business. \n\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\n\n\nUnderstand the key steps to starting a business\nLearn how to validate your business idea\nExplore common business structures and registration requirements\nIdentify basic licenses\, permits\, and legal considerations\nDiscover free resources and support available for new entrepreneurs\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-how-to-start-a-business-east-bay-8-6-26/
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CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class
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SUMMARY:🖥️3-Week Business Finance Series (WBC 08/06-08/20)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6\, Workshop 1: Introduction to Financial Management & Creating a Budget: \nDuration: 1 hour \nGain a solid foundation in financial management for small businesses. Explore the importance of tracking income and expenses\, and understand the significance of financial statements. Learn to navigate income statements\, balance sheets\, and cash flow statements\, while also discovering the basics of budgeting and forecasting. Discover the significance of budgeting and its role in driving small business success. Explore different types of budgets\, including operating\, cash\, and capital budgets. \nThursday\, August 13\,  Workshop 2: Budget & Cash Flow Management: \nDuration: 1 hour \nFollow a step-by-step process for creating an effective budget and learn valuable tips for managing and adapting it as your business evolves. Uncover the essence of cash flow management and its impact on business stability. Learn to distinguish between cash inflows and outflows\, and discover strategies for effectively managing cash flow. Dive into cash flow forecasting and budgeting techniques to ensure the financial health of your business. \nThursday\, August 20\, Workshop 3: \nDuration: 2.5 hours \nFinancing and Funding Options:\nNavigate the world of financing and funding options available to small businesses. Explore various avenues such as loans\, lines of credit\, credit cards\, crowdfunding\, grants\, and venture capital. Understand the factors to consider when choosing the right financing option and learn how to prepare a compelling loan application. \n Tax Planning and Compliance:\nDemystify the complexities of tax planning and compliance for small businesses. Explore common tax deductions and credits\, and gain insight into recordkeeping and documentation requirements. Learn how to effectively work with tax professionals and stay on top of your tax obligations while finding the best fit for your business \nFacilitator:  Alex Perez Carranza \n\n  \nAlex Perez Carranza is a Licensed Financial Professional with 15+ years of experience helping individuals\, families and Business Owners build long-term\, values-driven wealth. I specialize in educating clients on risk-free and tax-free strategies through transparency\, integrity\, and proactive guidance. \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. \nNot a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you at:  (415) 894-9779 \n\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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f3-week-business-finance-series-wbc-08-06-08-20/
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CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Empoderamiento Femenino (East Bay) (8/6/26-9/10/26)
DESCRIPTION:Empoderamiento Femenino \n\nCada Jueves | Aug 6 – Sep 10 | 6-9 pm por Zoom \n\n\nCon Maestra Susana Gama \n\n\n\n¡Descubre tu poder con otras mujeres inspiradoras! \n\n\n¡Únete a este divertido curso de 6 semanas donde aprenderás a mejorar tu relación con el dinero\, fortalecer tu autoestima y dar pasos hacia una vida más plena y exitosa. \n\n\n\nLo que explorarás: \n\n\n✅ Cómo tu autoestima influye en tus decisiones \n\n\n✅ Estrategias para alcanzar tus metas \n\n\n✅ Herramientas para tu bienestar emocional y financiero \n\n\n\n¡Es tu momento de brillar! \n\n\n\nEste taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center \n.. \n¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento? \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%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-empoderamiento-femenino-east-bay-8-6-26-9-10-26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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