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SUMMARY:🖥️Managing Your Books (WBC 07/28/26) -2 of 3 Part Business Bookkeeping Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of business bookkeeping\, including how to organize your finances\, track income and expenses\, use Excel\, and get started with QuickBooks. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to build strong financial management skills. \nExcel for Bookkeeping – July 21\, 12–1 PM\nDiscover how to use Excel as a practical tool to manage your business finances. Learn how to create tracking systems\, organize data\, and generate basic financial reports using spreadsheets. \nManaging Your Books – July 28\, 12–1 PM\nLearn the fundamentals of basic bookkeeping and how to effectively organize your business finances. Develop skills to track income\, expenses\, and maintain clear financial records for better decision-making. \nQuickBooks Bootcamp – July 28\, 5:30 PM  – 8:00 PM \nReceive hands-on training in the QuickBooks platform to professionally manage your business finances. Learn how to set up your account\, record transactions\, invoice clients\, and confidently generate financial reports. \nYou’re welcome to sign up for all three classes or simply register for the one you’re most interested in. \nFacilitators: Ruby Vargas and  Alex Carranza – Varnel Consulting Services \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRuby Vargas\, as a Health & Safety Director with over 10 years of experience\, I have had the opportunity to support a wide range of businesses and community-based organizations in strengthening their operations through training\, compliance guidance\, and health-focused strategies. My background includes developing and leading health and safety trainings\, assisting businesses with structuring their operations\, and implementing community health initiatives that promote safe\, sustainable\, and resilient environments. I specialize in helping small business owners understand and apply compliance requirements\, create safe and healthy workspaces\, and align their practices with both local regulations and industry best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \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\nSCALE—Success\, Capital Access\, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs—is an initiative powered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to supportthe success of our state’s small businesses. Our partners across the state offer personalized business advising\, funding support\, and training for every aspect and stage ofyour business\, all at no-or-low cost. With SCALE\, you don’t have to go it alone when starting or growing your business.\n\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%8f3-part-business-bookkeeping-wbc-07-21-07-28/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️QuickBooks Bootcamp (WBC 07/28/26) -3 of 3 Part Business Bookkeeping Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of business bookkeeping\, including how to organize your finances\, track income and expenses\, use Excel\, and get started with QuickBooks. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to build strong financial management skills. \nExcel for Bookkeeping – July 21\, 12–1 PM\nDiscover how to use Excel as a practical tool to manage your business finances. Learn how to create tracking systems\, organize data\, and generate basic financial reports using spreadsheets. \nManaging Your Books – July 28\, 12–1 PM\nLearn the fundamentals of basic bookkeeping and how to effectively organize your business finances. Develop skills to track income\, expenses\, and maintain clear financial records for better decision-making. \nQuickBooks Bootcamp – July 28\, 5:30 PM  – 8:00 PM \nReceive hands-on training in the QuickBooks platform to professionally manage your business finances. Learn how to set up your account\, record transactions\, invoice clients\, and confidently generate financial reports. \nYou’re welcome to sign up for all three classes or simply register for the one you’re most interested in. \nFacilitators: Ruby Vargas and  Alex Carranza \nVarnel Consulting Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuby Vargas\, as a Health & Safety Director with over 10 years of experience\, I have had the opportunity to support a wide range of businesses and community-based organizations in strengthening their operations through training\, compliance guidance\, and health-focused strategies. My background includes developing and leading health and safety trainings\, assisting businesses with structuring their operations\, and implementing community health initiatives that promote safe\, sustainable\, and resilient environments. I specialize in helping small business owners understand and apply compliance requirements\, create safe and healthy workspaces\, and align their practices with both local regulations and industry best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\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.\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\nSCALE—Success\, Capital Access\, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs—is an initiative powered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to support the success of our state’s small businesses. Our partners across the state offer personalized business advising\, funding support\, and training for every aspect and stage of your business\, all at no-or-low cost. With SCALE\, you don’t have to go it alone when starting or growing your business. \n  \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%8fquickbooks-bootcamp-wbc-07-28-26-3-of-3part-business-bookkeeping-series/
LOCATION:zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T110000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ A Practical Guide to Free Website Analytic Tools (San Mateo County)
DESCRIPTION:About This Class\nwith Ana Boa-Ventura\nWednesday\, July 29\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nONLINE via Zoom \nYour Website Is Talking — Are You Listening? \nYour website is generating data every single day — but most small business owners never look at it. In two hours\, you will go from guessing to knowing: why visitors leave your site before they contact you\, whether your pages load fast enough to keep them around\, and what Google already thinks about your site before a potential customer even clicks. You will leave with a simple diagnostic routine you can run on your own\, every month\, in under 30 minutes. \n\nWant to attend this class? \nPlease complete the interest form.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-a-practical-guide-to-free-website-analytic-tools-san-mateo-county/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Talleres en Español,Taller de Marketing,Taller de Herramientas Digitales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️How to Write a Business Plan (WBC 07/30/26)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan is a roadmap for your business\, outlining your vision\, strategy\, and steps to success. Whether you’re launching a startup or growing an existing business\, a well-structured plan helps you STAY ON TRACK\, focused\, make informed decisions\, and secure funding. Ready to get started? Join this 3-hour session to understand how to write a strong business plan\, covering key components\, strategies\, and best practices to set your business up for success! \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.As 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.\nThroughout 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.\nWhen 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\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: wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779 \n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fhow-to-write-a-business-plan-wbc-07-30-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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