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SUMMARY:🖥️ From Skills to Business: Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Real Income Stream (East Bay) (5/2/26)
DESCRIPTION:Go from side hustle to CEO with a clear\, actionable plan. Register now to learn how to turn your skills into a profitable offer and start securing paying clients with confidence. \n\n\n\nDISCOVER HOW TO: \n\n\n\nIdentify your most profitable skills and turn them into a clear service\nPackage and position your offer so people are ready to pay\nSet pricing that reflects your value and income goals\nDefine your ideal client and where to find them\nCreate a simple plan to secure consistent\, paying clients\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  \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
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SUMMARY:🖥️The Storefront Experience Checklist (WBC 05/04/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Designing Memorable In-Person Experiences That Drive Loyalty. \nIn a digital world\, your physical space is your greatest competitive advantage. This high-impact workshop dives straight into a comprehensive storefront checklist designed to turn BROWSERS into BUYERS. We will audit the entire customer journey\, from mastering curb appeal and sensory design to optimizing floor plans for a frictionless flow. You’ll leave with a practical\, ready-to-use toolkit to instantly elevate your shop’s atmosphere\, eliminate customer stress points\, and ensure every visitor leaves with a reason to return. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExisting Clients: Use Client Portal \nNew clients: Register as a New Client \nFacilitator: Ari Takata Vasquez \n \nI create vibrant places through entrepreneurship\, design\, policy\, art\, and creativity. As a serial entrepreneur\, I’ve founded Viscera Studio\, a creative agency focused on place-based storytelling and design; Shop Viscera\, a design-forward retail brand featured in SF Chronicle\, Thrillist\, Racked\, and 7×7 Magazine; and Opportuned\, a platform empowering small businesses\, which was semi-finalist in Pharrell’s highly competitive Black Ambition Prize. \nAs a creative\, I partner with brands to develop one-of-a-kind collaborations\, including limited products\, content creation\, and experiential activations that bring stories to life in meaningful ways. As an artist\, I transform spaces through murals\, fine art\, and sculpture. My work has been commissioned by Salesforce\, Google\, and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation\, integrating creativity into the built environment. \nWith a BA in architecture (USF) and Master’s in city planning (UC Berkeley)\, I bridge business\, design\, and policy to drive impact. I serve on the SPUR Board\, Community Works West Board\, and am a member of ULI and the American Planning Association. I also speak on entrepreneurship\, urbanism\, and creativity\, having presented at Lean Startup Conference\, NYCxDesign\, and Black is Tech. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThis workshop is offered by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and funded by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to support small businesses in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco \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/the-storefront-experience-checklist-wbc-05-04-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Q2 Business Goals & Execution Planning (East Bay) (5/13/26)
DESCRIPTION:Register now- to understand why your business isn’t generating the income you expected and what’s holding you back. Learn how to fix pricing\, refine your offers\, and start increasing your profits. \n\n\n\nDISCOVER HOW TO: \n\n\n\n-Audit your business to uncover hidden revenue leaks \n\n\n-Price your offers for profit\, not just sales \n\n\n-Understand your true costs and maximize margins \n\n\n-Strengthen your offers meet customer needs \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  \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-q2-business-goals-execution-planning-east-bay-5-13-26/
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SUMMARY:🖥️How to Write a Business Plan (WBC 05/27/26)
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-bp-wbc-05-27-26/
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CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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