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SUMMARY:📍PAUSA: Reset\, Refresh\, Refocus (East Bay) (11/2/26-11/23/26)
DESCRIPTION:🌿 THE PAUSA METHOD Workshop\nMonday\, November 2 | 12:00–2:00 PM\nIn Person at CoBiz \nThis two-hour experiential workshop will introduce five practices to help you become more intentional in how you respond\, make decisions\, and move forward: \n\nPresence: Recognize where you are right now\nAttention: Notice your thoughts\, emotions\, and internal signals\nIntegrate: Connect what you think\, feel\, and need\nRegulate: Respond with greater calm and clarity\nAligned Action: Take your next step based on what truly matters to you\n\n✨ THE PAUSA SKILLS SERIES\nSession 1: Get to Know Yourself\nMonday\, November 9 | 12:00–2:00 PM\nExplore the beliefs\, patterns\, and automatic responses influencing how you think\, decide\, lead\, and act. \nSession 2: Build From Who You Are\nMonday\, November 16 | 12:00–2:00 PM\nReconnect with your strengths\, values\, and what makes you different so you can build from your own identity. \nSession 3: Move Forward in Alignment\nMonday\, November 23 | 12:00–2:00 PM\nTurn what you’ve discovered into clear decisions and actions that support where you want to go next. \n📍 All sessions are in person at CoBiz Richmond\n🕔 12:00–2:00 PM \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%93%8dpausa-reset-refresh-refocus-east-bay-11-2-26-11-23-26/
LOCATION:CoBiz\, 1503 MacDonald Avenue\, Suite A\, Richmond\, CA\, 94801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skill Building Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️Build Your Sales Forecast: How Much Do You Need to Sell? (WBC 11/05/26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a practical sales forecast and determine how much you need to sell to reach your business goals. This workshop will help you estimate sales\, set realistic targets\, and better understand the revenue needed to support your business expenses and growth. \nGain practical tools and strategies to plan your sales with greater clarity and confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Ruby Vargas \nVarnel Consulting Services \n\n  \nAs 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. \nMy 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  \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  \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%8fbuild-your-sales-forecast-how-much-do-you-need-to-sell-wbc-11-05-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops,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:20261112T120000
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SUMMARY:🖥️Financial Projections Made Simple (WBC 11/12/26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create simple and practical financial projections for your business. This workshop will help you understand how to estimate future revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow so you can better plan ahead\, set realistic financial goals\, and make informed business decisions. \nWhether you are starting a business or looking to strengthen your financial planning\, you’ll gain practical tools and knowledge to help you understand and prepare your business finances. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Ruby Vargas \nVarnel Consulting Services \n\n  \nAs 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. \nMy 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  \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  \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%8ffinancial-projections-made-simple-wbc-11-12-26/
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SUMMARY:🖥️How to Write a Business Plan (WBC 11/14/26)
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: Diego Calderon \n\nHuman-centered\, social-impact-driven instructional designer and community facilitator. With a vast background in program management supporting diverse communities\, Diego leads with empathy\, creating environments where people can feel like their most authentic and best selves. He works tirelessly to ensure that equity and human needs are at the forefront of every service he provides. \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\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
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CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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