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Programs & Services

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What We Do

Renaissance provides professional training, expert consulting, access to capital, and a vibrant support network for all entrepreneurs who want to start or grow a business.

Renaissance operates multiple Bay Area Locations, offering both core programs and community-specific services.

All Programs and Services are offered in English and Spanish for free or low-cost.

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Hands-On Business Training

Small Business Intensive Training Classes

Our range of practical, hands-on courses supports entrepreneurs at every stage, from idea development to detailed business planning. Choose from:

  • Start Smart: Master the fundamentals of starting a business—gain the tools to shape your mission, refine your vision, and assess the feasibility of your idea. This course uses the Business Model Canvas as a practical tool to guide your journey.

  • Business Planning Class: Dive deep into the fundamentals of building a thriving business. Learn about marketing, operations, financial projections, and networking while confidently constructing a complete business plan.

  • Business Prep Class: A fast-paced introduction to essential business tools, perfect for those looking to get started quickly with a focused, practical approach. Ideal for simpler business ideas or those who want to launch efficiently without the need for extensive planning.

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Empowering Women in Business

Renaissance’s Women’s Business Center, a valued partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA), provides business training, counseling, access to capital and markets, and support strategies for entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. We proudly emphasize empowering women in entrepreneurship while also serving all individuals.

Customized One-On-One Consulting

Customized support and guidance from marketing to operations, hiring and supporting employees, sales and more to assist clients in launching and growing their businesses.

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Tailored Business Guidance

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Empowering Financial Growth

We help entrepreneurs understand how to become better financial managers of their businesses, understand their growth options, and provide loan packaging assistance to help secure capital for business launch, sustainability, and growth.

Our in-person and online marketplaces, and business directories provide clients with opportunities to practice their pitches, test their product or service/market fit, make sales, and gain invaluable business exposure.

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Market Access Platforms

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Advanced Skill Workshops

Specialized workshops let entrepreneurs explore core subjects, including marketing, technology, management, finance, goal setting, QuickBooks, taxes, and more.

Customized support through training, consulting, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the fashion, construction, childcare, and food sectors.

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Tailored Sector Workshops

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Networking

Renaissance hosts regular events for entrepreneurs to meet, share experiences, and build support networks.

Business Incubation (SoMa, Bayview, East Palo Alto)

Supportive onsite entrepreneurial communities for emerging businesses to launch and grow, providing affordable professional office space, shared conference and meeting rooms, reception and janitorial services, and office equipment including copiers, printers, and furniture.

Available office space at the Renaissance 5th Street Incubator.

Empowering Startup Communities