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🖥️Que Licencias Y Permisos Necesitas Para Tu Negocio (WBC 7/22/24)

Es este taller aprenderas cuales son las licensias y permisos que requieres para operar tu negocio acorde a las regulacioens locales, reginales, estatales y federales y a tu industria. Esta clase incluye una guia de lugares para tramitar tus permisos y licencias.

Instructor: Luis Tito Leal

 

 

Luis Tito Leal, Contador Publico de profesión con más de 24 años de experiencia en la industria. Trabajó por casi 20 años como auditor en una de las firmas contables más grandes del mundo y hoy en día está enfocado a compartir sus conocimientos con pequeños empresarios en ayudarlos a crecer sus negocios. Cuenta con su propia firma contable.

 

 


Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:

¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?

Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.

¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?

Comienza llenando este formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a una orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

 

Renaissance WBC se financia en parte mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EEUU. Todas las opiniones, conclusiones o recomendaciones expresadas son las del autor o autores y no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se extienden al público sobre una base no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad, si se solicitan, con al menos 2 semanas de antelación. Contacto: Contacto: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227

🖥️Start SMart (WBC 8/13/24 -9/3/24)

This class will meet for 2.5 hours over Zoom once a week for four weeks.
If you are ready to start a small business or are very new to business, this class is for you! Start Smart is a four-week course where you will learn the basic tools and business fundamentals needed to start up successfully. You will work with a Business Model Canvas (a visual hands-on tool) to get your ideas down on paper, test, refine and confirm concepts, and adjust your conclusions about customer needs.

Outcomes:

  • Learn how to define your vision
  • Create a mission statement
  • Assess your skills, passion, and resources
  • Craft a business strategy to match your reality
  • Test the viability of your products and services

Class Ground Rules

As a Start Smart participant, you agree to:

  • Have your camera turned on during all class sessions and be ready to actively participate
  • Complete all required readings and submit assignments between classes
  • Select ONE business idea for which you will complete all course assignments
  • Submit a Business Model Canvas by the last class and conduct a short presentation

*We strongly encourage students to join using a computer to get the best experience. Phones can be utilized if there is no other option available.

Instructor: Beth Houtrow

Tuition: No cost.

 

Beth has 15+ years of experience supporting nonprofits, tech companies, and small businesses from inception to scale. She is now focused on helping the new wave of small business owners tackle the reality of operating a business. Passion for your product is a great starting point, but Beth helps you develop the skills and know-how to run a successful business. In addition to her work as a business coach, she is also the founder of Climb – The Small Business Book, a community of founders working together to learn and grow their businesses.

 

 


All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client? 

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

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Renaissance 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: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227

🖥️ Food Business Basics (WBC 7/10/24)

Learn some tricks from a former restaurant owner.

Topics of discussion are:

1. Multiple income sources

2. Effective planning and hiring

3. Food costing and pricing

4. Understanding your lease agreement

5. Plan for success

Facilitator:

Kofo Domingo

Kofo Domingo is principal consultant in her own consulting firm, MKD Consulting Group, specializing in business planning and government procurement. Kofo has an MBA in Business Management. She is a retired government executive and has run her own business, including partnering with others for over 20 years. In 2008, she parlayed her entrepreneurship experience into becoming a small business consultant. As a small business consultant, Kofo specializes in helping small and medium-sized entrepreneurs meet their business potential and increase their business profitability. She coaches business owners on government contracting, business planning to gain funding, re-organizing, pivoting, and modernizing your business operations.


All clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client? 

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227.

Black Business Summit 2024

🖥️Maximizing Profitability: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Workshop (WBC 07/22/24)

Maximizing Profitability: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Workshop
In today’s competitive business landscape, maximizing profitability is more than just a goal—it’s a necessity for sustainable growth and success. Join us for an immersive workshop designed to equip you with the strategies, insights, and tools needed to enhance your small business profitability objectives. During this workshop, we will delve into key factors influencing
profitability such as demand, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses, and learn how to leverage them to drive financial success. This workshop will empower you with the knowledge and skills to drive profitability and secure the financial health of your small business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge. Register now to reserve your spot!

Facilitator: Gwendolyn Wright.

Gwendolyn Wright is the Managing Consultant of The Wright Consultants. Her mission is to start and grow businesses, increase entrepreneurs’ access to capital, and improve their financial acumen. She has extensive experience, in e-commerce, retail, and wholesale to manufacturing and distribution, consulting, and coaching small and medium size businesses for over twenty years. She has earned a reputation for having a contemporary management style, combining finance, marketing, and project management skills with entrepreneurial vision and discernment. She works well with companies in various stages of development from start-up to planned growth. She is excellent at creating sales and business development strategies. Sweet spots of focus include the food industry (restaurants and cafes, specialty retailers, and small craft foods and beverages) and the fashion industry (designers and tech, apparel, and accessories- especially jewelry). Clients are located nationwide from San Francisco to New York City. International projects include Italy, Cambodia, and Australia. Continuous market research and trend analysis have taken her around the globe to London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Panama, Johannesburg, Accra, Paris, and Tokyo. She was awarded the Small Business Finance Advocate of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration and participated in a congressional trade mission to South Africa and Ghana with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Education includes Bachelor of Arts, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, Graduate study, Business Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Commercial Lending Graduate School, Corporate Banking Division, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. She is one of the best small business consultants and coaches in the industry!

 


All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227.

🖥️Descubre El poder de Excel (WBC 07/11/24 – 07/18/24, 2 sesiones en linea)

¿Quieres saber más sobre esta poderosa herramienta? ¡Este taller está especialmente diseñado para ti! Te llevará paso a paso por el mundo del Excel, y de una manera fácil y sencilla descubrirás todas las bondades que está herramienta puede ofrecerte a ti que estás

comenzando un proyecto o que ya te encuentras dentro del mundo empresarial. Al finalizar el taller tendrás la habilidad de:

• Reconocer los elementos principales de una hoja de cálculo Excel

• Usar estos elementos de acuerdo con tus necesidades

• Realizar operaciones aritméticas elementales: sumar, restar, dividir y multiplicar

• Manejar otras funciones básicas como salvar y guardar archivos

• Empezar a utilizar Excel en tu negocio o de forma personal

  • Reserva tu espacio! Último día de inscripción 10 de julio.
  • Nota: El enlace de zoom sera enviado un dia antes del inicio de este taller.

Facilitadora 

Guillermina Montiel 

Guillermina Montiel Almazán. Ingeniera de profesión, migrante hispana de corazón y líder comunitaria por convicción. Sus años de experiencia en áreas de diseño, logística y gestión de proyectos, su historia de vida como una hispana migrante, su condición de vulnerabilidad como tantos inmigrantes en este país, el deseo de sentirse aceptada, integrada y valorada más la certeza del potencial y fuerza interior que cada hispano migrante tiene para desarrollarse y alcanzar sus objetivos en cualquier ámbito; le han dado la oportunidad de fundar MotívaTe InspíraNos. Una red de apoyo y mano amiga de coaching educacional para la comunidad hispana migrante en su idioma, que ofrece fortalecer su confianza, valor y estima a través de talleres educativos integrales y de pláticas en confianza de coaching. Logrando motivarlos e inspirarlos a sentirse seguros y capaces de alcanzar cambios positivos en su vida desde el hábito de pensamiento positivo y próspero.

 


Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:

¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?

Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.

¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?

Comienza llenando este formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a una orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

 

Renaissance WBC se financia en parte mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EEUU. Todas las opiniones, conclusiones o recomendaciones expresadas son las del autor o autores y no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se extienden al público sobre una base no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad, si se solicitan, con al menos 2 semanas de antelación. Contacto: Contacto: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227

🖥️ Info Session: Your Business on Your Schedule On-demand program (WBC 07/18/24)

Looking to start or improve your business, but busy at the same time?

We present: Your Business On Your Schedule!

This training is offered by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center & Women Business Center.

  • 4-week On-Demand
  • 2 hours of one-on-one counseling and group coaching sessions
  • Additional on-demand workshops in marketing and finance

This new program is designed for parents, caregivers, and busy professionals who want to launch or grow a small business and who need flexibility in their schedules.An on-demand business planning class that is part of a broader program that includes one-on-one counseling, and access to workshops and networking events.

Learn about this training, attending our Informational Session


All clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client? 

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: Nancy Aguilar,naguilar@,  (415) 562-6116

🖥️Building Your Marketing Strategy (WBC 07/17/24 – 08/21/24)

A house needs a solid foundation. So does your business. This 6-week online course will walk you through the marketing landscape, creating a marketing strategy, overcoming the social media mental block, and keeping your content in order.

Session description:

  • Course Overview + Digital Marketing 101 – Here, we’ll go through the expectations of the course and lay a foundation of what digital marketing entails and how it impacts your business.
  • Understanding your business + Customers – We’ll talk competitive landscape, unique selling points, and everything target market in this class. Because knowing your audience is KEY in marketing.
  • Creating a Product Flow – Every business has an introductory product. In this class, we’ll go through how people move through your business, what your introductory product is, and how to use that flow to set up a messaging hierarchy.
  • Content Strategy + Calendar – You know your business. You know your customers. You know your product. Now it’s time to tell people about it. We’ll go through HOW to do that and start to set up an actionable calendar in this class.
  • Executing Content – It seems daunting, but with some key tools, it really isn’t. We’ll go through Canva and scheduling platforms in this class to put into motion the content we scheduled out in the previous class.
  • Email marketing – This is one of the most overlooked channels in marketing and the cheapest. Let’s tackle it together.

Facilitator: Christina Hunt.

 

Christina Hunt is a trained marketing professional. She’s worked on creating product (Under Armour, USA), on managing a brand (Kit and Ace, UK), on overall marketing and sales strategy (BOOM Cycle, UK), on the media and communications strategy and execution (Carat GmbH, Germany), on Facebook and Instagram advertising strategy and execution (Facebook, USA), and many things in between. Now she takes her lessons and learnings to work with small-to-medium-sized businesses across the globe. Christina says, “Helping others like this is my greatest joy, it’s my way of making an impact. Something I felt I never did while working in the corporate world”.

 


All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227

🖥️Estrategias de Influencers de Instagram para Restaurantes (WBC 07/15/24)

Le compartiremos las herramientas y tácticas de redes sociales más exitosas, probadas en el mundo real, que le ayudarán a que sus clientes adoren su restaurante.
Eliminaremos mitos y Cómo convertirse en un la opción #1 para sus clientes.

En estas 2 horas, nos centraremos en:

  • Sobrevivir al mar de contenido
  • Dominar el arte de crear un mensaje
  • Dejar que los influencers cuenten su historia

Instructor 

Alex Berea

 

Padre |Orador| Emprendedor | Autor Experto en digitalización para Pequeñas Empresas, incluyendo marketing, publicidad online, social Selling. 8 años Emprendedor en serie. He construido y vendido 5 empresas en los sectores de idiomas, textil y formación. 24 años Consultor Sr. en transformación digital para manufactura con empresas de software de Silicon Valley. 4 años. Productor de contenidos digitales para programas de formación, medios de comunicación social. Pymes con Wevos. Libro. #1 en negocios en Amazon en LATAM. Aficiones: calistenia, gimnasia, ser padre y cocinar. Fluido en: inglés, español, francés, italiano y portugués.

 


Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:

¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?

Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.

¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?

Comienza llenando este formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a una orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.

 

Renaissance WBC se financia en parte mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EEUU. Todas las opiniones, conclusiones o recomendaciones expresadas son las del autor o autores y no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se extienden al público sobre una base no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad, si se solicitan, con al menos 2 semanas de antelación. Contacto: Contacto: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227

🖥️Introduction to Pitch Decks (WBC 6/17/24)

Are you a small business owner eager to secure funding, attract investors, or win over potential partners? Join us for an engaging workshop designed to demystify the art of pitch deck creation and empower you to present your business with confidence and clarity.

In today’s competitive business landscape, the ability to effectively communicate your vision, value proposition, and growth potential is essential for success. Gain a solid understanding of what a pitch deck is and why it’s a critical tool for small business owners. Learn about the key components of a compelling pitch deck, including the problem statement, solution, market opportunity, business model, traction, team, and financial projections. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business presentation skills and unlock new opportunities for growth. Register now to secure your spot!

Facilitator: Gwendolyn Wright.

Gwendolyn Wright is the Managing Consultant of The Wright Consultants. Her mission is to start and grow businesses, increase entrepreneurs’ access to capital, and improve their financial acumen. She has extensive experience, in e-commerce, retail, and wholesale to manufacturing and distribution, consulting, and coaching small and medium size businesses for over twenty years. She has earned a reputation for having a contemporary management style, combining finance, marketing, and project management skills with entrepreneurial vision and discernment. She works well with companies in various stages of development from start-up to planned growth. She is excellent at creating sales and business development strategies. Sweet spots of focus include the food industry (restaurants and cafes, specialty retailers, and small craft foods and beverages) and the fashion industry (designers and tech, apparel, and accessories- especially jewelry). Clients are located nationwide from San Francisco to New York City. International projects include Italy, Cambodia, and Australia. Continuous market research and trend analysis have taken her around the globe to London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Panama, Johannesburg, Accra, Paris, and Tokyo. She was awarded the Small Business Finance Advocate of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration and participated in a congressional trade mission to South Africa and Ghana with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Education includes Bachelor of Arts, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, Graduate study, Business Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Commercial Lending Graduate School, Corporate Banking Division, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. She is one of the best small business consultants and coaches in the industry!

 


All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: Isla, Isla@, (415) 348-6227.