This online workshop with Fusi Taaga is your essential guide to achieving financial independence and sustainable growth without relying on personal funds.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn to access capital using business credit and powerful government contracts.
- Understand what a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is and why it’s the key to unlocking major funding opportunities.
- Discover how to avoid draining personal resources and leverage your UEI for access to government contracts and grants for consistent income.
- Strategically use credit to secure larger loans, better terms, and easy access to capital, ensuring your business plan funds growth, not just survival.
Interested in attending this event?
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.*
About This Event
With Aaron Lander, Online
This course with Aaron Lander will teach you the ins and outs of everything you need to know regarding marketplaces and temporary events, i.e. Pop-Ups!
In 5 weeks, you will learn:
- 2/23 – Intro to Pop-Ups and Grassroots Marketing
- 3/2 – Types of Pop-Ups and Finding a Location
- 3/9 – Preparing to Pop-Up: Products, Permits & Licenses, & Insurance
- 3/16 – Marketing Your Pop-Up
- 3/23 – Your Customer Spiel and Resources for Success
Attending this course will grant you priority to participate as a vendor for the upcoming North San Mateo County Renaissance marketplaces.
Interested in attending this event?
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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.**
About This Workshop
Online via Zoom with Ana Boa-Ventura!
Choosing a website host isn’t always easy. You might care about ease of designing and changing, integrations with platforms like Shopify, or low cost. Whatever the case is for your business, you should know your options so you don’t get locked into a bad option for a year. Web designer Ana Boa-Ventura will share more information about the different hosting options and what you should consider when choosing.
Interested in attending this event?
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.*
About This Workshop
Online via Zoom with Abby Feder!
Ready to create your business website but not sure where to start? Join Web Essentials, an online class designed to teach you the basics of setting up a website that works for your business. Learn what key elements every website should include, such as contact information, product or service details, and customer-friendly navigation. We’ll also cover tips for creating an engaging, professional site that reflects your brand and attracts customers. Perfect for beginners looking to build their online presence!
Interested in attending this event?
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.*
This workshop with Fusi Taaga is your essential guide to achieving financial independence and sustainable growth without relying on personal funds.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn to access capital using business credit and powerful government contracts.
- Understand what a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is and why it’s the key to unlocking major funding opportunities.
- Discover how to avoid draining personal resources and leverage your UEI for access to government contracts and grants for consistent income.
- Strategically use credit to secure larger loans, better terms, and easy access to capital, ensuring your business plan funds growth, not just survival.
Interested in attending this event?
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.*
About this Class
In-Person at the Millbrae Recreation Center
Connect with other entrepreneurs and learn about the FREE small business resources from the Renaissance Center!
Interested in attending this event?
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?
Sign up at this eventbrite link!
Presented by the Millbrae Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA, California Office of the Small Business Advocate or Cal Poly Humboldt sponsored programs. The Norcal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact: (650) 395-9130 or info@sanmateosbdc.org
About This Class
Online with Tanya Reyes
Ready to launch your business?
- Create a business plan
- Define your customers
- Craft a marketing strategy
- Develop financials
- Learn about access to capital
Interested in attending this class?
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.*
About this Class
with Maria Gavaldon
In-Person at Opportunity Center of the Coastside
Aprende a obtener licencias, cumplir requisitos legales y manejar un programa exitoso. Recibe orientación experta, consejos prácticos y herramientas clave para convertir tu pasión en un negocio formal y sostenible.
Interested in attending this event?
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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.**
About this Class
with Tanya Reyes
In-Person at San Mateo Adult and Career Education
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business. Register now to understand your business strategy and see if you have a viable business or service.
Discover 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
Interested in attending this event?
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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.**
About This Class
Online with Nicole Moreno
Your logo is not your brand! Expand your knowledge of what branding is and learn how to develop your small business brand.
If you are thinking about how your small business looks online, at pop-ups and in general, you’re probably thinking about your brand! Your brand is a critical part of your marketing strategy – and its development does not stop after you create the logo! Learn how to fully develop your brand and use it consistently through all of your client communication with branding expert Nicole Moreno, owner of A La Mode Branding.
Interested in attending this class?
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.*
