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SUMMARY:🖥️Business Prep (WBC 08/17 - 10/19)
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t just a class—it’s a journey in small business training designed to help you build confidence and move your business forward. Through weekly lessons\, hands-on assignments\, and expert guidance\, you’ll gain the skills and clarity to take actionable next steps. Whether you’re just starting out\, need guidance\, or want to create a solid business plan\, Business Prep equips you with the tools and support to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality. \n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into action\nBusiness owners seeking a clear and structured plan\nStart Smart graduates ready for the next step\n\n\n\nIn this 10-week series you will: \nWeek 1. Create your mission and business plan outline\nWeek 2. Explore operations and management essentials\nWeeks 3-4. Master marketing basics and customer engagement\nWeek 5. Strengthen operations for efficiency and growth\nWeek 6. Build leadership skills for hiring and management.\nWeek 7. Manage finances and understand financial statements\nWeek 8. Learn to plan ahead with financial forecasting\nWeek 9. Address risks\, insurance\, and growth strategies\nWeek 10. Finalize your plan and prepare for the next steps \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\n\n\n\nWriting a clear and compelling mission statement\nAssessing your skills\, passions\, and resources\nCreating a strategy that aligns with your goals\nHow to test the feasibility of your idea\n\nBONUS: Business consulting is available for up to 4 hours. The requirement is to be an active Renaissance client.\n\n\n\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\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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fbusiness-prep-wbc-08-17-10-19/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Business Prep Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T190000
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SUMMARY:🖥️Incrementa tu Puntaje de Crédito (WBC 08/24/26)
DESCRIPTION:Incrementa tu puntaje de crédito: \nConsultora: Gabriela Sapp \nTener un buen puntaje de crédito puede abrir las puertas a mejores oportunidades financieras para usted y su negocio. En este taller\, aprenderá cómo funciona el sistema de crédito\, qué factores afectan su puntaje y las estrategias más efectivas para mejorarlo y mantenerlo saludable. \nLos participantes conocerán cómo leer y entender un reporte de crédito\, identificar errores comunes\, manejar deudas de manera responsable y establecer hábitos financieros que contribuyan a un historial crediticio sólido. Además\, exploraremos cómo un buen crédito puede ayudarle a acceder a financiamiento\, préstamos y otras oportunidades para el crecimiento de su negocio. \nEste taller es ideal para emprendedores y propietarios de pequeñas empresas que desean fortalecer su perfil financiero y prepararse para futuras oportunidades de acceso a capital. \nBONO: La consultoría empresarial está disponible por hasta 1 hora. El requisito es ser un cliente activo de Renaissance. \nNota: Nuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA se ofrecen al público sin discriminación. \n  \n\nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo: \n¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance? \nInicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla. \n¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance? \nComienza llenando un formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente. \n\nSCALE (Éxito\, Acceso a Capital y Liderazgo para Emprendedores) es una iniciativa impulsada por la Oficina del Defensor de la Pequeña Empresa de California (CalOSBA) para apoyar el éxito de las pequeñas empresas de nuestro estado. Nuestros socios en todo California ofrecen asesoría empresarial personalizada\, apoyo para acceder a financiamiento y capacitaciones para cada aspecto y etapa de tu negocio\, todo a un costo gratuito o muy bajo. Con SCALE\, no tienes que emprender ni hacer crecer tu negocio por tu cuenta. Estamos aquí para brindarte las herramientas\, los recursos y el apoyo que necesitas para alcanzar el éxito. \n  \n \n  \nRenaissance WBC se financia parcialmente mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. Todas las opiniones\, conclusiones y recomendaciones expresadas son las del/de los autor(es) y no necesariamente reflejan la opinión de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se ofrecen al público de forma no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad\, si se solicitan\, con al menos dos semanas de antelación. Contacto: Women Business Center\, wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fincrementa-tu-puntaje-de-credito-wbc-08-24-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Taller de Finanzas Empresariales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T200000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Google Business Profile Workshop (East Bay) (8/25/26)
DESCRIPTION:Help your business get found on Google! Learn how to create and optimize your Google Business Profile so local customers can easily find your business\, build trust\, and connect with you online. \n\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\n\n\nWhat a Google Business Profile is and why you need one\nHow to set up and fully optimize your Google Business profile\nThe basics of SEO to be found on Google\nMust-have features that make customers choose you first\nHow to track performance and drive real results from Google Search & Maps\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*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-google-business-profile-workshop-east-bay-8-25-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T183000
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CREATED:20260623T202657Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️How to Access Capital (WBC 08/26/26)
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the most important factors in starting and growing a successful business. This workshop will help entrepreneurs understand the different funding options available and how to prepare for financing opportunities. \nParticipants will learn about traditional and alternative sources of capital\, including business loans\, microloans\, grants\, lines of credit\, and community lending programs. The session will also cover what lenders look for\, how to strengthen your financial profile\, and the key documents needed when applying for funding. \nWhether you are launching a new business or looking to expand an existing one\, this workshop will provide practical guidance and resources to help you identify the right funding opportunities and increase your chances of securing capital for your business. \nBONUS: Business consulting is available for up to 1 hour. The requirement is to be an active Renaissance client.\nFacilitator: Gwendolyn Wright \n\nGwendolyn 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\, from ecommerce\, 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 with 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 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 has 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! \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\nSCALE—Success\, Capital Access\, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs—is an initiative powered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to support the success of our state’s small businesses. Our partners across the state offer personalized business advising\, funding support\, and training for every aspect and stage of your business\, all at no-or-low cost. With SCALE\, you don’t have to go it alone when starting or growing your business. \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%8fhow-to-access-capitalwbc-08-26-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T193000
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CREATED:20260702T181835Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Comenzar un Negocio con Confianza (East Bay) (9/1/26-9/29/26)
DESCRIPTION:COMENZAR UN NEGOCIO CON CONFIANZA \n\nMartes | Sep1 – Sep 29 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm por Zoom \n\n\nCon Gisela Robles \n\n\n\n¡Lanza tu negocio con confianza y una estrategia sólida! ¿Qué obtendrás en este programa de 4 semanas? \n\n\n\n\n  Definirás tu misión y Propuesta Única de Valor \n\n\n\n  Aprenderás a usar el Business Model Canvas para estructurar tu negocio \n\n\n\n  Visualizarás y perfeccionarás tu modelo empresarial \n\n\n\n  Ganarás la confianza para liderar y alcanzar el éxito \n\n\n\n¡Es tu momento de dar el primer paso hacia tu futuro empresarial! \nEste taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center \n.. \n¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento? \nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo. \n¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance? \nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla \n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance? \nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación. \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-comenzar-un-negocio-con-confianza-east-bay-8-31-26-9-21-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Comenzar un Negocio con Confianza
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T131738
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Planificacion de Negocios (East Bay) (9/24/26-11/26/26)
DESCRIPTION:PLANIFICACIÓN DE NEGOCIOS \n\n\n\nCada Jueves | SEP 24 – DEC 2 | 6 – 9 pm por Zoom \n\n\n\nCon Maestra Susana Gaama \n\n\n\n¡Prepárate para lanzar tu negocio con éxito! Durante 10 semanas aprenderas: \n\n\n\n Analiza tu mercado objetivo \n\n\n\n Conoce a fondo tu mercado \n\n\n\n Establece tu punto de equilibrio \n\n\n\n Crea tu presupuesto de inicio \n\n\n\n Disfruta de 2 horas de asesoramiento individual \n\n\n\nEste taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center \n.. \n¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento? \nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo. \n¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance? \nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla \n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance? \nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.Zoom \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-planificacion-de-negocios-east-bay-9-24-26-11-26-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Desarrollo Profesional,Taller de Empoderamiento,Taller de Finanzas Empresariales,Plan de Negocios,Taller de Estrategias de Productividad y Ventas
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