I’ve been dreaming about starting my own business and I finally decided to do something about it. Earlier this year, I signed up for the small business training program through Renaissance. It was a comprehensive 3 month program, held every Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 3 hours a night. My days were long and weekends were occupied with homework and research….but so worth it!! There were 6 parts to my training – business planning, marketing, accounting/finances, management, and individual consultations. If you do your work and do it diligently, you will graduate from the program, with a business plan in hand. A business plan that YOU created.
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My instructors, specifically Paul and Melinda, are fabulous at what they do. Words cannot express the appreciation and gratitude I have for them. Thank you for continually teaching this program with much enthusiasm and genuine interest about each student’s aspirations day in and day out! I don’t know how you guys do it, but you do it well, and with humor! =)
My favorite part of this program is when they bring in guest speakers (previous students) who have succeeded in establishing their businesses. Who would have known that a lot of these restaurants/stores all over the bay area were previous students? And the networking you develop is unbelievable! So much support!
There were 25 of us in my class – I wish them all the best of luck in pursuing their dreams and I hope to see their businesses pop up all around Oakland/SF area….including mine. =)
For anyone wanting to become an entrepeneur, what’s holding you back? Sign up!
