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Women Mean Business
PRESENTED BY THE RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: 275 Fifth Street (at Folsom), San Francisco, California 94103

Renaissance SoMa's monthly women's networking, Women Mean Business. Come enjoy a light dinner, hear from inspirational speakers and panelists and participate in structured networking activities. We strive to help local business women learn new things, build their networks and ultimately grow their businesses.

Join us for an informative evening with the founder and owner of Ace Mailing, a family owned printing and mailing business in San Francisco. Gwen will share lessons learned from her own entrepreneurial journey as well as insights on "Direct Marketing in the Social Media Landscape." Come for inspiration, a chance to grow your network and pointers on how direct marketing can benefit your business.
 
Community Announcements
The Watermark Entrepreneur Conference 2017
FEATURING ADVISORS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO SBDC & MORE
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Time: 9:30 -4:30
Location: Fenwick & West, Mountain View 801 California St., Mountain View, CA

Women are a more powerful presence in business than ever, as entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Join us for a half-day packed with real-world know-how, firsthand experiences and an in-depth look at the entrepreneurial climate today - all designed to help entrepreneurial women take their businesses (and their careers) to the next level.
Featuring Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO, TaskRabbit , and Amy Chang, Founder, Accompany and our very own Gabriela Sapp, MBA, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Member and SBDC Loan Advisor.
 
Sapp will lend her expertise to the Follow the Money panel, which will cover the challenges - and opportunities - women face when it comes to funding. Other sessions include Risk Taking: Giant Leaps vs. Small Steps, Team Building is Everything, Marketing That's Creative - Not Costly and The Big Pitch Competition.
The conference is open to everyone. For the full roster of speakers, panelists and session topics, and to register please go to:
 
Upcoming  No-Cost Workshops
Introduction to Online Marketing and Social Media
Wednesday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
455 Market St., Suite #600,  6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Class one of "Social Media and Online Marketing Made Simple Series": In this class you will learn what online marketing is, an introduction to social media channels, how to evaluate what's right for your business, and what you'll need to get started. This is the first class in a five class series.
Click here to register
10 Best Practices for Business Success on Facebook & Twitter 
Wednesday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
455 Market St., Suite #600,  6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Class two of "Social Media and Online Marketing Made Simple Series": In this class learn how Facebook and Twitter work, best practices, success stories from other businesses who are winning it, and tools to save you time. Connecting the dots from social media to sales!
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How to Grow your Business with Pinterest & Instagram
Wednesday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
455 Market St., Suite #600,  6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Class three of "Social Media and Online Marketing Made Simple Series": In this class discover how Pinterest and Instagram work, success stories from other businesses who are winning it, and tools to save you time and money. Connecting the dots from social media to sales!
Click here to register
Small Business Bookkeeping 
Thursday, September 28, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
455 Market St., Suite #600,  6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Existing and prospective business owners will have the opportunity to learn about various bookkeeping aspects to help their business. Topics include cash vs. accrual accounting, proper accounting data flow processes, budgeting, the purpose of different financial reports, differences in computer accounting systems, cash management and much more.
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Youtube & LinkedIn for Small Business
Wednesday, October 4, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
455 Market St., Suite #600,  6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Class four of "Social Media and Online Marketing Made Simple Series": In this class explore how You Tube and Snap Chat work, successful ideas from other businesses who are winning it, and tools to save you time and money. Connecting the dots from social media to sales!
Click here to register
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