Small Business Training and Development
Whether you are starting a new business or growing and improving a current business, PCEDC offers free programs and resources to local businesses.
START UP OR GROW SERVIES
Info Sessions
Business Development Programs – 1 Hour Virtual
Take the first step by enrolling in a free 1 hour information session
- Get answers about our programs
- Get directed to the right trainings and resources
- Learn how to launch or grow your own business
LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOPS
How to Choose an Accountant
Feb 22 or March 8 | 2- Hour Virtual | 11am- 1pm
Presented by: Erik Svendsen
Available In-Person & Online . This workshop will focus on what types of CPAs are available, what services they offer, and how to select the accountant that is the right fit for you both personally and professionally. Additional discussion will include how your accountant fits with your larger professional services team and when it may be time to look for a new accountant.
ON-DEMAND LEARNING
Assessing Your Business, and Where to Go From Here
On- Demand
Presented by: Erik Svendsen
Available In-Person & Online . This workshop will focus on what types of CPAs are available, what services they offer, and how to select the accountant that is the right fit for you both personally and professionally. Additional discussion will include how your accountant fits with your larger professional services team and when it may be time to look for a new accountant.
START UP OR GROW SERIES
Business Readiness Workshop 2- Day Virtual
- February 25/26th 9-5PM, or
- March 4/5th, 9-5PM, or
- March 18/19, 9-5PM
Explore and examine your business concept or existing business in a supportive environment. Begin or enhance your business development process. Understand the most critical steps to take next.
LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOPS
Quickbooks Online Basic Topics
- Feb 26 12-2pm
- in-person or Virtual
- PAC 504 Pacific Ave, Long Beach
Presented by: Kendall Rivers DrPH, MBA
Make your accounting easy with QuickBooks Online so you can manage your business finances anywhere you go with hands-on QuickBooks Online Training.
Class 1 (2/26/23) Basic topics: business overview, navigation, chart of accounts, banking sync, receivables, payables and more.
ON-DEMAND LEARNING
E- Commerce Class - Part 1
On-Demand
Presented by: Kendall Rivers DrPH, MBA
Make your accounting easy with QuickBooks Online so you can manage your business finances anywhere you go with hands-on QuickBooks Online Training.
Class 1 (2/26/23) Basic topics: business overview, navigation, chart of accounts, banking sync, receivables, payables and more.
START UP OR GROW SERIES
Business DevelopmentProgram - 8- Week Virtual
- 8- Week Virtual
- Mon/Wed evenings, 6-8:30PM
- April 3-May 22
- Develop a robust comprehensive business plan that will support you going forward
- Learn skills that are transferable to any business
- Receive one-on-one business coaching/mentoring
- Be part of a supportive learning community of peer entrepreneurs
LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOPS
Quickbooks Online Advanced Topics
March 5 12-2pm in-person or Virtual
Presented by: Kendall Rivers DrPH, MBA
Make your accounting easy with QuickBooks Online so you can manage your business finances anywhere you go with hands-on QuickBooks Online Training.
Class 2 (3/5/23) Advanced topics: inventory management, budgeting, integrations/mapping, report customization and more.
ON-DEMAND LEARNING
E- Commerce Class - Part 2
On-Demand
Presented by: Kendall Rivers DrPH, MBA
Make your accounting easy with QuickBooks Online so you can manage your business finances anywhere you go with hands-on QuickBooks Online Training.
Class 1 (2/26/23) Basic topics: business overview, navigation, chart of accounts, banking sync, receivables, payables and more.