Our Classes
software which allowed eDev staff to teach mobile computer
classes in rural parts of Oregon.
Classes, workshops, and peer groups offer a framework to understand how to start and develop a business. Each class is general in scope and focuses on building the participant’s business skills and knowledge of business topics.
Workshops are offered to further business knowledge in specific topic areas related to client needs. Peer groups are fostered to provide networking and problem solving opportunities for participants that can further their business goals.
Typical Classes Offered:
-Classes for entrepreneurs focused on Self-Employment, including How to Evaluate and Refine Your Idea and How to Write a Business Plan; basic marketing and accounting classes.
-Classes for entrepreneurs pursuing a Micro-Business, including Feasibility Study and Business Plan and extending to cash flow and management topics.
-Classes are arranged by Topic and recommended for Start-Up, Survival or Break Even/Early Growth stages of the business.
Please check our Summer Class Schedule for a list of upcoming classes.
- How to Start A Business
- Feasibility
- Business Plan
- Marketing
- Networking
- Personal Finance
- Cash Flow Game
- Bookkeeping Classes
Web Marketing and Social Media
Due to interest from our clients, eDev is expanding the number and types
of online marketing classes offered. We have a range of online
marketing from social media, web marketing, online networking, and
buying/selling on eBay.
Bookkeeping and accounting are very important for any business, regardless of size. Many new small business owners fail to maintain an accurate set of books and operate out of their checkbook. These business owners who fail to maintain a separate checking account for their own business may be unknowingly subsidizing their business with their own personal savings.
eDev offers both a basic and advanced bookkeeping class as well as a QuickBooks class each quarter. The classes are taught in a computer lab with PowerPoint slides that are available for download. The basic and advanced bookkeeping class is a hands on class in which participants analyze business transactions and determine which accounts to debit or credit. The bookkeeping classes are also available online.
Computer Classes
eDev offers a variety of computer classes such as Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint. These classes, which are taught in the computer lab, are not offered regularly; if you are interesed in taking a specific computer course, please contact eDev staff. MicroSoft Office Online offers training courses in MicroSoft Office 2003 and MicroSoft Office 2007. Click here to access these trainings. If you wish to receive credit for taking these courses, please contact eDev staff.
