Beachwood Business Compass
Welcome to the Beachwood Business Compass, a podcast created by the City of Beachwood's Office of Economic Development (OED). The OED designed this podcast with local entrepreneurs and small businesses in mind. This comprehensive guide provides resources to navigate the hyper-local business community. Whether you're an established enterprise, a growing startup, or a small business owner, the Beachwood Business Compass supplies the insight and inspiration you need to chart your path to success.
At The Beachwood Business Compass, our mission is simple: to connect local businesses with the tools, insights, and opportunities they need to thrive. By sharing success stories, offering expert advice, and spotlighting premier business resources, we aim to empower Beachwood businesses to achieve growth, overcome challenges, and unlock new possibilities.
Beachwood Business Compass
The Business Growth Wheel: Strategic Growth with the SBDC
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In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we sit down with Katie Van Dyke, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to explore how businesses can gain momentum using the SBDC Growth Wheel.
Katie shares how the SBDC empowers entrepreneurs and business owners across Northeast Ohio with tailored strategies, expert consulting, and connections to key resources like APEX, JumpStart, Bounce, and ECDI. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established venture, tune in to learn how strategic positioning and community support can drive long-term growth.