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
Global Pathways for Business Growth
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This episode of Beachwood Business Compass, the City of Beachwood’s Economic Development Department, sits down with Nate Ward, Director of the Global Business Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network, for an in-depth discussion on international business growth.
With extensive global experience across the manufacturing and banking industries, Nate brings insight into today’s export challenges and the expanding opportunities available in international markets. He explores how local companies are successfully navigating sales, logistics, marketing, pricing, research, and product development beyond U.S. borders, and how the SBDC Export Assistance Network is helping businesses identify and pursue new global opportunities.
The conversation also highlights mentorship initiatives and peer collaboratives that connect like-minded companies, fostering shared learning and strategic growth. This episode offers practical guidance and inspiration for businesses looking to expand their reach and compete on a global scale.