YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Joe Nay, owner of Ohio Wood Burner Ltd., credits the Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University with helping turn his side project into a full-time enterprise.
Specializing in seasoned firewood delivery for homeowners and restaurants, Nay said he lacked formal business training and relied on the SBDC to provide guidance in areas such as accounting, forecasting, marketing and supply chain logistics. The center also helped him build a website, improve online visibility and create professional branding materials.
Nay said the support he received was critical in validating his business concept and building confidence at a vulnerable stage of his entrepreneurial journey.
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