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Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Expertise

Entrepreneurship education, business management, business strategy

Currently

Senior Business Writer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, The Ohio State University

Carolyn Young has over 25 years of experience in business in various roles, including bank management, marketing management, and business education.

She has written business plans for companies with complex products and business models, including a technology company that built a search engine optimization tool, a biotechnology company, and an online marketplace. She has helped several startup companies get off the ground.

She is the author of several entrepreneurship textbooks, and she created related entrepreneurship curriculum that has been taught in universities internationally. Titles include Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, and Lean Accelerator. The textbooks were part of an online learning platform designed for high school and college students. She was the Direct of Product Development for the company, Venture Highway, that launched the platform.

Carolyn also has expertise in financial business writing, with numerous financial whitepapers under her belt, as well as a technical manual for Chief Financial Officers.

She has been a freelance business writer for over ten years and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The Ohio State University. She is also the author of a novel, The Perfect View.

Carolyn has been featured in many online publications. Some of them include:

Recent articles

How Bombay Eats Brings Authentic Indian Cuisine to Chicago

How Bombay Eats Brings Authentic Indian Cuisine to Chicago

Carolyn Young

Published on September 2, 2024

Ali Dewjee and his wife Falguni embarked on a flavorful mission 14 years ago when they founded Bombay Eats, originally known as Bombay Wraps. With a ...

How to Succeed in Freight Dispatching with Integrity and Faith

How to Succeed in Freight Dispatching with Integrity and Faith

Carolyn Young

Published on August 28, 2024

Revival Corporations is a beacon of resilience and opportunity in the competitive logistics industry. Under the leadership of Jillian Williams, this ...

How Banana Nails Built a Full-Service Hub for Nail Professionals

How Banana Nails Built a Full-Service Hub for Nail Professionals

Carolyn Young

Published on August 28, 2024

Meet Anastasiia Rozdobutko, who has transformed from a skilled nail artist to the innovative business mind behind Banana Nails. Her journey is ablen ...

How Painless Notary Simplifies the Process with Mobile Services

How Painless Notary Simplifies the Process with Mobile Services

Carolyn Young

Published on August 26, 2024

In an industry traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions, Kyle Beam is challenging the status quo with Painless Notary, a company dedicatedt ...

How to Launch a Fashion Collection: Advice from Sarah Shaw

How to Launch a Fashion Collection: Advice from Sarah Shaw

Carolyn Young

Published on August 26, 2024

Meet Sarah Shaw, a force of knowledge and experience in the fashion industry. As a seasoned fashion entrepreneur, product designer, business coach,a ...

I Want to Start a Business But Have No Ideas

I Want to Start a Business But Have No Ideas

Carolyn Young

Published on August 7, 2024

What to do if you’re itching to start a business, but that perfect idea just doesn’t come to mind? Luckily for you, we have an answer (or rather ...

Customer Relationship Management Best Practices

Customer Relationship Management Best Practices

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Customer relationship management (CRM) is no longer just a transactional process. Now, it’s a must for any business looking to thrive in thiscusto ...

Funding Solutions for Small Businesses

Funding Solutions for Small Businesses

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Starting a small business is more than just a dream; it’s a bold leap into innovation, passion, and resilience. Yet, one of the most dauntingchall ...

Business Insurance Strategies for Comprehensive Coverage

Business Insurance Strategies for Comprehensive Coverage

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

When it comes to steering a business through the unpredictable waters of commerce, insurance isn’t just a lifebuoy — it’s the unsunghe ...