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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 to Create a Successful Veterinary Practice

How to Create a Successful Veterinary Practice

Carolyn Young

Published on June 25, 2023

Important factors to remember as you launch your veterinarypractice: Services — Decide on the types of veterinary services you will offer,suc ...

Luxe Lotions: Starting a Successful Body Butter Business

Luxe Lotions: Starting a Successful Body Butter Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Key details to focus on when starting your body butterbusiness: Formulation — Develop high-quality body butter formulations that meetcustomer ...

How to Start an RV Park: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

How to Start an RV Park: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Vital aspects to consider when kicking off your RVpark: Location — Select a scenic location with adequate space for RV sites, additionalcampi ...

Steps to Building a Mini Golf Course Business

Steps to Building a Mini Golf Course Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Essential points to keep in mind for a successful mini golfcourse: Choose a location — Select a location with adequate space for the minigolf ...

How to Start Freshwater Shrimp Farming Business

How to Start Freshwater Shrimp Farming Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your shrimp farmingbusiness: Choose a location — Select a suitable location withacc ...

How to Start a Laser Engraving and Cutting Business

How to Start a Laser Engraving and Cutting Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 13, 2023

Critical elements to remember when establishing your laser engravingbusiness: Laser engraving machine — Invest in a high-quality laserengravi ...

Gaming Ventures: Steps to Open a Casino

Gaming Ventures: Steps to Open a Casino

Carolyn Young

Published on June 13, 2023

Starting your casino? Here are the most vitalconsiderations: Services — Decide on the types of games and services you will offer, such asslot ...

How to Start a Bamboo Farm: Cost, Land & Profit Potential

How to Start a Bamboo Farm: Cost, Land & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 7, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start a bamboofarm: Location and zoning — Choose a location with optimalgrow ...

How to Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business: Essential Tips

How to Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business: Essential Tips

Carolyn Young

Published on June 7, 2023

When opening your bookkeeping business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Professional certification — Consider obtaining certificationfro ...