People go to flea markets for all sorts of reasons. Some look for bargains, some seek out treasures and collectibles, while still others just go tos ...
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
13 Flea Market Business Ideas
Carolyn Young
Published on April 1, 2023
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12 Golf Business Ideas
Carolyn Young
Published on April 1, 2023
Many Americans are obsessed with golf and spend all their free time on the links. And their numbers are growing fast – more than 2 millionAmerican ...
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13 Business Opportunities in Financial Services
Carolyn Young
Published on April 1, 2023
Do you have a degree in finance or serious accounting skills? If so, now is a great time to start your own financial business and stop drivingsomebo ...
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16 Weekend Business Ideas
Carolyn Young
Published on April 1, 2023
The age of the side hustle is here, with more and more people getting in on the entrepreneurial game. Some just want to make extra cash, some aredev ...
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How to Open a Loaded Tea Shop in 13 Steps
Carolyn Young
Published on April 1, 2023
Important elements to think about when starting your loaded teashop: Develop unique and flavorful tea recipes — Focus on creating a varietyof ...
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How to Open a Charming Wine Shop
Carolyn Young
Published on March 19, 2023
Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to open a wineshop: Permits and location — Obtain the necessary permits andlice ...
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How to Start Your Own Antiques & Vintage Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 19, 2023
Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start an antiquestore: Location and security — Choose a location that iseasi ...
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How to Start a Real Estate Investment Company
Carolyn Young
Published on March 14, 2023
Important elements to think about when starting your real estate investmentcompany: Define your investment strategy — Develop a soundinvestme ...
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How to Sell on eBay: 13 Easy Steps for Beginners
Carolyn Young
Published on March 14, 2023
Important elements to think about when starting your eBaybusiness: Define your niche and what items you’ll sell — Choose a specificnich ...
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