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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

4 Disadvantages of Forming an LLC

4 Disadvantages of Forming an LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on July 2, 2022

If you’re starting a business, you may be considering forming a limited liability company (LLC). An LLC has many benefits including liabilityprote ...

38 Creative Small Business Ideas to Inspire You

38 Creative Small Business Ideas to Inspire You

Carolyn Young

Published on June 30, 2022

Want to express your creativity and be your own boss? There are many creative business ideas out there that can help you check both boxes, and makeg ...

23 Inspiring Etsy Shop Ideas for Online Sellers

23 Inspiring Etsy Shop Ideas for Online Sellers

Carolyn Young

Published on June 30, 2022

Etsy is a global online marketplace where crafters and small businesses can offer unique handmade items and personalized gift ideas. As of 2023, the ...

How to Start an LLC in New Hampshire in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in New Hampshire in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on June 25, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) in NewHampshire: Choose a name for your New Hampshire LLC: Yourb ...

30 Profitable and High-Demand Ecommerce Business Ideas

30 Profitable and High-Demand Ecommerce Business Ideas

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

If you’re considering starting a business, e-commerce seems like a natural choice, since more and more people are looking for goods and serviceson ...

How to Start a Bank: Planning, Funding, and Execution

How to Start a Bank: Planning, Funding, and Execution

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting abank: Licensing — You will need many licenses and approvals to start a bank.Th ...

How to Start a Zoo: Cost, Location, and Profit Potential

How to Start a Zoo: Cost, Location, and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching yourZOO: Define your concept — Decide on the type of zoo you want tocreate, ...

How to Start a Hospital: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

How to Start a Hospital: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Carolyn Young

Published on June 17, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when you are starting ahospital: Licenses and permits — You will need several licenses andper ...

How to Start a Call Center Business (with Checklist)

How to Start a Call Center Business (with Checklist)

Carolyn Young

Published on June 17, 2022

Here are the most important things to know about when starting a callcenter: Location (office/virtual) — It’s a good idea to considerstarti ...