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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 Start a Hotel: Cost, Location and Profit Potential

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

Carolyn Young

Published on June 7, 2022

Starting your hotel? Here are the most vitalconsiderations: Location — Choose a location that is accessible and attractive to your targetmark ...

How to Start a Law Firm: Cost and Legal Requirements

How to Start a Law Firm: Cost and Legal Requirements

Carolyn Young

Published on June 7, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting your lawfirm: Licensing — Ensure you and any partners have the necessarylicense ...

How to Start a Funeral Home in 13 Steps

How to Start a Funeral Home in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on June 7, 2022

Here are a few things you should consider before starting your funeralhome: Location — Choose a location that is accessible and appropriatefo ...

19 Top Consulting Business Ideas for Aspiring Advisors

19 Top Consulting Business Ideas for Aspiring Advisors

Carolyn Young

Published on June 6, 2022

If you’re looking for a business to start, consulting offers a world of options. The US consulting industry has grown 30% in the last decade torea ...

How to Start Your Own Investment Company in 13 Steps

How to Start Your Own Investment Company in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on June 6, 2022

Essential points to keep in mind for a successful investmentcompany: Services — Decide on the types of investment services you will offer,suc ...

How to Start a Project Management Consulting Business

How to Start a Project Management Consulting Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 5, 2022

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your project managementcompany: Certification — Get relevant project managementcert ...

How to Start a Magazine: Cost, Planning and Profit Potential

How to Start a Magazine: Cost, Planning and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 4, 2022

Here are the important elements to think about when starting yourmagazine: Niche — Choose a niche you are passionate about, such as fitnessan ...

How to Start a YouTube Channel and Make Money

How to Start a YouTube Channel and Make Money

Carolyn Young

Published on June 4, 2022

Key considerations to keep in mind when launching your YouTubebusiness: Define your niche — Choose a specific niche or theme for your YouTube ...

How to Start a Medical Transportation Business

How to Start a Medical Transportation Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 4, 2022

Here are the most essential aspects to consider when starting a medical transportationbusiness: Permits — You will need the necessary permits ...