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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

Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Successful Glamping Business

Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Successful Glamping Business

Carolyn Young

Published on April 1, 2022

These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching your glampingbusiness:  Location — Choose a picturesque and accessible ...

How to Start Your Own Bubble Tea Business

How to Start Your Own Bubble Tea Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 31, 2022

Here are the most important things to consider when starting a bubble teabusiness: Location — Choose a location that’s in a high foottraffi ...

Words in Motion: How to Launch a Translation Agency

Words in Motion: How to Launch a Translation Agency

Carolyn Young

Published on March 30, 2022

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your translationagency: Niche — Decide on the types of translation services youwill ...

How to Start a Sports Trading Card Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Sports Trading Card Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 30, 2022

Starting your sports trading card business? Here are the most vitalconsiderations: Define your niche — Decide on the types of sports tradingc ...

A Complete Guide to Start a Profitable Tea Business

A Complete Guide to Start a Profitable Tea Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 29, 2022

These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching your teabusiness: Define your niche — Decide on the types of tea you willof ...

How to Start an Independent Music Production Company

How to Start an Independent Music Production Company

Carolyn Young

Published on March 29, 2022

Important elements to think about when starting your music productioncompany: Studio location — Choose a suitable location for your studio.Co ...

How to Start a Successful Calligraphy Business (with Checklist)

How to Start a Successful Calligraphy Business (with Checklist)

Carolyn Young

Published on March 29, 2022

Here are the most important aspects of starting a calligraphybusiness: Find your niche — Focus on one niche or specialization to stand outfro ...

How to Start Your Own Journal Business

How to Start Your Own Journal Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 29, 2022

When establishing your journal business, consider these significantfactors: Design — Create unique and high-quality journal designs thatstand ...

Navigating the Waters of a Charter Boat Business Startup

Navigating the Waters of a Charter Boat Business Startup

Carolyn Young

Published on March 26, 2022

Here are the most important things to know when you are starting your charter boatbusiness: Location — Choose a location that’s close tothe ...