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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 Open a Pizza Shop: Cost & Profit Potential

How to Open a Pizza Shop: Cost & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on March 25, 2022

Here are the most important factors to think about when you are opening a pizzashop: Type — Decide on the kind of pizza you will offer.Consid ...

Turning Repossession into Profits: Start Your Repo Business

Turning Repossession into Profits: Start Your Repo Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 25, 2022

Consider these crucial factors when launching your repobusiness: Licenses — Many states require a repossession license or permit to operatele ...

Turning Words into Income: How to Start a Copywriting Venture

Turning Words into Income: How to Start a Copywriting Venture

Carolyn Young

Published on March 25, 2022

Here are the most important aspects of starting a copywritingbusiness: Expertise and niche — It’s a good idea to choose a niche you arefami ...

From Concept to Big Top: Opening a Circus Business

From Concept to Big Top: Opening a Circus Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 23, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting your circusbusiness: Location — Choose a location that’s accessible to yourau ...

13 Steps to Set Up a Music Recording Studio

13 Steps to Set Up a Music Recording Studio

Carolyn Young

Published on March 23, 2022

These are the key elements to think about when starting your recordingstudio: Niche — Decide on the types of services you will offer, such as ...

How to Start Your Own Lingerie Line in 13 Steps

How to Start Your Own Lingerie Line in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 23, 2022

Here are the most important things to consider when starting your lingeriebusiness: Market research — Understand the demand for lingerie inyo ...

How to Start a Profitable Snow Plowing Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Profitable Snow Plowing Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 23, 2022

Important elements to think about when starting your snow plowingbusiness: Licenses and permits — In many areas, operating a snow plow truckr ...

Turning Timber into Profits: Start a Woodworking Business

Turning Timber into Profits: Start a Woodworking Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 23, 2022

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your woodworkingbusiness: Woodworking equipment — Invest in high-quality tools ande ...

How to Start an LLC in Tennessee in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Tennessee in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 22, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inTennessee: Choose a name for your Tennessee LLC: Your business ...