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Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Contributor

Step By Step Business

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 an LLC in Virginia in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Virginia in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 17, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inVirginia: Choose a name for your Virginia LLC: Your businessna ...

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Building from the Top: Steps to Launch a Roofing Business

Building from the Top: Steps to Launch a Roofing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Consider these crucial factors when launching your roofingcompany: Services — Decide on the types of roofing services you will offer, such as ...

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How to Start an LLC in Alabama in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Alabama in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inAlabama: Choose a name for your Alabama LLC: Your businessname ...

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How to Start an LLC in West Virginia in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in West Virginia in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Wisconsin in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Wisconsin in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Wyoming in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Wyoming in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inWyoming: Choose a name for your Wyoming LLC: Your businessname ...

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How to Start a Profitable Window Tinting Business

How to Start a Profitable Window Tinting Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Consider these crucial factors when launching your window tintingbusiness: Skills and certifications — Develop essential skills such asprecis ...

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How to Start Your Own Personal Shopping Business

How to Start Your Own Personal Shopping Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Consider these crucial factors when launching your personal shopperbusiness: Range of services — Decide on the range of services you willoffe ...

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How to Start an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Pennsylvania in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inPennsylvania: Choose a name for your Pennsylvania LLC: Yourbus ...

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