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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 Digital Marketing Agency (with Free Checklist)

How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency (with Free Checklist)

Carolyn Young

Published on February 10, 2022

Here are the most important considerations when starting a digital marketingagency: Focus on one niche — Determine what specific digitalmarke ...

How are Profits Split in an LLC?

How are Profits Split in an LLC?

Carolyn Young

Published on February 9, 2022

If you’re forming a limited liability company (LLC) with other members, it’s vitally important that you understand how profits and losses areall ...

Complete Guide on How to Start a Dumpster Rental Business

Complete Guide on How to Start a Dumpster Rental Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 9, 2022

Here is what you need to know before starting your dumpster rentalbusiness: Purchase equipment — Invest in high-quality dumpsters and areliab ...

Steps to Create a Successful Cybersecurity Business

Steps to Create a Successful Cybersecurity Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 9, 2022

Here are the most essential aspects of starting your cybersecuritybusiness: Choose an area of expertise — Decide on your focus areas, such as ...

How to Create an Online Course That Sells

How to Create an Online Course That Sells

Carolyn Young

Published on February 9, 2022

Important reminders for launching your online coursesbusiness: Define your niche — Decide on the types of courses you will offer, such asprof ...

Shaping the Digital World: Starting a Web Design Business

Shaping the Digital World: Starting a Web Design Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 7, 2022

Key details to focus on when starting your web designbusiness: Home office setup — Create a dedicated home office space that is quiet,comfort ...

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC: Where to Form an LLC?

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC: Where to Form an LLC?

Carolyn Young

Published on February 7, 2022

If you’re starting a business and forming a limited liability company (LLC), you may have heard that certain states are more favorable for LLCs,in ...

How to Buy a Car Under an LLC in 6 Steps

How to Buy a Car Under an LLC in 6 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on February 7, 2022

If you have a limited liability company (LLC) and you’re buying a car for business purposes, you might be thinking of buying the car in your LLCna ...

How to Start a Wedding Planning Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Wedding Planning Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on February 7, 2022

Important reminders for launching your wedding planningbusiness: Meeting space — Set up a professional space to meet with clients, either aty ...