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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 Business With Your Cricut Machine

How to Start a Business With Your Cricut Machine

Carolyn Young

Published on February 6, 2022

Here are the most essential factors to consider when starting your cricutbusiness:  Supplies and equipment — Invest in a high-qualityCri ...

How to Start Your Online Personal Training Business

How to Start Your Online Personal Training Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 5, 2022

Essential factors to keep in mind when beginning your online personal trainingbusiness: Define your services — Decide on the types ofpersonal ...

Your Journey to Starting a Distillery Business

Your Journey to Starting a Distillery Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 4, 2022

Here are the most important things to know about when starting yourdistillery: Location and facility — Choose a location that complies withzo ...

What Is a Sole Proprietorship?

What Is a Sole Proprietorship?

Carolyn Young

Published on February 4, 2022

If you’re starting a business, the type of business entity you choose is absolutely crucial. One of your options is a sole proprietorship. Ify ...

Interior Inspirations: Your Guide to Starting a Home Decor Business

Interior Inspirations: Your Guide to Starting a Home Decor Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 4, 2022

Take these crucial factors into consideration when starting your home decorbusiness: Location — Choose a location with high foot traffic andg ...

How to Start Your Own Crystal Business

How to Start Your Own Crystal Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 1, 2022

Here are the most important things you should consider when starting your crystalbusiness: Location — If you plan to open a physical retailst ...

How to Launch a Self-Defense Training Business

How to Launch a Self-Defense Training Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 1, 2022

Key considerations to keep in mind when launching your self-defense trainingbusiness: Define your services — Decide on the types ofself-defen ...

From Patterns to Profits: Starting Your Sewing Business

From Patterns to Profits: Starting Your Sewing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 1, 2022

Important elements to think about when starting your sewingbusiness: Niche — Decide on the types of sewing services you will offer, such ascu ...

How to Start a Dance Studio in 13 Steps

How to Start a Dance Studio in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on February 1, 2022

Here are the most important aspects you need to know about when starting your dancestudio: Location — You need a space that is accessible and ...