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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

Shine on: How to Start a Car Detailing Business

Shine on: How to Start a Car Detailing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 5, 2022

Here are the most important details about starting a car detailingbusiness: Invest in equipment — You will need high-quality equipment,tools, ...

How to Start Your Own Professional Organizing Business

How to Start Your Own Professional Organizing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 5, 2022

When opening your professional organizing business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Services — Decide on the types of organizingservices ...

How to Start and Grow a Profitable Yard Card Business

How to Start and Grow a Profitable Yard Card Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 5, 2022

Starting your yard sign business? Here are the most vitalconsiderations: Design — Offer custom design services to create unique andeye-catchi ...

Metal Mastery: Steps to Start a Welding Business

Metal Mastery: Steps to Start a Welding Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 5, 2022

Key aspects to consider when initiating your weldingbusiness: Welding equipment — Invest in high-quality welding equipment and tools, such as ...

13 Steps to Starting a Home Staging Business

13 Steps to Starting a Home Staging Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 3, 2022

When launching your home staging business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Skills and certifications — Ensure you have strong interiorde ...

Starting a Dog Breeding Business: Key Steps to Success

Starting a Dog Breeding Business: Key Steps to Success

Carolyn Young

Published on January 3, 2022

Here are the most important aspects of starting your dog breedingbusiness: Location and facilities — Ensure you have adequate space andfacili ...

How to Start Your Own Notary Business in 13 Steps

How to Start Your Own Notary Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on December 31, 2021

Consider these crucial factors when launching your notarybusiness: Become a notary public — Ensure you meet your state’s eligibilityreq ...

How to Start a Thrift Store: Cost and Profit Potential

How to Start a Thrift Store: Cost and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on December 31, 2021

Important elements to think about when starting your thriftstore: Choose a location — Select a high-traffic location with good visibility,suc ...

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you may be considering forming a limited liability company (LLC) and have heard that you need to file articles ofor ...