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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

13 Steps to Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

13 Steps to Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

Carolyn Young

Published on December 22, 2021

Important factors to remember as you launch your virtual assistantbusiness: Niche — Decide on the types of virtual assistant services youwill ...

Canine Care and Fun: How to Open a Doggy Daycare

Canine Care and Fun: How to Open a Doggy Daycare

Carolyn Young

Published on December 22, 2021

Here are the most important things to consider when starting your doggydaycare: Location — Choose a suitable location that is easilyaccessibl ...

From Idea to Apparel: Steps to Launch a T-Shirt Business

From Idea to Apparel: Steps to Launch a T-Shirt Business

Carolyn Young

Published on December 22, 2021

These are the key elements to think about when starting your T-shirtbusiness: Define your niche — Decide on the types of t-shirts you willoff ...

How to Start a Grocery Store: Cost and Profit Potential

How to Start a Grocery Store: Cost and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2021

These are the key elements to think about when starting your grocerystore: Location — Choose a high-traffic location with good visibility and ...

How to Start a Bed & Breakfast Business (with Checklist)

How to Start a Bed & Breakfast Business (with Checklist)

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2021

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting yourB&B: Location — Being near popular tourist attractions or in apicturesq ...

Discover the Secrets to a Successful Junk Removal Startup

Discover the Secrets to a Successful Junk Removal Startup

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2021

Here are the most important things to consider when starting your junk removalbusiness: Licenses and permits — You will need a waste carrierl ...

How to Start a General Contracting Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a General Contracting Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2021

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your general contractingbusiness: Choose a niche or specialization — Specializingin ...

13 Steps to Start Your Own Construction Business

13 Steps to Start Your Own Construction Business

Carolyn Young

Published on December 20, 2021

Here are the most essential things you need to consider when starting a constructioncompany: Decide on your specialty — Focus on a niche todi ...

How to Open a Car Dealership and Thrive in the Market

How to Open a Car Dealership and Thrive in the Market

Carolyn Young

Published on December 20, 2021

Here are the most important considerations when you are starting your car dealershipbusiness: Location — The location should align with thede ...