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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 Transfer an LLC Ownership

How to Transfer an LLC Ownership

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

At some point in your entrepreneurial journey you may need to transfer ownership in your limited liability company (LLC), in part or in full. Maybey ...

From Grain to Glass: Starting a Brewery

From Grain to Glass: Starting a Brewery

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Here are the most important aspects of starting abrewery: Licenses and permits — Before you can begin brewing, you’ll need to apply for ...

How to Open a Bookstore in 13 Steps

How to Open a Bookstore in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Here are the key factors to consider when you are launching yourbookstore: Location — Choose a location with a lot of foot traffic or parking ...

Starting a Business in Washington: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Washington: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helen’s, three national parks, one of the country’s few rain forests — Washington is home to so many natural wonders, ...

Starting a Business in Wisconsin: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Wisconsin: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Wisconsin is often called America’s Dairyland, probably because it’s the US’ largest dairy producer. It’s the birthplace of several topAmeri ...

Starting a Business in West Virginia: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in West Virginia: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Camping, white-water rafting, and rock climbing are all popular outdoor activities in West Virginia, aka the Mountain State. It’s also known forco ...

Starting a Business in Virginia: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Virginia: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Virginia, the home state of eight presidents, is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of a nation. It has a history of invention, giving theworld ...

Starting a Business in Texas: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Texas: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Texas, known as The Lonestar State, is home to the Alamo, and the major cities of Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Its sprawling landscape includes ...

Starting a Business in Vermont: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Vermont: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on December 7, 2021

Did you know Vermont was once its own country with its own currency? That was a long time ago, but today’s Vermont is still full of surprises.It†...