Minnesota is a big Midwestern state known for its 10,000 lakes, the biggest mall in America, and the Twin Cities. Several Fortune 500 companies areh ...
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
Starting a Business in Minnesota: 13-Step Guide
Carolyn Young
Published on September 29, 2021
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Starting a Business in Mississippi: 13-Step Guide
Carolyn Young
Published on September 29, 2021
Mississippi is a southern state known for its namesake river and as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and Oprah Winfrey! If you’re planning tost ...
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Starting a Business in Maryland: 13-Step Guide
Carolyn Young
Published on September 29, 2021
Maryland is one of the original 13 colonies and the birthplace of the national anthem, which means it’s a crucial part of American history.Itâ ...
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How to Start a Corporation in 8 Steps
Carolyn Young
Published on September 28, 2021
When starting a business, one of the most important decisions to make is which type of business entity to form. A corporation is often the choice of ...
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6 Advantages of Forming an LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on September 28, 2021
When starting a new business, choosing a business entity type is one of the most important decisions you’llmake. Many startup ownerschoose ...
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How to Start Your Own Skincare Line in 13 Steps
Carolyn Young
Published on September 27, 2021
When launching your skincare business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Niche — ​​Decide on the types of skincare products you willof ...
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How to Choose a Business Structure
Carolyn Young
Published on September 26, 2021
Starting a business can be stressful, even overwhelming. The last thing you need is one more issue to think about, but you really should take thetim ...
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8 Blue Collar Business Ideas for Hands-On Entrepreneurs
Carolyn Young
Published on September 22, 2021
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, starting a blue-collar business is a tried and tested way to earn a good living. Thanks to increasedco ...
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Starting a Business in Indiana: 13-Step Guide
Carolyn Young
Published on September 20, 2021
The Hoosier State is mainly known for sports, particularly basketball and the Indianapolis 500. But it’s also built a strong reputation whenit ...
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