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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

Starting a Business in Illinois: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Illinois: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 20, 2021

Illinois is a state of contrasts, home to the US’ third largest city, Chicago, yet known as The Prairie State, with endless open spaces andfar ...

Starting a Cake Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a Cake Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 20, 2021

Here are the most important aspects to consider when opening a cakebusiness: Location — It’s a good idea to set up your cake business inbus ...

What Is a Registered Agent for an LLC?

What Is a Registered Agent for an LLC?

Carolyn Young

Published on September 10, 2021

In most states, when you form an LLC, you need a registered agent. A registered agent is a person or business that is authorized to accept legal,tax ...

Starting a Business in Connecticut: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Connecticut: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 3, 2021

If you have a good business idea and strong drive, you could probably succeed in any state. But you’d have a much better chance inConnecticut, ...

Starting a Business in Colorado: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Colorado: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 3, 2021

Colorado is a state known for amazing natural landscapes and vast outdoor recreation options. But besides the natural environment, it is also hometo ...

How to Start an LLC in 8 Easy Steps

How to Start an LLC in 8 Easy Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on September 2, 2021

A limited liability company (LLC) is an increasingly popular business structure for startups in the US, offering liability protection for ownershipa ...

How to Register a Business Name

How to Register a Business Name

Carolyn Young

Published on August 20, 2021

The name of the business is a critical element for any company, especially a new startup. The name should be uncomplicated, reflect your productsand ...

How to Get a Business License in 5 Steps

How to Get a Business License in 5 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on August 20, 2021

If you are starting a new business, it’s important to make sure you’re in compliance with all laws at the local, state, and federallevels.  ...

Starting a Business in Alaska: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Alaska: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on August 19, 2021

Alaska may have a small economy and be the coldest of all US states, but it’s warm and welcoming to a wide variety of businesses. As thepandem ...