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Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Contributor

Step By Step Business

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

From Blog to Bestseller: The Muy Bueno Success Story

From Blog to Bestseller: The Muy Bueno Success Story

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2023

In this insightful interview with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, the founder of the Muy Bueno food blog, we delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican andLa ...

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The Freelancer’s Path: Lessons from Alli Hill’s Experience

The Freelancer’s Path: Lessons from Alli Hill’s Experience

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2023

In an enlightening conversation with Alli Hill, the founder and director of Fleurish Freelance, we delve into the intricate journey of freelancing.A ...

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Michael Nova on Building a Leading Label Printing Business

Michael Nova on Building a Leading Label Printing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on December 20, 2023

In today’s conversation, we’re speaking with Michael Nova, the CEO of Nova Custom Label Printing. With a fascinating journey thatinclude ...

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The Bark and the Bite: Building a Business in Dog Nutrition

The Bark and the Bite: Building a Business in Dog Nutrition

Carolyn Young

Published on December 15, 2023

Brutus Broth Inc, co-founded by the visionary Kim Hehir, has swiftly carved a niche for itself with its unique line of health-centric bone brothsand ...

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EYURS Journey in Korean Skincare — Interview with Annie Yu

EYURS Journey in Korean Skincare — Interview with Annie Yu

Carolyn Young

Published on December 15, 2023

EYURS stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of the Korean beauty and skincare industry, where innovation and quality converge. Co-foundedb ...

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The Blossoming Journey of Blogger Stacy Ling

The Blossoming Journey of Blogger Stacy Ling

Carolyn Young

Published on December 12, 2023

In a world where career paths are often linear and predictable, Stacy Ling‘s story stands out as a beacon of inspiration and creativity.Stacy, ...

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The Carlos Hesano Story of Building a Restoration Empire

The Carlos Hesano Story of Building a Restoration Empire

Carolyn Young

Published on December 8, 2023

In the bustling world of business, where industries continuously evolve, and competition grows fiercer by the day, it’s always enlightening to ...

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Mastering Beauty: Inside Andrea Collins’ Skincare World

Mastering Beauty: Inside Andrea Collins’ Skincare World

Carolyn Young

Published on December 8, 2023

Meet Andrea Michelle Collins, the heart and soul behind Royal Esthetics, a sanctuary where skincare transcends mere beauty treatments to become ahol ...

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From Harlem Roots to Vegan Routes: The VeganHood Story

From Harlem Roots to Vegan Routes: The VeganHood Story

Carolyn Young

Published on December 8, 2023

Welcome to our interview with Janine Smalls-Gueye and Lanise Herman-Thomas, the duo behind VeganHood, a trailblazing culinary gem nestled in thehear ...

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