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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 Start an Online Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start an Online Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 13, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start an onlinebusiness: Niche and type of business — Define your niche andd ...

Surf and Serve: Launching Your Internet Cafe Business

Surf and Serve: Launching Your Internet Cafe Business

Carolyn Young

Published on September 8, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start an internetcafe: Location — Choose a location that is easilyaccessible ...

How to Start a Truck Dispatching Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Truck Dispatching Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on July 22, 2023

Key aspects to consider when initiating your truck dispatchingbusiness: Define your services — Decide on the types of dispatching servicesyou ...

13 Steps To Starting Your Own Aesthetics Business

13 Steps To Starting Your Own Aesthetics Business

Carolyn Young

Published on July 22, 2023

These are the key elements to think about when starting your aestheticbusiness: Niche — Decide on the types of aesthetic services you willoff ...

How to Open a Gun Store: Guide to Starting and Running

How to Open a Gun Store: Guide to Starting and Running

Carolyn Young

Published on June 25, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your gunstore: Niche — Decide on the types of firearms, accessories, and services you willoff ...

How to Create a Successful Veterinary Practice

How to Create a Successful Veterinary Practice

Carolyn Young

Published on June 25, 2023

Important factors to remember as you launch your veterinarypractice: Services — Decide on the types of veterinary services you will offer,suc ...

Luxe Lotions: Starting a Successful Body Butter Business

Luxe Lotions: Starting a Successful Body Butter Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Key details to focus on when starting your body butterbusiness: Formulation — Develop high-quality body butter formulations that meetcustomer ...

How to Start an RV Park: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

How to Start an RV Park: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Vital aspects to consider when kicking off your RVpark: Location — Select a scenic location with adequate space for RV sites, additionalcampi ...

Steps to Building a Mini Golf Course Business

Steps to Building a Mini Golf Course Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 23, 2023

Essential points to keep in mind for a successful mini golfcourse: Choose a location — Select a location with adequate space for the minigolf ...