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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

13 Steps for Starting an Upholstery Business

13 Steps for Starting an Upholstery Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 5, 2023

These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching your upholsterybusiness: Upholstery tools and equipment — Invest inhigh-qua ...

How to Start a Drywall Contracting Business

How to Start a Drywall Contracting Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 5, 2023

Key considerations to keep in mind when opening your drywall contracting business include these essentialfactors: Contractor’s license— ...

13 Step Guide to Opening a Haunted Attraction

13 Step Guide to Opening a Haunted Attraction

Carolyn Young

Published on June 5, 2023

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

How to Start a Summer Camp in 13 Key Steps

How to Start a Summer Camp in 13 Key Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on June 5, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start a summercamp: Location — Choose a location that offers a safe andengag ...

How to Start a Successful Live Streaming Business

How to Start a Successful Live Streaming Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 2, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start a live streamingbusiness: Equipment — Invest in high-quality streaming ...

How to Start an Axe Throwing Business

How to Start an Axe Throwing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on June 2, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start an axe throwingbusiness: Location and permits — Choose a location that ...

How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary (Complete Guide)

How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary (Complete Guide)

Carolyn Young

Published on June 2, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to open a cannabisdispensary: Permits and licenses — Obtain the necessarypermit ...

How to Start a Hemp Farm: Hemp Farming 101

How to Start a Hemp Farm: Hemp Farming 101

Carolyn Young

Published on May 30, 2023

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your hempfarm: Niche — Decide on the types of hemp products you will produce, sucha ...

How to Start a Waterpark: Cost & Profit Potential

How to Start a Waterpark: Cost & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on May 30, 2023

When establishing your waterpark, consider these significantfactors: Define your attractions and services — Decide on the types ofattractions ...