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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 Orchard: Cost, Planning and Profit Potential

How to Start an Orchard: Cost, Planning and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on May 24, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting yourorchard: Choose a location with optimal growing conditions — Select land with suitablesoi ...

Starting a Tour Operator Business: 13 Key Steps

Starting a Tour Operator Business: 13 Key Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on May 17, 2023

Here are the most important factors to consider when you want to start a tour operatorbusiness: Trained staff — Hire experienced andknowledge ...

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Vape Shop

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Vape Shop

Carolyn Young

Published on May 17, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your vapeshop: Choose a strategic location — Select a high-traffic area for your physicalstor ...

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Private Practice in Counseling

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Private Practice in Counseling

Carolyn Young

Published on May 15, 2023

When establishing your therapy private practice, consider these significantfactors: Specialization  — Decide on the types of therapyserv ...

How to Launch a Successful Financial Services Business

How to Launch a Successful Financial Services Business

Carolyn Young

Published on May 15, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your financecompany: Develop a sound financial strategy and risk management plan — Create aco ...

How to Start a Stock Brokerage Firm in 13 Steps

How to Start a Stock Brokerage Firm in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on May 15, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your stock brokeragefirm: Obtain necessary licenses and certifications — Ensure you have allr ...

Break and Thrive: How to Start a Rage Room

Break and Thrive: How to Start a Rage Room

Carolyn Young

Published on May 12, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your rageroom: Choose a strategic location — Select a location with high foot traffic andeasy ...

How to Start a Profitable Chiropractor Clinic

How to Start a Profitable Chiropractor Clinic

Carolyn Young

Published on May 11, 2023

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

How to Start a Cigar Shop: Cost and Legal Requirements

How to Start a Cigar Shop: Cost and Legal Requirements

Carolyn Young

Published on May 11, 2023

Important points to remember when setting up your cigarshop: Tobacco retailer’s license — Secure a tobacco retailer’s license from yourst ...