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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 Launch a Fashion Collection: Advice from Sarah Shaw

How to Launch a Fashion Collection: Advice from Sarah Shaw

Carolyn Young

Published on August 26, 2024

Meet Sarah Shaw, a force of knowledge and experience in the fashion industry. As a seasoned fashion entrepreneur, product designer, business coach,a ...

I Want to Start a Business But Have No Ideas

I Want to Start a Business But Have No Ideas

Carolyn Young

Published on August 7, 2024

What to do if you’re itching to start a business, but that perfect idea just doesn’t come to mind? Luckily for you, we have an answer (or rather ...

Customer Relationship Management Best Practices

Customer Relationship Management Best Practices

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Customer relationship management (CRM) is no longer just a transactional process. Now, it’s a must for any business looking to thrive in thiscusto ...

Funding Solutions for Small Businesses

Funding Solutions for Small Businesses

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Starting a small business is more than just a dream; it’s a bold leap into innovation, passion, and resilience. Yet, one of the most dauntingchall ...

Business Insurance Strategies for Comprehensive Coverage

Business Insurance Strategies for Comprehensive Coverage

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

When it comes to steering a business through the unpredictable waters of commerce, insurance isn’t just a lifebuoy — it’s the unsunghe ...

E-commerce Evolution: Trends and Insights from Industry Leaders

E-commerce Evolution: Trends and Insights from Industry Leaders

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Few arenas have transformed as dramatically as e-commerce. From its humble beginnings as a novel way to buy and sell goods online, it has swiftlygro ...

Expert Insights on SEO Strategies From Industry Leaders

Expert Insights on SEO Strategies From Industry Leaders

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Mastering the art of search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for any business aspiring to thrive online. To uncover the secrets behindsuccessful ...

Expert Insights on Web Design

Expert Insights on Web Design

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

In the digital realm, web design is the virtual handshake, the digital storefront, and the silent brand ambassador, all rolled into onepixel-perfect ...

The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation in Business

The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation in Business

Carolyn Young

Published on July 30, 2024

Nowadays, when the business landscape is evolving on a daily basis, the ability to continuously learn and adapt is not just an advantage —it’ ...