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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

Techniques for Effective Leadership in Startups

Techniques for Effective Leadership in Startups

Carolyn Young

Published on June 12, 2024

To shed light on the nuanced strategies that drive startup triumphs, we’ve tapped into the wisdom of seasoned entrepreneurs and industrytrailb ...

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How The Sellars Family Built a Green Empire

How The Sellars Family Built a Green Empire

Carolyn Young

Published on May 22, 2024

In this interview, we delve into the environmentally conscious world of Tom Sellars, CEO of Sellars Company. Founded in 1985 in Milwaukee, thispione ...

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How Lisa Verbeck Blends PR and Marketing to Elevate Tourism

How Lisa Verbeck Blends PR and Marketing to Elevate Tourism

Carolyn Young

Published on April 29, 2024

This interview brings the story of Lisa Verbeck, a marketing and communications executive and the founder of Lisa Verbeck Consulting. Transitioningf ...

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How Charlotte Spirituality Center Cultivates Soulful Connections

How Charlotte Spirituality Center Cultivates Soulful Connections

Carolyn Young

Published on April 24, 2024

Embarking on a journey of spiritual growth and enlightenment often requires guidance and support. Linda Serepca, the executive director of Charlotte ...

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How to Identify Profitable Side Hustles with Nick Loper

How to Identify Profitable Side Hustles with Nick Loper

Carolyn Young

Published on April 18, 2024

Nick Loper, the founder of Side Hustle Nation, offers a unique look into the world of entrepreneurial endeavors beyond the typical nine-to-fivegrind ...

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How Lenny Tim Started Mobility Scooter Rental Business

How Lenny Tim Started Mobility Scooter Rental Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 19, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Lenny Tim, the entrepreneurial spirit behind LA Mobility Scooter Rentals. As a business leader in the bustlinghe ...

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Building a Successful Lawn Care Franchise with John Garretson

Building a Successful Lawn Care Franchise with John Garretson

Carolyn Young

Published on February 29, 2024

Join us in an insightful interview with John Garretson, a veteran and the franchise owner of Lawn Squad of Aurora. We explore his transition frommil ...

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Plaine Products’ Eco Approach to Bath and Body Care

Plaine Products’ Eco Approach to Bath and Body Care

Carolyn Young

Published on February 27, 2024

Lindsey McCoy, the CEO of Plaine Products, shares her journey from nonprofit management to pioneering a plastic-free, sustainable personal carebrand ...

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Dr. Tom Ingegno on Building a Holistic Wellness Center in Baltimore

Dr. Tom Ingegno on Building a Holistic Wellness Center in Baltimore

Carolyn Young

Published on February 27, 2024

Welcome to exclusive interview with Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, a visionary in the realm of integrative health. Dr. Ingegno, with his profound expertisei ...

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