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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 a Record Store: Cost & Profit Potential

How to Start a Record Store: Cost & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on April 23, 2023

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

Two-Wheeled Ventures: How to Start a Motorcycle Dealership

Two-Wheeled Ventures: How to Start a Motorcycle Dealership

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

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

15 Profitable Reselling Business Ideas

15 Profitable Reselling Business Ideas

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

Big companies like Apple manufacture their own products, but that’s a pricey proposition for a new business. A more affordable option is to buygoo ...

12 Best Business Ideas for Social Workers

12 Best Business Ideas for Social Workers

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

Social work is a noble pursuit, though not terribly lucrative. If you want to help people but would rather make a better living, many alternativebus ...

From Concepts to Constructions: Starting an Architecture Firm

From Concepts to Constructions: Starting an Architecture Firm

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your architecturefirm: Obtain the necessary architectural licenses and certifications —Ensure ...

How to Start a Real Estate Photography Business

How to Start a Real Estate Photography Business

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your real estate photographybusiness: Invest in high-quality photography equipment — Purchase ...

How to Start a Stump Grinding Business

How to Start a Stump Grinding Business

Carolyn Young

Published on April 22, 2023

These are the key elements to think about when starting your stump-grindingbusiness: Stump grinders — Invest in high-quality stump grindingeq ...

How to Start a Wedding Photography Business

How to Start a Wedding Photography Business

Carolyn Young

Published on April 21, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your wedding photographybusiness: Build a portfolio showcasing diverse and high-quality wedding ...

How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency

How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency

Carolyn Young

Published on April 21, 2023

Important elements to think about when starting your social media marketingagency: Develop expertise in social media marketing — Gain athorou ...