Summer means taking a break, enjoying outdoor leisure, going to a summer camp, and BBQ’ing in the backyard. For smart entrepreneurs, it alsome ...
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
37 Profitable Summer Business Ideas for a Hot Season
Carolyn Young
Published on July 21, 2022
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35 Health and Wellness Business Ideas
Carolyn Young
Published on July 14, 2022
Even before the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, consumers were spending more on products focused on better health, nutrition and immunity. Ify ...
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22 Profitable Baking Business Ideas for Aspiring Bakers
Carolyn Young
Published on July 14, 2022
The US baking industry is expected to continue growing as the economy improves and consumer spending increases. According to the American BakersAsso ...
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38 Exciting Business Ventures Housewives Can Start from Home
Carolyn Young
Published on July 14, 2022
Stories about homemakers turned successful entrepreneurs never fail to inspire. If you’re a housewife, you can carve your own path to success byst ...
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18 Smart Cleaning Business Ideas for Reliable Income
Carolyn Young
Published on July 14, 2022
Demand for cleaning services in both homes and offices surged in the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected to remain higha ...
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41 Outdoor Business Ideas for an Active Lifestyle
Carolyn Young
Published on July 13, 2022
Many major American businesses depend on outdoor activities, such as The North Face or Columbia. But there are also countless smaller businessesthat ...
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17 Clothing Business Ideas to Inspire Your Fashion Venture
Carolyn Young
Published on July 12, 2022
Are you updated with the latest fashion trends? If so, then starting a clothing business would be a perfect career choice for you. You may open abou ...
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16 Business Ideas for College Students and Recent Grads
Carolyn Young
Published on July 12, 2022
As a college student, you’re no doubt tight on money but full of energy. You could work at the local campus bookstore or a restaurant, but maybeyo ...
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How to Get a Business License in Illinois
Carolyn Young
Published on July 11, 2022
One of the most important elements of starting a business in Illinois is making sure you have all the requisite licenses and permits. Therequirement ...
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