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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

Transforming Home Inspections with a Firefighter’s Eye

Transforming Home Inspections with a Firefighter’s Eye

Carolyn Young

Published on January 4, 2024

Welcome to our interview with Jordan Steward, the owner of Fireline Home Inspections. This innovative company, led by Steward, stands out in thehome ...

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From $10 a Day to Digital Nomad: Will Hatton’s World of Travel Blogging

From $10 a Day to Digital Nomad: Will Hatton’s World of Travel Blogging

Carolyn Young

Published on December 28, 2023

Will Hatton, the visionary behind The Broke Backpacker, is not just a name but a symbol of transformative budget travel. Embarking on an audaciousjo ...

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The Blue Raven Approach to Estate Sales with Alyson Flynn

The Blue Raven Approach to Estate Sales with Alyson Flynn

Carolyn Young

Published on December 27, 2023

In an enlightening conversation with Alyson Flynn, the dynamic owner of Blue Raven Estate Sales, we delve into the journey and inner workings of aco ...

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Mort Fertel on Building Poplin into a Laundry Leader

Mort Fertel on Building Poplin into a Laundry Leader

Carolyn Young

Published on December 26, 2023

In this insightful interview, we sit down with Mort Fertel, CEO and Co-Founder of Poplin, to delve into the journey and mechanics of thisrevolutiona ...

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From Blog to Bestseller: The Muy Bueno Success Story

From Blog to Bestseller: The Muy Bueno Success Story

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2023

In this insightful interview with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, the founder of the Muy Bueno food blog, we delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican andLa ...

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The Freelancer’s Path: Lessons from Alli Hill’s Experience

The Freelancer’s Path: Lessons from Alli Hill’s Experience

Carolyn Young

Published on December 21, 2023

In an enlightening conversation with Alli Hill, the founder and director of Fleurish Freelance, we delve into the intricate journey of freelancing.A ...

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Michael Nova on Building a Leading Label Printing Business

Michael Nova on Building a Leading Label Printing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on December 20, 2023

In today’s conversation, we’re speaking with Michael Nova, the dynamic CEO of Nova Custom Label Printing. With a fascinating journeythat ...

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The Bark and the Bite: Building a Business in Dog Nutrition

The Bark and the Bite: Building a Business in Dog Nutrition

Carolyn Young

Published on December 15, 2023

Brutus Broth Inc, co-founded by the visionary Kim Hehir, has swiftly carved a niche for itself with its unique line of health-centric bone brothsand ...

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EYURS Journey in Korean Skincare — Interview with Annie Yu

EYURS Journey in Korean Skincare — Interview with Annie Yu

Carolyn Young

Published on December 15, 2023

EYURS stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of the Korean beauty and skincare industry, where innovation and quality converge. Co-foundedb ...

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