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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

How to Get a Resale Certificate in Connecticut

How to Get a Resale Certificate in Connecticut

Carolyn Young

Published on July 4, 2022

If you have recently launched or are planning to launch a business that will sell products or services in Connecticut, you’ll want to get a resale ...

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How to Get a Resale Certificate in Colorado

How to Get a Resale Certificate in Colorado

Carolyn Young

Published on July 4, 2022

If you have recently launched or are planning to launch a business that will sell products or services in Colorado, you may want to get a resalecert ...

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How to Get a Resale Certificate in Arizona

How to Get a Resale Certificate in Arizona

Carolyn Young

Published on July 4, 2022

If you have recently launched or are planning to launch a business that will sell products or services in Arizona, you’ll want to get a resalecert ...

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How to Get a Resale Certificate in Alaska

How to Get a Resale Certificate in Alaska

Carolyn Young

Published on July 4, 2022

If you have recently launched or are planning to launch a business that will sell products or services in Alaska, you may want to get a resalecertif ...

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How to Register for a Sales Tax License in Alabama

How to Register for a Sales Tax License in Alabama

Carolyn Young

Published on July 4, 2022

If you have recently launched or are planning to launch a business that will sell products or services in Alabama, you may be wondering how to get a ...

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4 Disadvantages of Forming an LLC

4 Disadvantages of Forming an LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on July 2, 2022

If you’re starting a business, you may be considering forming a limited liability company (LLC). An LLC has many benefits including liabilityprote ...

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38 Creative Small Business Ideas to Inspire You

38 Creative Small Business Ideas to Inspire You

Carolyn Young

Published on June 30, 2022

Want to express your creativity and be your own boss? There are many creative business ideas out there that can help you check both boxes, and makeg ...

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23 Inspiring Etsy Shop Ideas for Online Sellers

23 Inspiring Etsy Shop Ideas for Online Sellers

Carolyn Young

Published on June 30, 2022

Etsy is a global online marketplace where crafters and small businesses can offer unique handmade items and personalized gift ideas. As of 2023, the ...

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How to Start an LLC in New Hampshire in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in New Hampshire in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on June 25, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) in NewHampshire: Choose a name for your New Hampshire LLC: Yourb ...

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