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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

30 Profitable and High-Demand Ecommerce Business Ideas

30 Profitable and High-Demand Ecommerce Business Ideas

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

If you’re considering starting a business, e-commerce seems like a natural choice, since more and more people are looking for goods and serviceson ...

How to Start a Bank: Planning, Funding, and Execution

How to Start a Bank: Planning, Funding, and Execution

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting abank: Licensing — You will need many licenses and approvals to start a bank.Th ...

How to Start a Zoo: Cost, Location, and Profit Potential

How to Start a Zoo: Cost, Location, and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 20, 2022

These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching yourZOO: Define your concept — Decide on the type of zoo you want tocreate, ...

How to Start a Hospital: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

How to Start a Hospital: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Carolyn Young

Published on June 17, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when you are starting ahospital: Licenses and permits — You will need several licenses andper ...

How to Start a Call Center Business (with Checklist)

How to Start a Call Center Business (with Checklist)

Carolyn Young

Published on June 17, 2022

Here are the most important things to know about when starting a callcenter: Location (office/virtual) — It’s a good idea to considerstarti ...

15 Best Software Business Ideas for Startups & SMEs

15 Best Software Business Ideas for Startups & SMEs

Carolyn Young

Published on June 16, 2022

The global software industry is worth a massive $600 billion and projected to expand nearly a third by 2027. For software developers and engineers,t ...

Your Guide to Starting an Assisted Living Facility

Your Guide to Starting an Assisted Living Facility

Carolyn Young

Published on June 16, 2022

Critical elements to remember when establishing your assisted livingfacility: State licensing — Comply with state-specific licensingrequireme ...

15 Woodworking Business Ideas – Wood Projects That Sell

15 Woodworking Business Ideas – Wood Projects That Sell

Carolyn Young

Published on June 16, 2022

If you’re a passionate woodworker, doing your own woodworking projects at home, have you ever considered starting a woodworking business? Youk ...

How to Start a Medical Lab: Cost, Licenses and Profit Potential

How to Start a Medical Lab: Cost, Licenses and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on June 15, 2022

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your medicallab: Facilities — Set up a suitable facility that meets regulatoryrequi ...