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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 an E-Commerce Business – Learn From Entrepreneurs

How to Start an E-Commerce Business – Learn From Entrepreneurs

Carolyn Young

Published on November 18, 2021

Important reminders for launching your e-commercebusiness: Market research — Identify your target audience, understand their needs andprefere ...

How to Build and Grow a Profitable Car Wash

How to Build and Grow a Profitable Car Wash

Carolyn Young

Published on November 18, 2021

Here are the most important aspects of starting your car washbusiness: Location — Choose a location that has high traffic volume (you can get ...

How to Transfer an LLC to Another State

How to Transfer an LLC to Another State

Carolyn Young

Published on November 16, 2021

If you have a limited liability company (LLC), you might wish to transfer your LLC to a new statebecause: You’re moving and want to take your ...

How to Start Your Own Lip Gloss Beauty Business

How to Start Your Own Lip Gloss Beauty Business

Carolyn Young

Published on November 11, 2021

When opening your lip gloss business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Market research — Understand the demand for lip gloss in yourtarge ...

How to Start a Radio Station: Equipment, Cost and Licenses

How to Start a Radio Station: Equipment, Cost and Licenses

Carolyn Young

Published on November 11, 2021

Important elements to think about when starting your radiostation: Niche — Decide on the type of content your station will broadcast, such as ...

How to Start a Lawn Care Business from Scratch

How to Start a Lawn Care Business from Scratch

Carolyn Young

Published on November 11, 2021

Important elements to think about when starting your lawn care business are outlinedhere: Equipment and tools — Invest in high-quality toolsa ...

How to Start a Landscaping Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Landscaping Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on November 10, 2021

Here are some facts to consider when starting your landscapingbusiness: Equipment and tools — Invest in high-quality tools and equipment,such ...

How to Remove a Member From an LLC

How to Remove a Member From an LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on November 10, 2021

It’s a sad fact of the business world that partnerships don’t always last. In an LLC, member disputes may arise, or a member may simply decideto ...

How to Add a Member to an LLC

How to Add a Member to an LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on November 10, 2021

At some point in your business journey, you may wish to add a member, or owner, to your LLC. Maybe you’ve found a new investor or wish to add apar ...