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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 Start an LLC in North Carolina in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in North Carolina in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) in NorthCarolina: Choose a name for your North Carolina LLC:Your ...

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How to Start an LLC in North Dakota in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in North Dakota in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) in NorthDakota: Choose a name for your North Dakota LLC: Yourbus ...

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How to Start an LLC in Ohio in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Ohio in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 16, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inOhio: Choose a name for your Ohio LLC: Your business name must ...

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How to Start an LLC in Oregon in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Oregon in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 15, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inOregon: Choose a name for your Oregon LLC: Your business namem ...

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How to Start an LLC in Oklahoma in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Oklahoma in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 15, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inOklahoma: Choose a name for your Oklahoma LLC: Your businessna ...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Private Investigation Business

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Private Investigation Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 14, 2022

These are the key elements to think about when starting your private investigationbusiness: Licenses and permits — Get a private investigator ...

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How to Start an LLC in Rhode Island in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Rhode Island in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 13, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) in RhodeIsland: Choose a name for your Rhode Island LLC: Yourbus ...

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How to Make Money Freelancing: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Make Money Freelancing: A Beginner’s Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on March 11, 2022

Here are the most important factors to consider when starting a freelancebusiness: Find your niche — Evaluate your skills and determine whats ...

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How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Beginner’s Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on March 10, 2022

Here are the most important things to consider when starting your freelance writingbusiness: Find your niche — Consider specializing in aspec ...

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