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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 Open a Liquor Store in 13 Steps

How to Open a Liquor Store in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 5, 2022

Here is what you will need when opening a liquorstore: Licenses and permits — The type of liquor license you need will vary significantlydepe ...

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Reading the Future: Launching a Tarot Reading Business

Reading the Future: Launching a Tarot Reading Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 5, 2022

Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your tarot readingbusiness: Define your services — Decide on the types of tarotread ...

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How to Start a Profitable Boat Rental Business

How to Start a Profitable Boat Rental Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 4, 2022

Here are the most important aspects to consider if you want to start a boat rentalbusiness: Location — Choose a location that’s near watert ...

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How to Start a Wig Store: Cost & Profit Potential

How to Start a Wig Store: Cost & Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on March 4, 2022

Important points to remember when setting up your wigstore: Define your niche — Decide on the types of wigs you will offer, such as synthetic ...

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How to Start a Video Game Company from Scratch

How to Start a Video Game Company from Scratch

Carolyn Young

Published on March 4, 2022

Essential points to keep in mind for a video gameventure: Define your niche — Decide on the types of games you will develop, such as mobilega ...

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How to Start an LLC in Montana in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Montana in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 4, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inMontana: Choose a name for your Montana LLC: Your businessname ...

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How to Start an LLC in Michigan in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Michigan in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 4, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Mississippi in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Mississippi in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 3, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inMississippi: Choose a name for your Mississippi LLC: Yourbusin ...

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How to Start an LLC in Minnesota in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Minnesota in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 3, 2022

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

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