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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 Nebraska in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Nebraska in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Delaware in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Delaware in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in California in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in California in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

Here are the steps you need to take to start a limited liability company (LLC) inCalifornia: Choose a name for your California LLC: Yourbusines ...

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How to Start an LLC in Colorado in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Colorado in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Connecticut in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Connecticut in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Georgia in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Georgia in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start an LLC in Florida in 7 Steps

How to Start an LLC in Florida in 7 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

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

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How to Start a Fitness Business: Key Considerations

How to Start a Fitness Business: Key Considerations

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

Here are the most essential aspects of starting your fitnessbusiness: Location — Choose a suitable location that is easily accessible, withsu ...

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Creating Comfort: 13 Steps to Start a Sock Business

Creating Comfort: 13 Steps to Start a Sock Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 2, 2022

These crucial factors should be taken into account when you begin your sockbusiness: Define your products — Decide on the types of socks youw ...

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