Limited liability companies (LLCs) are an increasingly popular business structure for startups, offering liability protection for ownership andgreat ...

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

Series vs Restricted LLC: What is the Difference?
Carolyn Young
Published on February 15, 2022
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What is an L3C (Low-Profit Limited Liability Company)?
Carolyn Young
Published on February 15, 2022
If you’re thinking of starting a business, and you want it to be for-profit but you also have a social purpose in mind, you may want to choose alo ...
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LLC vs. Nonprofit: What Is the Difference?
Carolyn Young
Published on February 15, 2022
Limited liability companies (LLCs) and nonprofits are both business structures that offer personal liability protection for owners. They do,however, ...
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How to Start a House Flipping Business in 13 Steps
Carolyn Young
Published on February 11, 2022
Pay attention to these important factors as you establish your house-flippingbusiness: Funding — Secure funding for your house-flippingprojec ...
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How to Make and Sell Cupcakes: A Step by Step Guide
Carolyn Young
Published on February 11, 2022
Here are the most important things to consider when starting your cupcakebusiness: Location — Find a location that matches your targetmarket. ...
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How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency (with Free Checklist)
Carolyn Young
Published on February 10, 2022
Here are the most important considerations when starting a digital marketingagency: Focus on one niche — Determine what specific digitalmarke ...
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How are Profits Split in an LLC?
Carolyn Young
Published on February 9, 2022
If you’re forming a limited liability company (LLC) with other members, it’s vitally important that you understand how profits and losses areall ...
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Complete Guide on How to Start a Dumpster Rental Business
Carolyn Young
Published on February 9, 2022
Here is what you need to know before starting your dumpster rentalbusiness: Purchase equipment — Invest in high-quality dumpsters and areliab ...
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Steps to Create a Successful Cybersecurity Business
Carolyn Young
Published on February 9, 2022
Here are the most essential aspects of starting your cybersecuritybusiness: Choose an area of expertise — Decide on your focus areas, such as ...
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