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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

13 Steps to Starting a Home Staging Business

13 Steps to Starting a Home Staging Business

Carolyn Young

Published on January 3, 2022

When launching your home staging business, keep these essential aspects inmind: Skills and certifications — Ensure you have strong interiorde ...

Starting a Dog Breeding Business: Key Steps to Success

Starting a Dog Breeding Business: Key Steps to Success

Carolyn Young

Published on January 3, 2022

Here are the most important aspects of starting your dog breedingbusiness: Location and facilities — Ensure you have adequate space andfacili ...

How to Start Your Own Notary Business in 13 Steps

How to Start Your Own Notary Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on December 31, 2021

Consider these crucial factors when launching your notarybusiness: Become a notary public — Ensure you meet your state’s eligibilityreq ...

How to Start a Thrift Store: Cost and Profit Potential

How to Start a Thrift Store: Cost and Profit Potential

Carolyn Young

Published on December 31, 2021

Important elements to think about when starting your thriftstore: Choose a location — Select a high-traffic location with good visibility,suc ...

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you may be considering forming a limited liability company (LLC) and have heard that you need to file articles ofor ...

13 Steps for Starting a Title Company

13 Steps for Starting a Title Company

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

These crucial factors should be taken into account when you begin your titlecompany: Define your services — Decide on the types of servicesyo ...

What is a Resale Certificate and How to Apply for It

What is a Resale Certificate and How to Apply for It

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you’ll likely need various licenses and permits. This may include a resale certificate, also known as a taxexempt ...

How to Get a Copy of My LLC Certificate

How to Get a Copy of My LLC Certificate

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

In the course of your business, you may need a copy of your limited liability company (LLC) certificate. You can order a certified copy of this ando ...

What is an NAICS Code?

What is an NAICS Code?

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

The North American Industry Classification System, or NAICS, is a system used for industry data collection and analysis. Every business has an NAICS ...