Forming a limited liability company (LLC) has many benefits, including personal liability protection, but also tax flexibility. LLCs, by default,are ...

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

LLC Pass-Through Taxation: How Does it Work?
Carolyn Young
Published on December 30, 2021
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What is a Disregarded Entity for an LLC?
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
If you’ve started a business on your own and have yet to form a business entity, you’re operating as a sole proprietorship. If you’ve formedan ...
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5 Best States to Form an LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
If you’re starting a new company and have decided to form a limited liability company (LLC), you may have heard that some states have advantageswh ...
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How to Start Your Own Supplement Company
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
Consider these crucial factors when launching your supplementbusiness: Define your products — Decide on the types of supplements you willoffe ...
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How to Start a Solar Farm: Cost, Location and Profit Potential
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
These are the key elements to think about when starting your solarfarm: Location — Choose a location that has a lot of sunlight and minimalsh ...
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13 Steps to Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
Important factors to remember as you launch your virtual assistantbusiness: Niche — Decide on the types of virtual assistant services youwill ...
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How to Open a Doggy Daycare in 13 Steps
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
Here are the most important things to consider when starting your doggydaycare: Location — Choose a suitable location that is easilyaccessibl ...
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From Idea to Apparel: Steps to Launch a T-Shirt Business
Carolyn Young
Published on December 22, 2021
These are the key elements to think about when starting your T-shirtbusiness: Define your niche — Decide on the types of t-shirts you willoff ...
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How to Start a Grocery Store: Cost and Profit Potential
Carolyn Young
Published on December 21, 2021
These are the key elements to think about when starting your grocerystore: Location — Choose a high-traffic location with good visibility and ...
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