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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 Hilary Erickson Merged Nursing with Blogging

How Hilary Erickson Merged Nursing with Blogging

Carolyn Young

Published on February 27, 2024

Welcome to our interview with Hilary Erickson, the dynamic force behind Pulling Curls – a thriving blog and podcast that untangles thecomplexi ...

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Plaine Products’ Eco Approach to Bath and Body Care

Plaine Products’ Eco Approach to Bath and Body Care

Carolyn Young

Published on February 27, 2024

Lindsey McCoy, the CEO of Plaine Products, shares her journey from nonprofit management to pioneering a plastic-free, sustainable personal carebrand ...

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Dr. Tom Ingegno on Building a Holistic Wellness Center in Baltimore

Dr. Tom Ingegno on Building a Holistic Wellness Center in Baltimore

Carolyn Young

Published on February 27, 2024

Welcome to exclusive interview with Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, a visionary in the realm of integrative health. Dr. Ingegno, with his profound expertisei ...

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How Scott Haslam Built a $20M Van Rental Empire

How Scott Haslam Built a $20M Van Rental Empire

Carolyn Young

Published on February 19, 2024

Today, we talk with Scott Haslam, the founder of a work-ready van rental company, Kingbee Vans. As their slogan says, they upfit, wrap, and deliverv ...

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Changing the Game in Web Analytics with Marko Saric

Changing the Game in Web Analytics with Marko Saric

Carolyn Young

Published on February 15, 2024

Dive into the digital world with Marko Saric, the visionary co-founder of Plausible Analytics. This interview unveils the story behind the platformt ...

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How DOGPAK Transformed Dog Adventure Gear

How DOGPAK Transformed Dog Adventure Gear

Carolyn Young

Published on February 13, 2024

In this captivating interview, we delve into the inspiring journey of Devin Kelly, the visionary founder of DOGPAK. Fueled by his passion foradventu ...

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Natalia Neverko’s Journey into the World of High-End Design

Natalia Neverko’s Journey into the World of High-End Design

Carolyn Young

Published on February 13, 2024

Dive into the world of high-end architecture and design with Natalia Neverko, a trailblazer in creating unique, personalized spaces. In thisenlighte ...

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How to Build a Community-Driven Creative Business

How to Build a Community-Driven Creative Business

Carolyn Young

Published on February 12, 2024

Meet Phoebe Sherman, the dynamo behind Girl Gang Craft, a pulsating hub for creatives and entrepreneurs. What started as a fiery response to apoliti ...

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How to Enhance Teaching Through Wellness with Keilah Smith

How to Enhance Teaching Through Wellness with Keilah Smith

Carolyn Young

Published on February 2, 2024

In this interview, we’re excited to speak with Keilah Smith, the innovative founder of The Educator Wellness Journey. With a profoundbackgroun ...

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