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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

How to Start a Profitable Babysitting Business

How to Start a Profitable Babysitting Business

Carolyn Young

Published on August 9, 2021

Here are the most important factors to think about when you are starting a babysittingbusiness: Licenses and certifications — Some regionsmig ...

Starting a Business in California: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in California: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on August 5, 2021

If you live in California, you probably know that opportunity abounds in the Golden State. It has the largest state economy in the country, and ...

How to Start an IV Hydration Business Successfully

How to Start an IV Hydration Business Successfully

Carolyn Young

Published on August 3, 2021

Vital aspects to consider when kicking off your IV hydrationbusiness: Medical director and staffing — Hire a licensed medical director(typica ...

Do You Need a Degree to Start a Business?

Do You Need a Degree to Start a Business?

Carolyn Young

Published on July 28, 2021

To be an entrepreneur you need determination and drive, but you don’t need a formal education. While you may gain useful skills inacquirin ...

Job vs. Business – Which Is Right for You?

Job vs. Business – Which Is Right for You?

Carolyn Young

Published on July 13, 2021

When you get up to go to work every day, you might wonder if there’s a better way. You may have a business idea, and dreams of being asuccess ...

From Infestation to Income: Launching a Pest Control Service

From Infestation to Income: Launching a Pest Control Service

Carolyn Young

Published on May 21, 2021

These are the key elements to think about when starting your pest controlbusiness: Licenses and permits — Get the necessary licenses andcerti ...

How to Start a Plumbing Business – Plumber’s Guide

How to Start a Plumbing Business – Plumber’s Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on May 20, 2021

Key considerations to keep in mind when opening your plumbingbusiness: Niche — Decide on the range of services you will offer, such asresiden ...

How to Start a Pool Cleaning Business in 13 Steps

How to Start a Pool Cleaning Business in 13 Steps

Carolyn Young

Published on May 9, 2021

Important elements to think about when starting your pool cleaningbusiness: Services — Decide on the range of services you will offer, suchas ...

13 Steps to Start Your Own Window Washing Business

13 Steps to Start Your Own Window Washing Business

Carolyn Young

Published on May 9, 2021

These are the key elements to think about when starting your window-washingbusiness: Cleaning equipment — Invest in high-quality windowcleani ...