When starting an online business, a key decision is choosing which business entity to form. One popular option is a limited liability company (LLC). ...
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.
Recent articles
Best States to Form an LLC for an Online Business
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
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Should I Use My Home Address for My LLC?
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
Many of today’s new entrepreneurs choose to run their businesses out of their homes, mainly for convenience and to cut costs. But a home-runbusine ...
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How To Get a Copy of Your LLC Articles of Organization
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
The articles of organization are the key component of registering your limited liability company (LLC) with the state. Although you only need tofile ...
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Do I Need to Renew My LLC Every Year?
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
As the owner of an LLC, you’re responsible for keeping your business up to date and fully compliant with federal, state, and local regulations,inc ...
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What Is a Foreign Limited Liability Company?
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
A foreign limited liability company (LLC) is an LLC that operates in a state other than the one in which it’s registered. If you have an LLC andpl ...
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Sole Proprietorship vs. Single-Member LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on June 6, 2023
When starting a business, one of the first big decisions is choosing which business entity to form. Two popular options are a sole proprietorshipand ...
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Can I Live in a House Owned by My LLC?
Carolyn Young
Published on June 5, 2023
Many real estate companies and property owners choose to form limited liability companies (LLCs) due to benefits like liability protection. As abusi ...
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Benefits of Forming a Nevada LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on June 5, 2023
If you’re starting a business and forming a limited liability company (LLC), you may be considering the best state in which to base your business. ...
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Can an LLC Own an S-Corp?
Carolyn Young
Published on June 5, 2023
If you’re preparing to form, or already have, a limited liability company (LLC), you may consider expanding by purchasing another company. It’sa ...
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