Taxes are an essential part of running a business. And when it comes to tax forms, 1099s are among the most common, but who should receive and filet ...
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
Do LLCs Get 1099s?
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
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How to Choose an LLC Name
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
Choosing a name is a crucial step for any business. The name of your limited liability company (LLC) is how people will identify it, so it helps tok ...
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How to Determine Who Owns an LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
When it comes to business leadership, titles are crucial. They carry real weight and meaning beyond the specific roles andresponsibilities. ...
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How to Change a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
If you’re in business as a sole proprietorship, you may consider changing to a limited liability company (LLC) because of the many benefits, sucha ...
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How to Choose a Tax Classification for Your LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
Limited liability companies (LLCs) offer many tax benefits, including personal liability protection and management flexibility. They also providefle ...
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LLP vs. LLC: What is the Difference?
Carolyn Young
Published on January 21, 2023
When starting a business, one of your first big decisions is which type of business entity to form. Two of your options are a limited liabilitypartn ...
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What Is an LLC Operating Agreement (with Free Templates)?
Carolyn Young
Published on January 17, 2023
If you’re starting a business and forming an LLC, most states do not require an operating agreement, but it’s best to have one in yourrecords.&n ...
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How To Add a DBA to an LLC
Carolyn Young
Published on January 13, 2023
Choosing a name for your LLC is one of your most important decisions as a business owner. Yet there may come a time when you wish to operate under a ...
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What Is An LLC Membership Certificate?
Carolyn Young
Published on December 30, 2022
When you form your LLC, a key part of the process is identifying your owners, which are known as members of LLCs. To finalize and confirm this, LLCs ...
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