About the Author
Steven D. Strauss, often called “America's leading small business expert,” is an internationally recognized author, columnist, lawyer, and speaker. He is the senior business columnist for USATODAY.com and his column, “Ask an Expert,” is one of the most highly syndicated business columns in the world. Steve is also the small business columnist for American Express OPEN Forum, and AT&T. He is the author of 15 books, including The Small Business Bible.
A highly sought-after commentator and media guest, Steve has been on ABC, CNN, CNBC, The O'Reilly Factor, and scores of other shows. He is a regular guest on both MSNBC's business show Your Business and ABC News Now. Steve is regularly seen in magazines and newspapers such as Time, Inc., Entrepreneur, Success, New York, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News, and many more.
Steve often speaks to groups the world over, including a recent visit to the United Nations. He sits on the Board of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, and is also a speaker for the US State Department, speaking in places such as the West Bank, South Korea, Bahrain, Japan, Mongolia, and Jordan. He is often asked to be the small business spokesperson for companies that wish to reach the small business marketplace.
Steve is also an entrepreneur. He is president of The Strauss Group Inc., which includes the Strauss Law Firm, ...
