2011

After working as a Director for SCORE in Florida for 16 years, Bob Shephard now serves as the Director of Community Partnerships for the Disney Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Shephard has assisted and…   Read More

Ridgely Evers has been CEO of companies in the software, real estate, investment, and consumer products industries. He has also been a supporter of America’s small business community. He currently leads…   Read More

Nicole is the founder of the Small Business Finance Forum as well as being an Associate in the Society of Actuaries. As she says, "I like to call myself a numbers whisperer and I specialize in taming unruly…   Read More

Basil Puglisi consults with high level firms on marketing and social media. Puglisi started his "Read, Write & Share" blog about digital and social media as a way to share his knowledge, and today the…   Read More

Borders + Gratehouse is a PR partner for innovative companies. It offers a unique combination of drive, imagination and experience that only comes from decades of success in PR and journalism. Their commitment…   Read More

Paul Buchheit is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur. He was the creator and lead developer of Gmail. He developed the original prototype of Google AdSense as part of his work on Gmail. He…   Read More

Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady," is a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, social media strategist and small business coach. Melinda has lectured on small business at The Wharton School…   Read More

Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.…   Read More

Steve King is a Partner at Emergent Research. Steve's current research and consulting is focused on economic decentralization, the growth of small business and the future of work and workplaces. Steve…   Read More

Liz Strauss is an influential non-celebrity blogger. People visit her blog to learn, swap strategies, and meet each other. Liz works with businesses, universities, and individuals to help them understand…   Read More