Steven D. Strauss
Steven D. Strauss | |
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Born | California, U.S. |
Other names | Steve Strauss MrAllBiz |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Claremont Graduate University (MPP) University of the Pacific (JD) |
Occupation(s) | Author, columnist, lawyer |
Known for | Small business expertise |
Notable work | The Big Idea The Small Business Bible Your Small Business Boom |
Spouse | Maria |
Children | 3 |
Website | mrallbiz |
Steven D. Strauss is an American author, columnist, and lawyer,[2] who has been referred to as “America’s leading small business expert.”[3][4] He is the author of eighteen books and was a senior columnist for USA Today for more than twenty years.[5][6] Strauss has written regular columns about business and entrepreneurship for Inc.[7] and The Motley Fool.[8]
Early life and education
[edit]Strauss was born and raised in California. His father ran a chain of carpet stores in the Southern California area.[9] Strauss received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1981, before becoming a Coro fellow. He subsequently graduated from Claremont Graduate University, with a Master of Public Policy, and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law.[10]
Career
[edit]Strauss began his career as an attorney, before becoming an author with the Ask A Lawyer series.[11] After his business-focused breakthrough with the entrepreneurship guide The Big Idea, he achieved greater notoriety with his books The Small Business Bible and Your Small Business Boom. He has also authored a number of books in the Complete Idiot's Guides series, about topics including the National Basketball Association, the Kennedy family, and debt.[12]
In addition to his work as an author, Strauss was a speaker engaged by the United States Department of State to discuss business and economics in countries including Jordan, Mongolia, and South Korea.[13] In 2010, Strauss visited the West Bank in a visit sponsored by the United States Consulate in Jerusalem, in order to conduct meetings and workshops with Palestinian business owners and entrepreneurs.[14]
In the years since the publication of his first books on business and law, Strauss has made numerous television and radio appearances to discuss business and the law.[15][16][17] He was a regular guest expert on the MSNBC series Your Business.[18][19]
Bibliography
[edit]- The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business, Wiley, 2000[20]
- The Big Idea: How Business Innovators Get Great Ideas to Market, Kaplan Publishing, 2001[21]
- The Business Start-Up Kit: Everything You Need to Know About Starting and Growing Your Own Business, Kaplan Publishing, 2002[22]
- The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In Your Small Business, Wiley, 2004[23]
- Get Your Business Funded: Creative Methods for Getting the Money You Need, Wiley, 2011[24]
- Planet Entrepreneur: The World Entrepreneurship Forum’s Guide to Business Success Around the World, Wiley, 2013[25]
- Your Small Business Boom: Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business, Make More Money, and Thrive in a Volatile World, McGraw-Hill, 2021[26]
Complete Idiot's Guides
[edit]- The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Impeachment of the President (with Spencer Strauss), Alpha Books, 1998[27]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Kennedys, Alpha Books, 1999[28]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beating Debt, Alpha Books, 2003[29]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA, Alpha Books, 2003[30]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts, Alpha Books, 2006[31]
Ask A Lawyer
[edit]- Debt and Bankruptcy, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998[32]
- Divorce and Child Custody, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998[33]
- Landlord and Tenant, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998[34]
- Wills and Trusts, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998[35]
Personal life
[edit]Strauss lives in Portland, Oregon,[36] with his wife Maria. They have three daughters, Jillian, Sydney, and Mara.[37]
References
[edit]- ^ Strauss, Steve (June 23, 2013). "Why I Hire English Majors". HuffPost.
- ^ Strauss, Steve (January 2006). "Government's Role in Encouraging Small Business" (PDF). Economic Perspectives: 10–12.
- ^ Schawbel, Dan (October 29, 2018). "Why You Should Think Globally As An Entrepreneur". Forbes.
- ^ Kurtz, Rob (August 10, 2011). "Meet The HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors". HuffPost.
- ^ Pachter, Richard (March 7, 2009). "MrAllBiz gives sage-like advice". Savannah Morning News.
- ^ Quinn, Becky (April 20, 2012). "USA Today columnist Steven Strauss talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible". Small Business Association of Michigan.
- ^ "Steve Strauss, Author at Inc". Inc.
- ^ Strauss, Steve (September 3, 2024). "Cash-Strapped to Cash-Flush: Real Ways to Fuel Your Business Idea". AOL. The Motley Fool.
- ^ "4 Marketing Tips For Small Businesses from 'Your Business' Host JJ Ramberg". Forbes. October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Steve Strauss '81". University of California, Los Angeles. August 5, 2022.
- ^ Amy Rosenberg (November 20, 2019). "Episode 30.1: Steve Strauss: Small Business Saturday". Spotify (Podcast). Veracity Agency. Event occurs at 44:19.
- ^ Boyett, Joseph H.; Boyett, Jimmie T. (2003). The Guru Guide to Money Management. Wiley. p. xviii. ISBN 9780471218890.
- ^ Strauss, Steve (November 2, 2023). "What I Learned About Entrepreneurship in the West Bank". Inc.
- ^ "U.S. Consulate General Promotes Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce". Wafa. September 20, 2010.
- ^ Joel Comm (February 18, 2019). "Steve Strauss of USA Today". Spotify (Podcast). The Joel Comm Show. Event occurs at 43:23.
- ^ Kaminsky, Ross (June 6, 2023). "Advice for Small-Business Owners with USA Today Columnist Steve Strauss". KOA 850AM.
- ^ "Jean Chatzkey Women & Investing + Steven Strauss On Small Business Success". Spotify (Podcast). Don't Invest and Forget. December 9, 2023. Event occurs at 28:39.
- ^ "Steve Strauss". Index. Pinger.
- ^ "Top tip: Build a great team". MSNBC. April 1, 2016.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. "The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business - Softcover". AbeBooks. Wiley.
- ^ "Job Sharing". SFGate. February 24, 2002.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (2003). "The business start-up kit". Texas A&M University. Kaplan, Inc.
- ^ Ramberg, JJ (November 17, 2017). "Six ways to prepare for Small Business Saturday". NBC News.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (May 2011). "Get Your Business Funded: Creative Methods for Getting the Money You Need". Wiley.
- ^ Symonds, Matt (October 29, 2013). "The Entrepreneurial Employee - How To Make Intrapreneurship A Win-Win For Everyone". Forbes.
- ^ "Your Small Business Boom". Kirkus Reviews. July 15, 2022.
- ^ "BKLYN Understanding Impeachment: BPL Shares Book List". BKReader. Brooklyn Public Library. November 6, 2019.
- ^ "The complete idiot's guide to the Kennedys". Simmons University. Alpha Books. 2000.
- ^ Strauss, Steve (October 29, 2024). "Repair Your Credit Without Spending a Time". The Motley Fool.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (c. 2003). "Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA". San Francisco Public Library. Alpha Books.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (c. 2006). "Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts". San Francisco Public Library. Alpha Books.
- ^ "Ask a Business Expert: What you should know about bankruptcy". Staples Inc.
- ^ Pollet, Susan L.; Mechanick, Debra (2011). "Reading List for Separating and Divorcing Parents" (PDF). New York State Unified Court System.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (1998). "Landlord and tenant". Adams State University.
- ^ "Ask a Lawyer: Wills and Trusts". Google Books. W. W. Norton & Company. 1998.
- ^ "Side hustle tax tips for Oregon". YouTube. KPTV. March 28, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Steven D. (2012). The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In Your Small Business (Third Edition). Wiley. p. 27. ISBN 1118225252.
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