Steven D. Strauss

Steven D. Strauss
Strauss in 2017
Born
California, U.S.
Other namesSteve Strauss
MrAllBiz
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA)
Claremont Graduate University (MPP)
University of the Pacific (JD)
Occupation(s)Author, columnist, lawyer
Known forSmall business expertise
Notable workThe Big Idea
The Small Business Bible
Your Small Business Boom
SpouseMaria
Children3
Websitemrallbiz.com[1]

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

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

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

  • 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

Main article: Complete Idiot's Guides

Ask A Lawyer

  • 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

Strauss lives in Portland, Oregon,[36] with his wife Maria. They have three daughters, Jillian, Sydney, and Mara.[37]

References

  1. ^ Strauss, Steve (June 23, 2013). "Why I Hire English Majors". HuffPost.
  2. ^ Strauss, Steve (January 2006). "Government's Role in Encouraging Small Business" (PDF). Economic Perspectives: 10–12.
  3. ^ Schawbel, Dan (October 29, 2018). "Why You Should Think Globally As An Entrepreneur". Forbes.
  4. ^ Kurtz, Rob (August 10, 2011). "Meet The HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors". HuffPost.
  5. ^ Pachter, Richard (March 7, 2009). "MrAllBiz gives sage-like advice". Savannah Morning News.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Steve Strauss, Author at Inc". Inc.
  8. ^ Strauss, Steve (September 3, 2024). "Cash-Strapped to Cash-Flush: Real Ways to Fuel Your Business Idea". AOL. The Motley Fool.
  9. ^ "4 Marketing Tips For Small Businesses from 'Your Business' Host JJ Ramberg". Forbes. October 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Steve Strauss '81". University of California, Los Angeles. August 5, 2022.
  11. ^ Amy Rosenberg (November 20, 2019). "Episode 30.1: Steve Strauss: Small Business Saturday". Spotify (Podcast). Veracity Agency. Event occurs at 44:19.
  12. ^ Boyett, Joseph H.; Boyett, Jimmie T. (2003). The Guru Guide to Money Management. Wiley. p. xviii. ISBN 9780471218890.
  13. ^ Strauss, Steve (November 2, 2023). "What I Learned About Entrepreneurship in the West Bank". Inc.
  14. ^ "U.S. Consulate General Promotes Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce". Wafa. September 20, 2010.
  15. ^ Joel Comm (February 18, 2019). "Steve Strauss of USA Today". Spotify (Podcast). The Joel Comm Show. Event occurs at 43:23.
  16. ^ Kaminsky, Ross (June 6, 2023). "Advice for Small-Business Owners with USA Today Columnist Steve Strauss". KOA 850AM.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Steve Strauss". Index. Pinger.
  19. ^ "Top tip: Build a great team". MSNBC. April 1, 2016.
  20. ^ Strauss, Steven D. "The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business - Softcover". AbeBooks. Wiley.
  21. ^ "Job Sharing". SFGate. February 24, 2002.
  22. ^ Strauss, Steven D. (2003). "The business start-up kit". Texas A&M University. Kaplan, Inc.
  23. ^ Ramberg, JJ (November 17, 2017). "Six ways to prepare for Small Business Saturday". NBC News.
  24. ^ Strauss, Steven D. (May 2011). "Get Your Business Funded: Creative Methods for Getting the Money You Need". Wiley.
  25. ^ Symonds, Matt (October 29, 2013). "The Entrepreneurial Employee - How To Make Intrapreneurship A Win-Win For Everyone". Forbes.
  26. ^ "Your Small Business Boom". Kirkus Reviews. July 15, 2022.
  27. ^ "BKLYN Understanding Impeachment: BPL Shares Book List". BKReader. Brooklyn Public Library. November 6, 2019.
  28. ^ "The complete idiot's guide to the Kennedys". Simmons University. Alpha Books. 2000.
  29. ^ Strauss, Steve (October 29, 2024). "Repair Your Credit Without Spending a Time". The Motley Fool.
  30. ^ Strauss, Steven D. (c. 2003). "Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA". San Francisco Public Library. Alpha Books.
  31. ^ Strauss, Steven D. (c. 2006). "Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts". San Francisco Public Library. Alpha Books.
  32. ^ "Ask a Business Expert: What you should know about bankruptcy". Staples Inc.
  33. ^ Pollet, Susan L.; Mechanick, Debra (2011). "Reading List for Separating and Divorcing Parents" (PDF). New York State Unified Court System.
  34. ^ Strauss, Steven D. (1998). "Landlord and tenant". Adams State University.
  35. ^ "Ask a Lawyer: Wills and Trusts". Google Books. W. W. Norton & Company. 1998.
  36. ^ "Side hustle tax tips for Oregon". YouTube. KPTV. March 28, 2024.
  37. ^ 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.