The Chamber is pleased to feature columns by nationally recognized business expert, Steven D. Strauss. In addition to being available online, "Ask the Expert" appears weekly at USA Today.com.

In addition to working with the Chamber, Strauss is a speaker, lawyer and author. He is regularly featured on such media outlets as CNBC, CNN and MSNBC. He runs the California-based Strauss Law firm and has written 12 books including, The Small Business Bible : Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In Your Small Business and The Big Idea: How Business Innovators Get Great Ideas to Market.

Library of Articles  (download in Adobe PDF format) 

2005
Thanks - December 25, 2005
Resolutions - December 20, 2005
Art - December 13, 2005
Co-Op - December 5, 2005
Tech Terms - November 30, 2005
"USP" - November 21, 2005
Sales - November 15, 2005
Training - November 5, 2005
Tired of Hearing No? - October 31, 2005
Marketing - October 25, 2005
Audio Books - October 17, 2005
Estate Planning - October 10, 2005
Business Travel - October 3, 2005
New BK Laws - September 26, 2005
Do the Unexpected - September 18, 2005
Home Based Business - September 11, 2005
Establishing Links with Suppliers - September 6, 2005
SBA Loans - August 31, 2005
Blogs - August 21, 2005
Go Global - August 15, 2005
Wellness - August 7, 2005
Seminars - August 1, 2005
Summer Fun - July 24, 2005
Guard and Reserve - July 10, 2005
Virtual Business - July 4, 2005
"Mom-preneurs" An Emerging Trend in Economy - May 5, 2005
Comparison Shopping for Your Business - April 27, 2005
Passing Your Business on to Your Children - April 19, 2005
Finding Opportunity in Business Crisis - April 13, 2005
SCORE - A 'National Treasure' for Entrepreneurs! - March 23, 2005
Avoiding Employment Lawsuits - March 15, 2005
How to Choose a Winning Franchise - March 1, 2005
"Key Person Insurance" - Does your Business Need it? - Feb 15, 2005
How to Write an Ad like the Superbowl Marketing Pros - Feb. 8, 2005
Research Needed Prior to Writing a Business Plan - February 2, 2005
Fees - When and How to Make the Increase - January 31, 2005
Creating an Effective Strategic Business Partnership - January 19, 2005
How to Draw up a Solid Work Contract with Employees - Jan 13, 2005
From General Partnership to Incorporating - Jan 6, 2005
Sales 101 - January 6, 2005

2004
Choosing the Best Software for Your Business; Part 1 - Dec 12, 2004
Computer Security - December 10, 2004
Moving from 'Nice' to Truly Exceptional - Dec 2, 2004
Drop Shipping: Profitable for On-line Businesses - Nov. 17, 2004 
Interns: A Good Solution for a Busy Business - Nov. 11, 2004 
Divorce and Splitting the Business - November 2, 2004 
Market Research - October 18, 2004
In Praise of Trial Lawyers - October 12, 2004
Publicity: 7-Step Process - October 4, 2004
Relocating a Business - September 27, 2004
Color Brochures vs. Business Cards - September 20, 2004
Bush vs. Kerry Part 2 - September 6, 2004
Bush vs. Kerry For Small Business - September 1, 2004
New Overtime Rules - August 23, 2004
Entrepreneurship Quiz - August 15, 2004
Increase Sales Through Direct Mail - August 8, 2004
Big Box Competition - August 1, 2004
Franchise Success Traits - July 12, 2004
Leasing an Executive Suite - July 7, 2004
Sales Secrets - June 29, 2004  
ADA - June 5, 2004
Thinking Small - May 25, 2004
Globalization - May 15, 2004  
Healthcare Costs - May 10, 2004
Bankruptcy - April 24, 2004
Open Book - April 19, 2004
Tax Tips - April 15, 2004
Firing - April 4, 2004  
Locations - March 30, 2004
Selling a Business - March 22, 2004
Apprentice Lessons - March 15, 2004
Speaker Match - March 8, 2004
Zero Down Purchases - February 29, 2004
Bartering - February 22, 2004
Paying Yourself  - February 9, 2004
Elevator Pitch - February 2, 2004
Uncoachable Employees - January 12, 2004
Customer Disservice - January 5, 2004