The Small Business Expert Blog

Erin Meyer is an affiliate professor of organizational behavior specializing in cross-cultural management at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. She is also the author of The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. Erin draws from her global business experiences to give advice for doing business correctly with other cultures. Jonathan Barsade is the CEO and Founder of Exactor, leading developer of end-to-end solutions of secure sales tax record keeping and compliance. He discusses the Marketplace Fairness Act, a bill that may allow Sales Tax to be collected on every transaction over the internet, and what it means for small businesses. Elizabeth Ghaffari is the CEO of Technology Place, a company that develops online business strategies for large and small businesses. She is also the author of a new book called Tapping the Wisdom. Elizabeth explains how to find a mentor -- the singlemost important factor in the success of one's small business. Matias Dalsgaard is the founder and CEO of a successful Danish tech start-up GoMore, which focuses on online car-sharing concepts. He is also of a new book called Dont Dispair. Matias shares the four things to say to insecure overachieving employees to empower, create change, and increase your bottom line. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

Susan Ershler is an international speaker, business executive, and along with her husband, became the first couple to climb the Seven Summits. She is the author of the new book Conquering the Seven Summits of Sales - From Everest to Every Business. Susan shares the lessons she learned from mountain climbing that can translate into success at the workplace. David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed sales and marketing strategist whose books and blog are must-reads for professionals seeking to generate attention in ways that grow their business. He is the author of the books New Rules of Marketing and PR, and most recently, The New Rules of Sales & Service. David discusses how the buying process has changed and what small businesses can do to sell effectively. Dawn Fotopulos is an experienced entrepreneur and smallbusiness turnaround expert that has rescued hundreds of small business from financial disaster. She is the author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners. Dawn shares the most common mistake small business owners make on the financial side of their business and gives tips for where to start when reading financial statements.  Susan Baroncini-Moe is an executive coach, a digital marketing strategist, and author of the bestselling book, Business in Blue Jeans: How to Have a Successful Business on Your Own Terms, in Your Own Style. Susan tells how to get rid of brain junk - baggage small business owners carry with them every day that hurt their businesses. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

Genevieve Thiers is the founder of Sittercity.com and a co-founder of Contactkarma.com and OperaModa.com. Genevieve and her companies have won over 15 awards. She talks about why women businesses are growing rapidly and what small businesses can do to take advantage of the trend. Jody Thompson, along with her partner Cali Ressler, is the Founder of CultureRx and co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE). She is the author of two books on managing work and work-life balance. Jody explains why most people don't enjoy work and what can be done to fix it. Gary Shinner and Jill Portman are the founders of Mighty Leaf Tea. Gary and Jill discuss how they started and grew their tea business, which is now partnering with Peet's Coffee. They give advice for choosing the right partner and getting your first big break. Matt Wilson is co-founder of Under30CEO and Adventurer in Residence at Under30Experiences. Matt provides insight into how to gain entrepreneurial experiences before leaving college, and how he has been able to live and work wherever and whenever while growing his company. Carmen Sognonvi is owner and general manager of Urban Martial Arts, a martial arts school in Brooklyn, New York. Carmen’s views on local business and local marketing have been featured in numerous media outlets, including Inc and Entrepreneur. Carmen discusses how small businesses can use offline, old-school marketing techniques to grow their business. Sponsored by Sage One and Nextiva.