Keith Hall, CEO of the National Association of the Self Employed, talks about ways to succeed during a recession.

Jim Frawley of Bellwether

Karla Jo Helms talks about why small businesses should not cut promo budgets in a recession.

Rob Retzlaff from 3C

Marsha Huber, IMA’s director of research on her new study “Thriving Amidst Challenges: A Guide to Small Business Resilience

Michelle Sorgy heads a fantastic new, affordable service to ease the PR burden for small businesses.

Brandon Bach talks about his company's new lid to ease opening jars for older Americans and people with disabilities

Francie Caccavo talks about her company, Olivia's Croutons.

Gianna Biscontini's new book empowers women to be more of themselves.

Kellee khalilo talks about her wedding planning site to save couples' money and angst.

Mikel Lindsaar is founder and CEO of Store Connect which makes managing website, orders, finance easier for small businesses.

Jen Peters discusses her company that provides flours for people who suffer from allergies or stomach disorders,

Dan Varonny urges small business leaders to join associations to effect positive change.

Sean Scott talks about his company is bringing shoe manufacturing back to America while adding to the firm's local community.

Chris Seaman leads the franchising group that helps individuals become great coaches.

Jason Duprat talks about healthcare professions and others starting companies within the industry

Founder Rhett Doolittle talks about new opportunities for small businesses to obtain loans faster, with less hassle than banks normally give smaller companies. His company is Business Warrior.

Anna Vocino talks about her new product line of non-sugar, non-grain foods and how she is expanding across the country,

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others.

Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur