Small Business Panel: Learn from the Experts

Rieva Lesonsky, founder and CEO of GrowBiz Media, is a widely recognized small-business expert and author of the bestselling book Start Your Own Business. She has an inside perspective on what entrepreneurs want, how to connect with them, and how to help them grow successful businesses.

Anita Campbell has been an entrepreneur at heart her entire life. She started the website SmallBizTrends.com and corresponding newsletter, which updates its readers on trends affecting the small business market. Today, in addition to being known internationally as a small business expert, Anita adds author to her already extensive resume with the release of her book, "Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Businesses to Market with Images and Design."

Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady” is one of America’s leading small business experts. She is a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, social media strategist and small business coach. Her areas of expertise include small business start-up, recession-proof marketing and social media strategy. Melinda hosts #Smallbizchat a weekly talk show on Twitter, the trusted resource to discuss everything entrepreneurs need to know about launching and running a profitable small business.