Steven S. Little

Steven S. Little is renowned for his expertise in business growth and the future of opportunity, making him a prominent speaker, consultant, and writer in these fields. As a Senior Consultant for Inc. Magazine since 1998, he engages with thousands of business leaders annually, sharing insights that are both practical and essential for fostering sustainable organizational growth. His speaking style is consistently described as "real-world," "highly credible," and "uniquely engaging."

From 1988 through 1999, Little presided over three fast-growth companies, including FAME, Inc. and Erb Industries, Inc., each of which saw profitable growth rates exceeding 500% under his leadership. Additionally, as President of The Queensboro Shirt Company, he was instrumental in developing it into one of the nation’s most successful sites for Internet commerce. Little's extensive experience also includes speaking for major organizations like UPS, Microsoft, and Bank of America, focusing on strategic insights related to business growth, customer acquisition, and retention.

Steven S. Little holds a degree from Miami University and has furthered his education at The Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, and The University of Houston’s Future Studies Program. He is the author of several best-selling books such as "The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth," "The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth," and "Duck and (re)Cover: The Embattled Business Owner's Guide to Survival and Growth," the latter being highlighted as the "Must-Read Business Book" of 2009. He currently resides in Wilmington, NC, and Merida, Mexico, and continues to travel extensively.