Steven S. Little is a much sought after expert on the subject of business growth and the future of opportunity. As a former President of three fast-growth companies, he now advises thousands of leaders of growing organizations and communities each year. For over ten years, Steve was also a Senior Consultant for Inc. magazine. He is the author of the best-selling books "The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth" (Wiley, 2005) and "The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth" (Wiley, 2008). And his newest book "Duck and (re)Cover: The Embattled Business Owner's Guide to Survival and Growth" (June 2009), is already receiving praise as the "Must-Read Business Book" for 2009!

He also regularly speaks for some of the world's leading organizations, including UPS, Microsoft, FedEx, Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, Echostar, National Association of Home Builders, Consumer Electronics Associations, National Sporting Goods Association, Million Dollar RoundTable, American Banking Association, Associated General Contractors, Retail Industries Leaders Association and over 80 chambers of commerce. His style has been described as "real-world" "highly credible" and "uniquely engaging."

From 1988 thru 1999, Steve was President of three fast growth companies. Both FAME, Inc. and Erb Industries, Inc. achieved profitable growth rates of over 500% during his tenure.

Steve is a graduate of Miami University and has studied at The Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland and The University of Houston's Future Studies Program. Steve and family live in sunny Wilmington, NC and historic Merida, Mexico.

The Seven Irrefutable Rules of Business Growth - 21st Century Strategies for Building Your Company:

More than any other objective, businesses want to grow. In this, his most popular keynote, Steve investigates what it takes to grow your business both effectively and profitably. Through his personal experience as a growth expert (both as a growth consultant and a President of three fast growth companies) and studies of the Inc. 500 (America's fastest growing privately-held companies) Steve identifies those best practices of organizations that achieve sustained and profitable growth.

The Ten 'Ts' of Custom Acquisition & Retention - Proven Initiatives For Building Relationships and Profits:

Today, business interested in growth are looking to improve their customer relationships to increase sales, lower costs and maximize profits. Short on theory, long on practical advice, Steve examines how today's most succesful organizations are transforming the way in which they acquire and retain customers. Through concepts such as "touches", "telepathy" and "timebombs", this no-nonsense discussion will help your group build customer-centric processes that lead to sustainable growth.

The Future of Opportunity: A 20/20 Vision of Your Success:

In this exciting and thought-provoking keynote, Steve helps audiences focus on their near-term future. By identifying the most impactful macro-changes taking place in our world today, and dovetailing them with the specific developments within your industry or organization, Steve illuminates the future of opportunity and success for your group over the next 3 to 15 years. No crystal ball or tea leaves here...just factual, down-to-earth information your group will find interesting, entertaining and actionable.