Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business® and an attorney with more than 25 years experience in taxation. Author of several books, including J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, 2007 edition.

Barbara Weltman is a nationally recognized small business authority. A top–selling author, she has appeared in many prestigious media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc.com, CNN and CNBC. She is the publisher/editor of "Barbara Weltman's Big Ideas for Small Business®," a free online newsletter on issues and trends that concern entrepreneurs. Ms. Weltman's Web site is www.barbaraweltman.com.