StartupNation.com and Rembrandt Communications provide no cost PR guide to help entrepreneurs increase awareness

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/03/2007 -- StartupNation and Rembrandt Communications, LLC, http:/www.rembrandtwrites.com, have collaborated to introduce a no cost toolkit, "7 Steps to Successful Public Relations," at StartupNation's business advice website, www.startupnation.com. The simple guidelines are designed to help entrepreneurs leverage the power of public relations to help them generate awareness and demand for their businesses.

"The 7 Steps at StartupNation gave me the basic information I needed to announce and quickly grow my new business, {RE}Think Real Estate, www.rethinkrealestate.com," says its founder, Tara-Nicholle Nelson, Esq.

By visiting the "7 Steps to Successful Public Relations" (http://www.startupnation.com/steps/77/steps-successful-public-relations.htm), you can:

- Learn how to:

1. Create an Action Plan
2. Research the Media
3. Develop Story Ideas
4. Prepare a Media Kit
5. Write a Press Release
6. Contact the Media
7. Get the Word Out

- Access free resources, articles, tools and information;

- Receive free, monthly tips via the "Rembrandt Writes Insights" newsletter;

- Discover publicity mistakes to avoid that waste time and money;

- Network with other entrepreneurs;

- Share comments and feedback; and

- Receive discounts on various publicity services.

"We wanted to add more easy-to-use PR advice to StartupNation's free business content, so it was only natural to do this jointly with Melanie Rembrandt who has helped us achieve our own publicity objectives over the years," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder and Chief Startupologist. "Now our website visitors will have access to the same tactics and tools that have generated such fantastic results for us."

About StartupNation
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. For more information, visit http://www.startupnation.com.

About Rembrandt Communications, LLC
If you want targeted media relations and writing that produce results, Rembrandt Communications offers numerous products and services to fit your specific needs as a small business owner. From basic media relations, copywriting and ghostwriting to complete PR Plans and live presentations, we can help you with publicity and writing strategies just right for your growing business! Founded in 2004 by experienced public relations consultant, author and writer, Melanie Rembrandt, our team can help your small business increase sales and awareness cost-effectively. If you're ready to move to the next level of success, please contact us at 800-PR1-0116, or visit http://www.rembrandtwrites.com to receive our free newsletter full of valuable tips and information.

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Christine Hanisco of The Dippy Chick Company offers perspectives and advice for “homeprenuers”

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/25/2007 -- If you want to grow a successful, home-based business quickly and cost-effectively, check out StartupNation's new blog, "Home Work – A virtual water cooler for home-based businesses," at http://www.startupnation.com/blog/.

Christine Hanisco is the founder and president of The Dippy Chick Company, a business offering fun dips and gourmet edibles at www.dippychick.com. She will regularly share her experience and tips on building a successful home-based business.

"Readers of my StartupNation blog will be able to follow me through the ups and downs as I grow my small, home-based company into something big," Hanisco says. "The blog is a place for me to talk about my adventures as a homepreneur, share my excitement, goals – and sometimes vent a little. I hope to help other homepreneurs realize they're not alone in what they're going through."

Hanisco will share personal information and some of her business success secrets in marketing and Web design. "I'm adding a special little nugget of knowledge at the end of each post," Hanisco says.

Visitors to the free blog can:

• Read about Hanisco's weekly triumphs, tribulations and secrets for home-business success.

• Share comments and feedback.

• Meet other entrepreneurs through StartupNation.com's online forums.

• Buy and sell products and services, and promote a business in StartupNation Marketplace.

• Learn what's needed to grow a new business quickly and cost effectively.

"Because Christine has been in the trenches inventing her own unique products and successfully selling them online from home, she has some valuable information and tips to share with other home-based business hopefuls," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation co-founder and chief startupologist.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in
numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

About The Dippy Chick Company
Christine Hanisco is the mother of two and owner and founder of The Dippy Chick Company, Inc. (www.dippychick.com) - a fast-growing, specialty food business located in Kingston, NH. The Dippy Chick Company specializes in creating herb and spice blends for making party dip, cheese balls and sauces – with a sense of humor. She is the mother of two children under five, and a dedicated wife.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Check out the world’s largest online community of startups; new, one-stop resource for helpful content in the form of podcasts, videos, blogs, articles, and more at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/23/2007 -- As an entrepreneurial market leader celebrating this month's national Small Business Week, StartupNation -- the world's largest online community of startups -- announces its brand new Web site and three top tips for creating a successful online resource. Now, entrepreneurs can easily read up, meet up, start up and rev up their business success with the new functionality and features at www.startupnation.com.

"StartupNation is setting the example for entrepreneurs, so it was very important for us to update our Web site with the latest technologies, and share best practices for creating a successful online presence," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation chief startupologist. "By using this single, free and easy-to-use resource, you can access all of the information necessary to be smarter about starting and growing a business, and successfully accomplish your goals."

StartupNation's 3 Secrets to Creating a Successful Web Site

1. Listen to your users.
StartupNation conducted extensive Web site-user studies, pored over survey results and listened carefully to visitor feedback, to provide customers with the specific products, services and resources they really wanted at StartupNation.com.

2. Offer simple, user-friendly navigation tools.
StartupNation made it easier to find the information, products and services users need. Pain points were eradicated or significantly reduced to maximize usability.

3. Personalize the experience.
To create greater loyalty, StartupNation designed a customization tool, "My StartupNation," to offer visitors ways to personalize their experience with what's most interesting, pertinent and valuable to them. This puts power in the hands of site users and ensures ongoing relevance.

On StartupNation's new Web site, you can:

- Read daily highlights of the latest news, tips, trends and services to be successful.

- Watch free videos of StartupNation's "10 Steps to Open for Business" and learn how to turn a business idea into a successful startup.

- Connect with other entrepreneurs in the largest online community of startups.

- Access free podcasts, articles, blogs, interviews, online seminars.

- Save time and money using StartupNation Marketplace to increase sales, buy and sell products and services, find talented employees, network, and much more!

To experience this newly-updated, one-stop entrepreneurial resource, visit www.startupnation.com.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt Communications, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/30/2007 -- Nancy Jarecki of Betty Beauty to talk about creating and marketing her controversial new product for "hair down there"

What:
Nancy Jarecki, founder of Betty Beauty, bettybeauty.com, to offer tips on finding a small business niche – and filling it successfully – on StartupNation Radio.

You'll learn the research involved in creating a new product, what a "Category Creator" is and why Betty Beauty fits this description. Plus you'll hear how to market a controversial product.

Who:
After visiting a hair salon in Rome, realizing a need in the U.S. for what she found there and conducting extensive research, Nancy Jarecki founded Betty Beauty. The first safe color for the hair down there, the Betty products provide a gentle, no-drip formula for both men and women. The natural ingredients cover gray and are meant to enhance or match hair color on the head.

When:
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278
(7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
A Web cast of the radio program and an after-show Web cast with more great information will be available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, April 2.

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Two $500 prizes to be awarded at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/26/2007 -- StartupNation Marketplace, already a popular online destination for small businesses since launching in January 2007, announces enhanced features and functionality that make this free resource even more valuable. Now, entrepreneurs can make their free Marketplace listings come alive with photo uploads, full-feature formatting and unlimited hyperlink capability.

A new contest is launching to celebrate the newly enhanced Marketplace at http://www.startupnation.com/marketplace/. Entrepreneurs can nominate their current and new listings, jazzed up with the new feature enhancements, and be eligible for one of two $500 prizes. One prize will go to the Marketplace listing voted Most Outstanding by the StartupNation Community; the other will be randomly awarded to a Community member who posts a comment about his or her voting choice in the StartupNation forums. Contest information is available at http://www.startupnation.com.

"StartupNation Marketplace gives small businesses a free way to promote themselves in a unique and powerful manner within the internet's largest online community of entrepreneurs," says StartupNation Chief Community Officer Joel Welsh. "Combining their Marketplace listing with a free entrepreneurial profile and active participation in the StartupNation Community forums gives small businesses a one-two-three punch that can fuel their business to greater heights and grow their brand at the same time."

StartupNation visitors can quickly and easily list, buy and sell business products and services, look for work projects, network and provide customer ratings and reviews. Entrepreneurs who list their products or services in StartupNation Marketplace get the added benefit of "hitching their wagon to a star," taking advantage of StartupNation as a powerful, small-business resource.

At StartupNation Marketplace, you can:

- Increase sales with a business listing, photos and customized pitch.

- Post your personal ratings and reviews of listed products or services you've used.

- Save time finding, buying and selling appropriate products and services.

- Earn new income from posted work projects.

- Find talented workers to complete projects and meet deadlines.

- React quickly to market changes with instant listing updates.

- Grow your businesses by networking with potential partners, suppliers and customers.

- Get smarter about your business with the online articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews and more at StartupNation.

To post your listing and take advantage now of the valuable products, services and projects at StartupNation Marketplace, visit www.startupnation.com.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Learn startup growth success secrets from e-mail marketing expert Ryan Allis

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/23/2007 -- If you want to grow a successful eBay business quickly and cost-effectively, check out StartupNation's new blog, "E-mail Marketing Tips and Advice," by Ryan Allis, CEO and co-founder of Broadwick Corp.

Allis began his entrepreneurial career at age 11 by helping senior citizens learn computer skills. A few years later, with partner Aaron Houghton, he co-founded Broadwick and launched IntelliContact, now the leading on-demand e-mail marketing service used by more than 9,000 customers nationwide. Allis recently was named one of Business Week's Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25, and his book, Zero to One Million: How to Build a Company to $1 Million in Sales, describes the journey from business inception to success.

"For Allis, the essence of a successful business is relationship-building," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation co-founder. "Through his new blog, he will share insights on providing top-level service and using e-mail to help make the difference between a one-time sale and a lifelong customer. It's all part of our growing roster of thought-leading bloggers at StartupNation.com"

Visitors to the free blog at http://www.startupnation.com/blog/ can:

• Read about Allis' weekly triumphs, tribulations and secrets for e-mail marketing success.

• Share comments and feedback.

• Meet other entrepreneurs through StartupNation.com's online forums.

• Buy and sell products and services and promote a business in StartupNation Marketplace.

• Learn what's needed to start a new business quickly and cost effectively.

"I look forward to sharing my expertise in e-mail marketing, community and networking with StartupNation's small business community," Allis says. "It's exciting to be involved in such a dynamic part of the American economy."

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/21/2007 -- Marci Alboher Author of One Person, Multiple Careers, to offer expertise on "The Slash Effect"

What:
Marci Alboher, author of One Person, Multiple Careers, www.heymarci.com, to offer small business expertise on StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com. She will share real stories of those who've succeeded as "entrepreneur/employees," and tips for moving between the two roles and finding the perfect job to complement your entrepreneurial goals.

"Many entrepreneurs hold onto a job while building their business, or seek the ideal job 'on the side' to provide that extra security," Alboher says. "So it's no doubt that entrepreneur/employee is one of the more common slash combinations around."

Who:
Alboher is a writer/speaker/coach who focuses on workplace and career issues. A former corporate lawyer, she got interested in the many ways careers are being reinvented when she used law to springboard into a new career as a freelance journalist.

She regularly contributes to The New York Times, and her articles have appeared in Travel and Leisure, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Time Out New York and Legal Affairs, among other national publications.
Alboher also is on the executive committee of the New York Writers Workshop and leads writing workshops at the JCC of Manhattan, The Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd St. Y, and other venues around New York City.

When:
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278
(7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, March 26

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Learn startup growth success secrets from eBay top seller, author and profitability coach Corey Kossack

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/16/2007 -- If you want to grow a successful eBay business quickly and cost-effectively, check out StartupNation's blog, "Starting an eBay Business," at http://www.startupnation.com/blog/, by Corey Kossack, StartupNation's new eBay profitability coach.

Two years ago, 23-year-old Kossack, a student at Grand Canyon University's newly formed College of Entrepreneurship, started an eBay business. His store, Koss DVD, is now a "Top 200" eBay Store selling DVD movies, TV shows and video games with more than $1 million in sales. He also created the patent-pending ProfitBuilderSoftware.com, an online software tool that enables eBay sellers to maximize profits and minimize their risk of losses on every sale, and self-published eBay Millionaire or Bust: Hidden Strategies that Maximize Profits and Create Wealth.

"Moving directly from college student to highly successful business owner, Corey has some valuable information to share with our audience," says StartupNation co-founder Rich Sloan. "As the new eBay profitability coach for StartupNation, he'll provide insightful information and tips to entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a successful eBay business. We're excited to have him in our blogging stable."

Visitors to the free blog can:

• Read about Kossack's weekly triumphs, tribulations and secrets for eBay success.
• Share comments and feedback.
• Meet other entrepreneurs through StartupNation.com's online forums.
• Buy and sell products and services and promote a business in StartupNation Marketplace.
• Learn what's needed to start a new business quickly and cost effectively.

"There is a lot of eBay advice floating around the Internet about the basics of listing and selling on eBay, but the eBay community needs more than this," Kossack says. "After speaking at eBay Live, I realized that many sellers could use more information about profit margins, their risk of listing items in various eBay selling formats and the costs of doing business."

"I've seen large sellers whose business crumbled and closed up shop because they ignored these factors. I built a top-selling eBay business – that I still operate – from the ground up, and I plan to share my experiences with the world."

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/15/2007 -- Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval, authors of "The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness," to offer marketing expertise

What:
Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval, authors of The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness, a national bestseller available at www.thepowerofnice.com, to offer advertising expertise on StartupNation Radio.

Who:
Linda Kaplan Thaler is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer of The Kaplan Thaler Group (KTG). She is responsible for some of the most touching, relevant and famous commercials during her 25 years in the advertising and entertainment business.

Thaler wrote such campaign jingles as "I Don't Wanna Grow Up, I'm a Toys 'R' Us Kid," "Kodak Moments" and "The Heart of Communication" (Bell Atlantic), and of her 13 Clio Awards, two were for Best Original Music and Lyrics. Recently, she was host of the new Oxygen TV series, Making It Big.

KTG President and founding member Robin Koval is responsible for the general management of the agency, including client services, strategic development, new business and KTG's Buzz unit. She helped the agency grow from a fledgling startup to a powerhouse with $1 billion in billings. With Thaler, Koval also co-wrote BANG! Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World, is a member of the YWCA's Academy of Women Achievers, serves on the board of the Westchester Arts Council and is an adjunct professor at New York University.

When:
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278
(7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, March 19

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Learn startup growth success secrets from Andrew Field of PrintingForLess.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/01/2007 -- If you want to grow a successful small business quickly and cost-effectively, check out StartupNation's new blog, "Running a Fast Growing Business," at http://www.startupnation.com/blog/.

Andrew Field, president and CEO of America's first e-commerce print shop, PrintingForLess.com, shares his expertise on managing rapid business growth, a subject he knows well. PFL is a member of the Inc. 500 and last year grew 27 percent into an $18 million-plus business.

"As Montana's 2006 Small Business Person of the Year, runner-up for the SBA's National Small Business Person of the Year, Montana's 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year, and the winner of the 2005 Fortune Small Business and Winning Workplaces Best Boss Award, Andrew Field provides StartupNation.com visitors with new insights and valuable tips on growing a successful business fast," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation co-founder.

Visitors to the free blog can:

• Read about Field's weekly triumphs, tribulations and secrets for fast-growth success.

• Share comments and feedback.

• Meet other entrepreneurs through StartupNation.com's online forums.

• Buy and sell products and services and promote a business in StartupNation Marketplace.

• Learn what's needed to grow a new business quickly and cost effectively!

"We have created a unique culture at PFL where employees provide excellent products and customer service while having the opportunity to advance careers, learn new skills, give back to the community and enjoy a life in the beautiful, Montana surroundings," Field says. "Hopefully, new entrepreneurs will have a better understanding of various management, employee and service issues related to successful, fast-business growth through the new blog."

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com,
248-540-9660 ext. 333.

About PrintingForLess.com
PrintingForLess.com is the first and leading online commercial printing company in the United States. Located in Southwest Montana, PrintingForLess.com provides unmatched technical and customer support and instant online pricing and ordering for its full-color marketing materials. More than 50,000 customers nationwide, mostly small and mid-sized businesses, click on www.PrintingForLess.com for affordable, full-color marketing materials including: business cards, brochures, postcards, newsletters, letterhead, and more. For additional information, please visit our website or call 800-930-6040.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Promote your startup, find people to help you complete projects and learn what the smartest entrepreneurs are doing at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/21/2007 -- StartupNation announces its new, free online Marketplace at www.startupnation.com. There, visitors can quickly and easily list, buy and sell business products and services, look for work projects, network, and provide customer ratings and reviews. In its first weeks, more than 1,500 listings have been added to the growing resource.

"We created StartupNation Marketplace so entrepreneurs would have a free way to promote their businesses, solicit bids from service providers and find products and services necessary for their success," says Rich Sloan, StartupNation co-founder. "Every day, there are valuable new listings on the site showcasing innovative ideas and opportunities for people who want to start or grow their businesses.

"And the best part is, entrepreneurs looking for solutions, and businesses listed, both benefit from ratings and reviews provided by customers."

Entrepreneurs who list their products or services in the StartupNation Marketplace get the added benefit of "hitching their wagon to a star," taking advantage of StartupNation.com as a powerful, small-business resource.

At StartupNation Marketplace, you can:

- Increase sales with a business listing and customized pitch.

- Post ratings and reviews if you've used the product or service listed.

- Save time finding, buying and selling appropriate products and services.

- Earn new income from posted work projects.

- Voice personal opinions through reviews and rating Marketplace listings.

- Find talented workers to complete projects and meet deadlines.

- React quickly to market changes with instant listing updates.

- Grow your businesses by networking with potential partners, suppliers and customers.

- Get smarter with the online articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews and more at StartupNation.

To post your listing and take advantage now of the valuable products, services and projects at StartupNation Marketplace, visit www.startupnation.com.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Experts from Escape from Cubicle Nation, The Entrepreneurial MD, and Duct Tape Marketing Offer “10 Steps to Open for Business” Coaching Program at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/12/2007 -- If you want to start a business fast without wasting time, money or valuable resources, register for StartupNation's "10 Steps to Open for Business" Coaching Program at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/coaching/index.asp. Entrepreneurial experts Pam Slim, of Escape from Cubicle Nation, Philippa Kennealy, of The Entrepreneurial MD, John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing, and other StartupNation experts are offering the 12-week, group-coaching program starting in February.

"For less than $1,000, this program offers very logical, specific steps to help entrepreneurs overcome their fears and take action," Slim says. "By providing a structured process, accountability, group support, and introductions to potential partners, participants can move from thinking about an idea to actually doing something about it much faster than they would on their own."

Coaching participants will take part in weekly group phone meetings and online forums, receive personalized expert advice, complete homework assignments, and follow a structured plan where they:

Step 1 Create a Life Plan
Step 2 Choose a Business Model
Step 3 Create a Business Plan
Step 4 Select a Structure
Step 5 Create Key Assets
Step 6 Find Funding
Step 7 Organize Logistics
Step 8 Find Great People
Step 9 Establish a Brand
Step 10 Market and Sell

"At the end of 12 weeks, participants will have their questions answered, recordings of each class, handouts and a sound plan to proceed with their business and actually make it a reality," Kennealy says. "This program is unique because it offers peer group support, which increases commitment, and access to StartupNation's interactive environment and online resources."

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

About Pam Slim
Founder of Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pam Slim helps frustrated corporate employees break out and start their own business. She is a seasoned coach, having worked with thousands of executives and managers throughout the U.S. and Europe. Her consulting clients include corporations such as Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard and Charles Schwab. Slim trained with the "best known life coach in America," New York Times bestseller and O Magazine columnist Martha Beck. Visit Slim's Web site at http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/.

About Philippa Kennealy, M.D., The Entrepreneurial MD
Philippa Kennealy is an entrepreneurial coach with ICF-recognized certification and five years of experience in helping professionals become entrepreneurs and build their own successful businesses. Working first as a family physician, she moved on from private practice in 1996 to become the medical director and then CEO of UCLA-Santa Monica Medical Center. In 2002, after working as an executive in two Internet startups, she made the leap to start her own coaching business. The Entrepreneurial MD is dedicated to helping physicians become thriving entrepreneurs. For more information, visit www.entrepreneurialMD.com.

About John Jantsch
John Jantsch provides his marketing expertise for the StartupNation Coaching Program. He's a veteran marketing coach, award-winning blogger and author of Duct Tape Marketing: The World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide. Jantsch also created the Duct Tape Marketing small-business marketing system and Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coach Network. His Duct Tape Marketing Blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for small business and marketing, a Harvard Business School featured marketing site and a "Best Small Business Marketing Blog" in 2004, 2005 and 2006 by the readers of Marketing Sherpa. He presents popular marketing workshops for organizations such as the Small Business Administration, American Marketing Association, Kauffman Foundation, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, Associated Builders and Contractors, National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the National Association of Tax Professionals. For more information, visit www.ductapemarketing.com.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Find the flag icons at www.startupnation.com to win, Jan. 29 to Feb. 9

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/05/2007 -- StartupNation, the multimedia content company for entrepreneurs, announces its "Capture the Flag Contest." By finding the flag icons at http://www.startupnation.com, participants have the chance to win daily prizes and a grand prize of $1,000.

How to Play

• StartupNation will post a flag icon somewhere on www.startupnation.com each weekday between Monday, Jan. 29, and Friday, Feb. 9, 2007.

• Each day of the contest, there will be a new forum post with a clue to finding and capturing each of the 10 flags.

• When you find a flag icon, "capture" it by clicking on the icon. You will automatically be taken to a page where you can enter the daily prize drawings.

• Each daily winner will receive $100 worth of products or services, and a grand prize winner of $1,000 will be drawn at the end of the contest.

• There will be a Double-Entry Bonus for contestants who participate using the e-mail address associated with their StartupNation member profile/nickname. By creating a free profile at www.startupnation.com, you can double your chances of winning.

"Some of the daily prizes will be fun, like $100 of pizza from your favorite pizza place," says Joel Welsh, StartupNation Chief Community Officer. "On other days, the prize may be $100 worth of any product or service listed in the StartupNation Marketplace. And to help you learn more about using StartupNation and succeed in business, each daily clue includes a tip on how to make the most of the resources on the site."

For more information about the contest rules and regulations, see http://www.startupnation.com/pages/promos/capturetheflagrules.htm.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television. If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation co-founders and entrepreneurial experts provide diverse startup and life-planning information via energetic keynote presentation

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/31/2007 -- If you need keynote speakers who provide valuable startup information, inspiration and entertainment, look no further than Jeff and Rich Sloan of StartupNation, www.startupnation.com.

On January 18, The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter meeting lasted an unprecedented three hours. After hearing an exciting presentation about life planning and small business by the Sloan brothers, attendees eagerly waited in a long line to personally meet Jeff and Rich.

"Jeff and Rich Sloan are the experts on all topics related to entrepreneurship," says Amy Marshall, NAWBO Greater Detroit Chapter Executive Director. "Their presentation was right on target for our audience of entrepreneurs and business executives, they easily handled numerous questions in diverse areas, and they stayed late to personally meet with many attendees. The Sloan brothers have keen insights into the challenges and rewards of business ownership, and it's clear they have a passion to help small businesses succeed."

"To me, the Sloan Brothers are the Kings of ROI – Return on Information," says Kathleen Alessandro, president of Energized Solutions, LLC. "With the info-glut out there, I look to the Sloans and StartupNation for concise, practical and very smart information for my business."

As keynote speakers at your next event, Jeff and Rich Sloan can:

• Discuss the key principles, strategies and tactics necessary for small business success
• Reveal the 10 key steps to open a business now
• Produce a live radio show and onstage panel of experts
• Provide inspiration, entertainment, entrepreneurial information and personal life-planning tips!

If you'd like to have Jeff and Rich Sloan speak at your next event, contact Melanie Rembrandt at Melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Public policy expert to discuss encouraging dialogue on startups

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/23/2007 -- What:Jonathan Ortmans, leader of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, will inspire listeners, offer startup tips and discuss the value of entrepreneurship to the economy and society on StartupNation Radio.

Who: With more than 20 years of experience in the public policy decision-making process, Ortmans now leads EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, http://www.entrepreneurshipweekusa.com. This is an initiative launched by the Kauffman Foundation, The New York Times and Inc. magazine to inspire young people everywhere to explore their potential as self-starters and entrepreneurs.

Ortmans is president of the Public Forum Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating the most advanced and effective means of fostering public discourse and debate on major issues of the day. He also oversees the National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship, an initiative to focus the attention of policymakers and opinion leaders on the value of entrepreneurship to the economy and society.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007

Listen live (radio or online) or call in at 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, Jan. 29.

Why: Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/17/2007 -- Learn small business marketing tips on StartupNation Radio January 20

What:
John Jantsch, creator of Duct Tape Marketing, www.ducttapemarketing.com, discusses his practical guide to marketing a small business on StartupNation Radio.

Who:
Jantsch is a veteran marketing coach, presenter, award-winning blogger and author of Duct Tape Marketing: The World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide.

His Duct Tape Marketing Blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for small business and marketing, and is a Harvard Business School featured marketing site.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278
(7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, Jan. 22

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New series features profiles of 10 successful entrepreneurial goal-setters at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/10/2007 -- Chase your small business dreams this year by setting targeted goals now – with help from StartupNation. To start, check out these top three goal-setting tips from entrepreneurial experts Jeff and Rich Sloan. Then visit www.startupnation.com for a new series profiling 10 entrepreneurs who found success through smart goal-setting.

"It's your venture, and your year to succeed," says Rich Sloan. "Accept and expect nothing less than the best. With these three simple but critical steps to goal-setting, you'll turn your business vision into a reality."

1. Be specific and clearly define goals.
Distill your life plan into an action strategy in which goal-setting is critical. Concentrate on the specific steps necessary to achieve success. If your company involves more than just you, your goals need to be communicated and communicable. Help your support team understand your passion and objectives.

Everyone in your company should have his or her own goal sets that can be periodically reviewed to keep them on track. This will make it clear that every employee has an impact on the overarching company goals – and they'll appreciate the sense of ownership.

2. Be ambitious, but be real.
It's important that goals are achievable. They'll turn negative if you aim too high, completely miss them or have too much riding on them. Be responsible, diligent and write down conservative, realistic and aggressive goals. The conservative goal is your worst-case scenario. Be sure your business can at least survive, or continue to thrive, by reaching this one.

3. Make goals measurable.
Create goals with near-term, mid-term and long-term review intervals. By regularly assessing progress and making necessary adjustments along the way, you'll stay focused and grow your business faster and more cost-effectively.

For the complete new 10-part series, including more great tips from the Sloan brothers, visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/articles/business-goal-setting-intro.

Appear on StartupNation Radio and get expert advice for your startup!
Visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice through a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. At www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors in StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers, authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95), have been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/28/2006 -- Own an online business in 2007 with advice from StartupNation Radio experts January 6, 2007

What:
Kevin Harmon joins StartupNation Radio to discuss how to start and grow a successful eBay business.

Who:
In 2002, Kevin Harmon started Inflatable Madness, http://inflatablemadness.com, selling media online such as DVD's, CD's, video games, and books. Kevin lists over 400,000 items on his eBay store every month and has the third largest store on the largest e-commerce site in the world. With first-year revenues at $300,000 and 2005 revenues at around $3.5 million, Kevin provides valuable, eBay business information on his StartupNation blog at http://www.startupnation.com/blog/category.asp?CATEGORY_ID=6.

When:
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278
(7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)
Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, January 8th

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your eBay business now!

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice and voice your opinion:

• Join the StartupNation entrepreneur community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp.

• Listen live to StartupNation Radio Saturdays (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio.

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!

You can also visit StartupNation Radio online (http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp) or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4–5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through the StartupNation.com online community (http://www.startupnation.com), entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors. The Sloan brothers are also authors of "StartupNation: Open for Business," (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95). They've been featured in many national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Learn How to Start Your Own Business on StartupNation Radio December 16th

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/11/2006 -- Steve Kirk of "Great Taste, Gluten Free" to share tips for creating startup opportunities when your corporate job is at risk

What:
On StartupNation Radio, Steve Kirk of "Great Taste, Gluten Free," http://www.greattasteglutenfree.com/, will share startup tips and tell how he left the corporate world to start a successful cookie company.

Who:
In February 2006, Kirk founded Gluten Free, a bakery dedicated to providing gluten-free cookies in five varieties. After leaving his corporate job, Kirk now works full-time providing delicious foods for people suffering from Celiac disease, fibromyalgia, autism, and wheat allergies.

When:
Saturday, December 16, 2006Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)

Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, December 18th

Also listen to Kirk's 12/4/06 StartupNation Community Podcast at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/podcasts/cp-day-one-entrepreneur.asp

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice and voice your opinion:

. Join the StartupNation entrepreneur community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp.
. Listen live to StartupNation Radio Saturdays (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio.

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!

You can also visit StartupNation Radio online (http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp) or call-in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.

Through the StartupNation.com online community (http://www.startupnation.com), entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors. The Sloan brothers are also authors of "StartupNation: Open for Business," (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95). They've been featured in many national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Communicate with entrepreneurs and learn startup success tips from Cheryl Tallman of Fresh Baby on Mompreneur Zone blog

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/08/2006 -- If you're a mother trying to balance a business, family and healthy lifestyle, check out StartupNation.com's new Mompreneur Zone blog at:
http://www.startupnation.com/blog/category.asp?CATEGORY_ID=8.

Visitors at the free, Mompreneur Zone blog can:

. Read Cheryl Tallman's weekly triumphs, tribulations and secrets for startup success.
. Ask questions.
. Provide comments, suggestions and feedback.
. Meet other mompreneurs and entrepreneurs via the online forum.
. Discover all the information necessary to become a successful mompreneur!

Inspired by their own children, Cheryl and her sister, Joan Ahlers, created Fresh Baby, www.freshbaby.com, in 2002. They wanted to offer all-natural food for kids of all ages and support parents in teaching them to make healthy food choices.

Since its inception, Fresh Baby was chosen as an Entrepreneur Magazine "Hot Company to Watch in 2004," won an iParenting award, was one of five finalists in the new product awards at the 2004 Natural Products Show, and has been featured in The Detroit Free Press, Fit Pregnancy, New Parent, Mothering, Organic Style, and more.

"When the Sloan brothers asked me to join the StartupNation community, I jumped at the chance," states Tallman. "Being an entrepreneur is challenging, so is being a parent, and I love being both! I'm looking forward to building relationships with people looking to exchange ideas that accelerate their business, and sharing secrets to enjoying, and juggling, family and business."

"According to the Center for Women's Business Research, women-owned businesses have grown at twice the rate of other businesses over the last two decades and are expected to generate more than $1 trillion in revenues,"
states Jeff Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. "With our new blog from successful mompreneur Cheryl Tallman, this growing group of entrepreneurs can access the inside information, advice and sounding board they need to succeed."

To get free small business information from the experts and meet other entrepreneurs:

. Join the StartupNation entrepreneur community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp
. Listen to StartupNation Radio live on Saturdays (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) or log on to the StartupNation Radio podcast at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio any time you like.

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.
Through the StartupNation.com website (http://www.startupnation.com), entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors through StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers are also authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They've been featured in many national publications and frequently appear on national television.

About Fresh Baby
Founded by Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers, Fresh Baby is an innovator in all-natural feeding products for infants and toddlers. Offering parents a fresh approach to natural parenting, the company provides practical knowledge for raising healthy children and earth-friendly products that offer modern convenience. For healthy eating advice and fresh ideas, please
visit: http://www.freshbaby.com.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Entrepreneur chosen by StartupNation.com community wins small business coaching and "The Ultimate Hook-Up" with three angel investors

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/05/2006 -- StartupNation, http://www.startupnation.com/, the online entrepreneurial community and content company, announced today that Phil Camillo of PixLit is the winner of its recent, nationally-broadcast Elevator Pitch Contest. StartupNation designed the contest to educate entrepreneurs and help them in creating a 60-second business-plan pitch for potential investors.

Camillo competed with 14 other elevator pitchers on StartupNation's nationally-syndicated radio program. The StartupNation online community voted and ultimately chose three finalists. After delivering his pitch once in the preliminary round, Camillo refined it and came back on the air to face the Sloan brothers and angel investor Frank Hennessey in the final round.

Runner-up Lynne Sandler of "A Sound Match" presented her idea for an online dating website that matches people based on their taste in music. And runner-up Jennifer Jones discussed her vision of a community center that combines assisted living and a learning facility.

Both Sandler and Jones presented top-notch elevator pitches. But in the end, Camillo won the unanimous favor of all three judges by pitching his company, PixLit, a virtual school that sells video lessons and special services to parents. Camillo was awarded the grand prize of "The Ultimate Hookup." He will be flown to the StartupNation office for in-person coaching and "hooked up" with three potential investors.

"We give kids a fun learning experience complete with online videos and interactive games while supporting parents in virtual communities," states Camillo. "And best of all, parents can individualize learning for each child and track progress online. All our lessons are created by content experts meeting national education standards, and we offer special member services like our live, online 24/7 tutoring. With the Ultimate Hook-Up prize, we hope to fully realize the vision contained within our name - to help parents improve their children's literacy through the visual media."

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice and voice your opinion:

. Join the StartupNation entrepreneur community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp.

. Listen live to StartupNation Radio Saturdays (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio.

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!
You can also visit StartupNation Radio online (http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp) or call-in 866-557-8278 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.
Through the StartupNation.com online community (http://www.startupnation.com), entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors. The Sloan brothers are also authors of "StartupNation: Open for Business," (Doubleday, 2005).

They've been featured in many national publications and frequently appear on national television.

About PixLit
PixLit (www.pixlit.com) is an e-commerce website that helps homeschool parents improve their children's literacy through visual media.

PixLit's products include on-line video lessons and interactive games on math, science and the language arts created by nationally recognized education experts and a special tutoring service where children receive unlimited help on any educational topic from qualified online teachers - live, 24/7. PixLit parents can individualize their child's learning and monitor usage, progress and assessment results while collaborating with other parents in live webinars, chat rooms and discussion forums.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

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Discover special gift ideas, add your own and give feedback in StartupNation’s online community

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/29/2006 -- If you are looking for a unique gift this holiday season, checkout StartupNation's online entrepreneurial community at: http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/forum_posts.asp?TID=2705&PN=1&FID=15&PR=3

"The StartupNation community has created a one-stop shop to easily find products and services, click on links to purchase items, offer comments, and even add your own ideas to the list," states Joel Welsh, StartupNation's Chief Community Officer. "It's a fun way to find special gifts for friends and family while helping others grow their businesses."

Checkout these unique gifts currently listed at StartupNation.com:

- Couture Slip-on cuffs from Jules
- Delicious Gluten-Free Cookies from Steve
- Tasty ChezJane Garlic Spread from Mig
- ELIXIR G Ginger Mix from Aron
- Earthborn & Handmade Vase from iouone2
- Dog Stationery from Kim

For more gift ideas and a lot of fun, visit www.startupnation.com today!

To meet other entrepreneurs:

• Join the StartupNation community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp

• Listen live to StartupNation Radio on Saturdays (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio at your convenience.

About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors through StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers are also authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They've been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Take advantage of the seasonal spending spike with free advice at www.startupnation.com

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2006 -- As a small business owner, it's time to take advantage of the holiday shopping frenzy and increase sales. To maximize holiday transactions, startup experts Jeff and Rich Sloan of StartupNation, www.startupnation.com, the online entrepreneurial community and content company, offer their key strategies.

"Many retailers earn as much as 75 percent of their profits during the holidays," states Rich Sloan, StartupNation.com co-founder. "By recognizing and solving customers' 'pain points,' you can convert shoppers into buyers before 2006 ends."

Checkout these key tips and more at:

http://www.startupnation.com/pages/articles/customer-holiday-pain-points.asp

1. Surprise customers with a holiday giveaway 2. Have items in stock that people want 3. Offer various payment options so your products and services are easy to buy 4. Ensure your website is simple to navigate 5. Prepare for various, last-minute scenarios pertaining to customer demand, bad weather, etc.
6. Use an opt-in e-mail list to send valued customers a holiday message 7. Thank customers and offer future buying incentives in 2007 8. Provide excellent service and satisfy customer needs 9. Prepare a big, end-of-year clearance sale and offer holiday discounts

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice and voice your opinion:

. Join the StartupNation community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp
. Listen live to StartupNation Radio on Saturdays (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio at your convenience.

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!

You can also visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.
Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors through StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers are also authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They've been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Take advantage of the seasonal spending spike with free advice from startup experts Jeff and Rich Sloan

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/14/2006 -- As a small business owner, it's time to take advantage of the holiday shopping frenzy and increase sales. To maximize holiday transactions, startup experts Jeff and Rich Sloan of StartupNation, www.startupnation.com, the online entrepreneurial community and content company, offer their key strategies.

"Many retailers earn as much as 75 percent of their profits during the holidays," states Rich Sloan, StartupNation.com co-founder. "By catering to customers' specific needs and solving their 'pain points,' you can easily convert shoppers into buyers before 2007 begins."

1. Make Your Items Easy to Get

Now may be the perfect time to drop your shipping fees to a low flat-rate.

And if possible, offer last-minute shoppers the opportunity to order online and then pick-up purchases at your store. Of the customers who picked up online orders at Best Buy, close to 60 percent made more purchases while there.

2. Ensure Your Website is Simple to Navigate Analyze how shoppers interact with your Web site, then look for clues as to what's compelling them to buy and what isn't. Make it easy to search and buy. Retain customer information so buyers can enjoy one-click shopping but also give them the choice to opt-out.

3. Surprise Customers with a Holiday Discount Customers won't expect to find products and services at their lowest price when demand is high. This holiday season, offer customers true discounts that get their attention, reduce stress and give them something to remember.

For more free tips on increasing sales this holiday season for your startup, visit:
http://www.startupnation.com/pages/articles/customer-holiday-pain-points.asp

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice and voice your opinion:

Join the StartupNation community at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp

Listen live to StartupNation Radio on Saturdays (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio at your convenience.

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!
You can also visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by lifelong entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.
Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors through StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers are also authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They've been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Visit StartupNation's online community at www.startupnation.com to enter and vote for a winner

Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/30/2006 -- If you have a business idea and dream of setting your own hours or simply having more control over your career, now's your chance. StartupNation, www.startupnation.com, the online entrepreneurial community and content company, introduces their new Elevator Pitch Contest. The winner will be chosen by the StartupNation online community and receive "The Ultimate Hook-Up" which includes: a trip to StartupNation headquarters in Birmingham, Michigan, one-on-one coaching from small business experts Jeff and Rich Sloan and a meeting with three angel investors.

Each week starting November 4, 2006, five new and aspiring entrepreneurs will deliver their "elevator pitch" promoting their business idea on the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program. Co-hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan and various angel investors will listen to the pitches and provide their comments and advice.

After each show airs, listeners can go online to vote for their favorite pitch, provide feedback and critique contestants. The results will be tallied, and the three finalists will deliver their refined pitch to a panel of esteemed judges on December 2, 2006. The winner will be chosen, and he or she will get "hooked up" by StartupNation!

To enter StartupNation's Elevator Pitch Contest and the chance to win "The Ultimate Hook-Up":

. Submit your elevator pitch on the StartupNation Radio page at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp

To meet other entrepreneurs, get free startup advice, voice your opinion, and vote for contestants:

. Join the StartupNation community at
http://www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp

. Listen live to StartupNation Radio beginning Saturday, November 4th (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) or log into the StartupNation Radio podcast at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio starting Monday, November 6, 2006

Be on the air and get expert advice for your startup!
You can also visit http://www.startupnation.com/pages/radio/index.asp or call-in 866-557-8278 (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions live on the air. If chosen, you'll have the opportunity to promote your new business to a nationwide audience and get valuable startup advice!

About StartupNationR and the Sloan Brothers Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and online content for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business.
Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, as well as network with peers and mentors through StartupNation's online community. The Sloan brothers are also authors of
"StartupNation: Open for Business," (Doubleday, 2005). They've been featured in numerous national publications and frequently appear on national television.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm