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Birmingham, MI, June 15, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Dean Nicolls, Microsoft Product Manager, will offer tips on how small businesses can use technology and Microsoft Office Live, www.officelive.com, to have a professional, online presence and effectively compete with big business. According to Microsoft, “Invisi-Businesses” are those that become invisible to prospects because they can’t be found on the Internet.

Why:
Ask questions and learn how to start and grow a small business and online presence now!

Who:
Dean Nicolls has been a product manager at Microsoft since 2003. Now, he is helping launch Microsoft Office Live, a new set of online services aimed at small business owners.

When:
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Listen live (radio or online) or call-in 866-557-8278 (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST)
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Info.:
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About StartupNation® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation is a vibrant community which provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start a business. Through StartupNation.com, entrepreneurs access articles, podcasts and seminars as well as connect with mentors and peers through StartupNation's online network. Hosts of StartupNation Radio, the Sloan brothers are successful inventors, experienced entrepreneurs and authors of “StartupNation: Open for Business” (Doubleday). They've been featured in numerous, international publications and frequently appear on national television.

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