60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of StartupNation Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:20:23 -0700 StartupNation http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of StartupNation Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of StartupNation Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/entrepreneur/startup/prweb486130.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/entrepreneur/startup/prweb486130.htm Entrepreneur chosen by StartupNation.com community wins small business coaching and "The Ultimate Hook-Up" with three angel investors. [PRWeb Dec 4, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/entrepreneur/startup/prweb486130.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:52:02 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com 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 StartupNation 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 ( Melanie Rembrandt Phil Camillo of PixLit Virtual School Wins StartupNation's On-Air Elevator Pitch Contest 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 StartupNation 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 ( 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb477739.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb477739.htm Take advantage of the seasonal spending spike with free advice from startup experts Jeff and Rich Sloan. [PRWeb Nov 14, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb477739.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:12:29 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com 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 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, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> Melanie Rembrandt Increase Holiday Sales Now with StartupNation's Top 3 Small Business Tips and 6 Exclusive Articles at StartupNation.com 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 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, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466564.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466564.htm Visit StartupNation's online community at www.startupnation.com to enter and vote for a winner. [PRWeb Oct 30, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466564.htm Thu, 9 Nov 2006 15:20:38 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com 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, joined by a yet-to-be-determined angel investor, 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 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. 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 StartupNation 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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> Melanie Rembrandt Enter StartupNation's Elevator Pitch Contest to Win Small Business Coaching and "The Ultimate Hook-Up" with Three Angel Investors 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, joined by a yet-to-be-determined angel investor, 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 (7 p.m.-8 p.m. EST/4 p.m.-5 p.m. 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 StartupNation 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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb441045.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb441045.htm StartupNation real life stories and radio shows featured on Forbes.com. [PRWeb Sep 26, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb441045.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:47:23 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.startupnation.com, announced today that Forbes.com will now feature StartupNation Key Moves and StartupNation Radio programs on its website. Posted in the “Entrepreneurs” section at Forbes.com, StartupNation Key Moves case studies and weekly, nationally-syndicated radio shows will offer startup advice and highlight strategies of successful entrepreneurs. “We’re confident that Forbes.com readers will find these stories and radio shows inspirational and filled with useful advice,” states Brett Nelson, Forbes.com Entrepreneurs Editor. “StartupNation Key Moves highlight a strategy or tactic that entrepreneurs in all types of businesses have implemented -- from leaders such as Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com, to Jonathon Conant, founder of the Trapeze School -- who have put themselves on the path to success,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “Through StartupNation Radio and our Key Moves content, we will bring real stories from across America to Forbes.com to inspire even more people to start pursuing their small business dreams.” StartupNation Key Moves Case Studies are available for download and printing at Forbes.com at http://www.forbes.com/search/storyTypeResults.jhtml?storyType=StartupNation, in addition to audio files of weekly StartupNation Radio programs, hosted by entrepreneurial experts Jeff and Rich Sloan. Visitors can also listen to an extensive archive of StartupNation Radio shows at no cost. The weekly, call-in radio show provides startup insights and elevator pitches. It also features interviews with leading entrepreneurs such as Craig Newmark, craigslist Founder, Bob Parsons, GoDaddy Founder and Lavetta Willis of Dada Footwear. About StartupNation 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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> Melanie Rembrandt Forbes.com Partners with StartupNation to help Entrepreneurs Learn How to Start a Small Business www.startupnation.com, announced today that Forbes.com will now feature StartupNation Key Moves and StartupNation Radio programs on its website. Posted in the “Entrepreneurs” section at Forbes.com, StartupNation Key Moves case studies and weekly, nationally-syndicated radio shows will offer startup advice and highlight strategies of successful entrepreneurs. “We’re confident that Forbes.com readers will find these stories and radio shows inspirational and filled with useful advice,” states Brett Nelson, Forbes.com Entrepreneurs Editor. “StartupNation Key Moves highlight a strategy or tactic that entrepreneurs in all types of businesses have implemented -- from leaders such as Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com, to Jonathon Conant, founder of the Trapeze School -- who have put themselves on the path to success,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “Through StartupNation Radio and our Key Moves content, we will bring real stories from across America to Forbes.com to inspire even more people to start pursuing their small business dreams.” StartupNation Key Moves Case Studies are available for download and printing at Forbes.com at http://www.forbes.com/search/storyTypeResults.jhtml?storyType=StartupNation, in addition to audio files of weekly StartupNation Radio programs, hosted by entrepreneurial experts Jeff and Rich Sloan. Visitors can also listen to an extensive archive of StartupNation Radio shows at no cost. The weekly, call-in radio show provides startup insights and elevator pitches. It also features interviews with leading entrepreneurs such as Craig Newmark, craigslist Founder, Bob Parsons, GoDaddy Founder and Lavetta Willis of Dada Footwear. About StartupNation 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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248-540-9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/startupnation/entrepreneur/prweb422214.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/startupnation/entrepreneur/prweb422214.htm Vote for your favorite elevator pitch in the StartupNation contest starting August 12th. [PRWeb Aug 9, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/startupnation/entrepreneur/prweb422214.htm Wed, 9 Aug 2006 16:55:49 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.startupnation.com), a leading provider of online content and community for entrepreneurs, announced its Elevator Pitch Contest “Pitch Off.” Beginning August 12th, six contestants will give “elevator pitches” promoting their business idea on the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program for the chance to win business coaching from StartupNation. “If you’re trying to take a business from idea to reality, you’ve got to have a sizzling Elevator Pitch and have to be able to deliver it to your ‘dream financier’ in a minute or less,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder and StartupNation Radio Co-host. “Our Elevator Pitch Contest provides an entertaining forum for entrepreneurs to refine their pitches, as well as obtain community feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and mentors through StartupNation.com.” Contest Details August 12- 21 Six contestants pitch their great business ideas on StartupNation Radio. Entrepreneurs in the StartupNation community listen on air or online and vote for their favorite elevator pitch at www.startupnation.com, from which three finalists are chosen. August 26 Three finalists deliver their Elevator Pitches on StartupNation Radio. September 8 The Elevator Pitch Contest “Pitch Off” winner is announced on www.startupnation.com. Contestant Elevator Pitches can be heard on www.startupnation.com, starting Saturday, August 12th at 8 p.m. EST. Listeners can also check their local station listings for StartupNation Radio to hear Elevator Pitches on radio stations in their market. About StartupNation Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) is a vibrant online community that provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs access articles, blogs, podcasts and seminars, as well as networking opportunities with peers, mentors and customers through StartupNation’s online community. Hosts of StartupNation Radio, the Sloan brothers are serial entrepreneurs, successful inventors, angel investors, and authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They’ve been featured in numerous international publications and frequently appear as experts on national television. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248.540.9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> Melanie Rembrandt Entrepreneurs Compete in StartupNation Elevator Pitch Contest “Pitch Off” to Win Startup Coaching www.startupnation.com), a leading provider of online content and community for entrepreneurs, announced its Elevator Pitch Contest “Pitch Off.” Beginning August 12th, six contestants will give “elevator pitches” promoting their business idea on the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program for the chance to win business coaching from StartupNation. “If you’re trying to take a business from idea to reality, you’ve got to have a sizzling Elevator Pitch and have to be able to deliver it to your ‘dream financier’ in a minute or less,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder and StartupNation Radio Co-host. “Our Elevator Pitch Contest provides an entertaining forum for entrepreneurs to refine their pitches, as well as obtain community feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and mentors through StartupNation.com.” Contest Details August 12- 21 Six contestants pitch their great business ideas on StartupNation Radio. Entrepreneurs in the StartupNation community listen on air or online and vote for their favorite elevator pitch at www.startupnation.com, from which three finalists are chosen. August 26 Three finalists deliver their Elevator Pitches on StartupNation Radio. September 8 The Elevator Pitch Contest “Pitch Off” winner is announced on www.startupnation.com. Contestant Elevator Pitches can be heard on www.startupnation.com, starting Saturday, August 12th at 8 p.m. EST. Listeners can also check their local station listings for StartupNation Radio to hear Elevator Pitches on radio stations in their market. About StartupNation Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) is a vibrant online community that provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through www.startupnation.com, entrepreneurs access articles, blogs, podcasts and seminars, as well as networking opportunities with peers, mentors and customers through StartupNation’s online community. Hosts of StartupNation Radio, the Sloan brothers are serial entrepreneurs, successful inventors, angel investors, and authors of StartupNation: Open for Business (Doubleday, 2005). They’ve been featured in numerous international publications and frequently appear as experts on national television. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248.540.9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Yahoo/StartupNation/prweb419464.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Yahoo/StartupNation/prweb419464.htm Now, entrepreneurs visiting the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center can easily access StartupNation’s “10 Steps to Open for Business” online resource. [PRWeb Aug 4, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Yahoo/StartupNation/prweb419464.htm Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:07:36 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.startupnation.com), the fast-growing online community of entrepreneurs, announced today that they have signed a content agreement with Yahoo! Small Business, in an effort to provide guidance and resources to help people get their dream business started. Now, entrepreneurs visiting the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources) can easily access StartupNation’s “10 Steps to Open for Business” online resource. StartupNation’s “10 Steps to Open for Business” simplifies the startup process for entrepreneurs with free, easy-to-use information on how to start a business via articles, audio clips, on-demand seminars, and various tools and templates. “Our 10 Step plan has proven to be extremely effective in breaking down the process of starting a business – from life planning through selecting a business model, creating a business plan, finding funding, and marketing your product,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “Teaming up with Yahoo! will help us reach more of the 67% of all Americans* who dream of starting a business with this easy-to-follow roadmap.” Jeff and Rich Sloan, entrepreneurial experts and co-hosts of the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program, created “10 Steps to Open for Business” as an online companion to their book, “StartupNation: Open for Business.” “Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center to find information and services about how to start a business,” states Rich Riley, General Manager of Yahoo! Small Business. “Given that StartupNation is an influential voice in the small business community, we know that our visitors will benefit from their expertise.” The 10 steps included are: • Step 1: Create a Life Plan • Step 2: Select a Business Model • Step 3: Create a Business Plan • Step 4: Select a Structure • Step 5: Create Key Assets • Step 6: Find the Funding • Step 7: Melanie Rembrandt StartupNation Offers “10 Steps to Open for Business” Content to Yahoo! Small Business www.startupnation.com), the fast-growing online community of entrepreneurs, announced today that they have signed a content agreement with Yahoo! Small Business, in an effort to provide guidance and resources to help people get their dream business started. Now, entrepreneurs visiting the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources) can easily access StartupNation’s “10 Steps to Open for Business” online resource. StartupNation’s “10 Steps to Open for Business” simplifies the startup process for entrepreneurs with free, easy-to-use information on how to start a business via articles, audio clips, on-demand seminars, and various tools and templates. “Our 10 Step plan has proven to be extremely effective in breaking down the process of starting a business – from life planning through selecting a business model, creating a business plan, finding funding, and marketing your product,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “Teaming up with Yahoo! will help us reach more of the 67% of all Americans* who dream of starting a business with this easy-to-follow roadmap.” Jeff and Rich Sloan, entrepreneurial experts and co-hosts of the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program, created “10 Steps to Open for Business” as an online companion to their book, “StartupNation: Open for Business.” “Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center to find information and services about how to start a business,” states Rich Riley, General Manager of Yahoo! Small Business. “Given that StartupNation is an influential voice in the small business community, we know that our visitors will benefit from their expertise.” The 10 steps included are: • Step 1: Create a Life Plan • Step 2: Select a Business Model • Step 3: Create a Business Plan • Step 4: Select a Structure • Step 5: Create Key Assets • Step 6: Find the Funding • Step 7: 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb393358.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb393358.htm Join www.startupnation.com by June 27, 2006 and have the chance to win. “Work Hard, Play Harder” round trip tickets from Southwest Airlines. [PRWeb Jun 2, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb393358.htm Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:32:15 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com online community and entrepreneur forum that helps aspiring entrepreneurs connect with peers and mentors as they start and grow their businesses. Through StartupNation, entrepreneurs can create individual profiles, post to forums and cultivate business ideas. Entrepreneurs who register at StartupNation before June 27th are automatically entered to win two, free round trip tickets from Southwest Airlines. “With over half of all businesses being run from home today, entrepreneurs are more isolated from each other than ever,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “We’ve addressed that problem by giving entrepreneurs real-time access to a thriving online community of peers, experts, mentors, and discussions on issues that confront them. At StartupNation, we provide our audience with simple connections to the tools, advice, people, step-by-step processes, and the inspiration they need 24/7 to create successful businesses.” Entrepreneurs in StartupNation’s international, online community are already making connections that impact their business. “Through StartupNation’s community pages, I’ve already secured contacts with industry trend-setters who I previously could not easily access,” states Aron North of Perfect Beverage. “These experts are helping me take my cocktail mix invention to the next level.” This new, web-community component complements StartupNation’s other multimedia resources such as podcasts, radio shows and articles, all designed to help entrepreneurs succeed. With a free registration at www.startupnation.com/pages/community, visitors can: • Obtain valuable startup advice and information from the StartupNation experts • Network with other like-minded entrepreneurs • Find potential business partners and mentors • Promote a business • Post ideas and comments in entrepreneur forums • Send private messages to other community members • Rate other members on the value of their posts and community activity • Add members to a personal buddy list • Build a core group of key contacts • Access all of the StartupNation podcasts, newsletters, articles, online seminars, radio programs, news, and information to start a business now! To sign up and take advantage of the free benefits of StartupNation, visit www.startupnation.com. About StartupNation Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) is a vibrant community which provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through www.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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248.540.9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> Melanie Rembrandt StartupNation® Launches Online Networking Community for Entrepreneurs online community and entrepreneur forum that helps aspiring entrepreneurs connect with peers and mentors as they start and grow their businesses. Through StartupNation, entrepreneurs can create individual profiles, post to forums and cultivate business ideas. Entrepreneurs who register at StartupNation before June 27th are automatically entered to win two, free round trip tickets from Southwest Airlines. “With over half of all businesses being run from home today, entrepreneurs are more isolated from each other than ever,” states Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. “We’ve addressed that problem by giving entrepreneurs real-time access to a thriving online community of peers, experts, mentors, and discussions on issues that confront them. At StartupNation, we provide our audience with simple connections to the tools, advice, people, step-by-step processes, and the inspiration they need 24/7 to create successful businesses.” Entrepreneurs in StartupNation’s international, online community are already making connections that impact their business. “Through StartupNation’s community pages, I’ve already secured contacts with industry trend-setters who I previously could not easily access,” states Aron North of Perfect Beverage. “These experts are helping me take my cocktail mix invention to the next level.” This new, web-community component complements StartupNation’s other multimedia resources such as podcasts, radio shows and articles, all designed to help entrepreneurs succeed. With a free registration at www.startupnation.com/pages/community, visitors can: • Obtain valuable startup advice and information from the StartupNation experts • Network with other like-minded entrepreneurs • Find potential business partners and mentors • Promote a business • Post ideas and comments in entrepreneur forums • Send private messages to other community members • Rate other members on the value of their posts and community activity • Add members to a personal buddy list • Build a core group of key contacts • Access all of the StartupNation podcasts, newsletters, articles, online seminars, radio programs, news, and information to start a business now! To sign up and take advantage of the free benefits of StartupNation, visit www.startupnation.com. About StartupNation Founded by life-long entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) is a vibrant community which provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business. Through www.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. Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, 248.540.9660 ext. 333 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no