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Why is it a Great Time to Start a Business?

StartupNation's Small Biz Coaches Jeff and Rich Sloan Offer Top Ten List, Speak at SBA Expo during National Small Business Month

Birmingham, MI  May 11, 2004 - May is National Small Business Month, and it's the right time to start a business according to Jeff and Rich Sloan, two of the country's top small business experts, founders of StartupNation® (www.startupnation.com) and hosts of the nationally-syndicated StartupNation Radio program.

Why is it a great time to start a business? Here are the top ten reasons from the Sloan brothers:

10. We learned a lot of lessons in the dot-com era of what works in business and what doesn't.

9.   People are available. It's a great time to hire; great people are seeking jobs.

8.   Angel investors are investing again.

7.   Big companies are doing more outsourcing which provides opportunity to small businesses.

6.   eBay¨ makes starting a home-based business easier than ever.

5.   Startup costs are more affordable than ever because: many companies are competing for the small business dollar, thus driving prices down the internet provides the ability to start a business with a low-cost website

4.   Corporate job security is a thing of the past - starting your own business may actually have
      more security.

3.   If you don't pursue your great idea, someone else inevitably will.

2.   The internet levels the playing field against big business and provides access to a world market.

1.   Now is always the best time to start that dream business!

During Small Business Month, the Sloans will serve as Masters of Ceremony during an evening reception at the upcoming Small Business Administration's Expo '04 on May 20th at Disney's MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida (www.sba.gov).  This three-day event will recognize the contributions of America's small businesses.

Additionally, Jeff and Rich are visiting numerous cities across the country during their "Success in the U.S." radio tour to promote the importance of small business in today's economy. They will meet entrepreneurs, listen to elevator pitches and provide information on how to start and grow a successful business. Visit www.startupnation.com to view tour schedule.