Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/30/2006 --Forbes.com Columnist and Garage Technology Ventures Managing Director to provide startup tips on July 15, 2006

What:
Guy Kawasaki, Forbes.com Columnist and Garage Technology Ventures Managing Director, will offer tips on how to find startup funding and compete effectively to create a successful small business.

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

Who:
Guy Kawasaki is the managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm and a columnist for Forbes.com. Previously, he was an Apple Fellow at Apple Computer, Inc. where he was one of the individuals responsible for the success of the Macintosh computer.

Guy is the author of eight books including “The Art of the Start,” “Rules for Revolutionaries,” “How to Drive Your Competition Crazy,” “Selling the Dream,” and “The Macintosh Way.” He has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

When:
Saturday, July 15, 2006
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Info.:
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