Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/25/2006 --Michael Schultz of Microsoft Office Live to offer startup tips on using shared calendars, secure extranet sites and other Internet tools on upcoming StartupNation Radio shows

What:
On StartupNation Radio, Michael Schultz of Microsoft will discuss how to use various Internet tools to help increase startup sales and growth easily.

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

Who:
Michael Schultz is the U.S. marketing and business lead for Microsoft Office Live (http://www.officelive.com), a new Microsoft service for small business that launched in February 2006. Michael is passionate about helping small businesses take their business online.

At Microsoft, he has worked in various sales and marketing roles for a number of real-time technology solutions. Prior to joining Microsoft, Michael was the senior director of product marketing and channel development for PlaceWare, Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft in 2003 (now called Microsoft Office Live Meeting). He also has extensive experience in management consulting and marketing several, early-stage, start-up companies.

When:
Saturday, September 9, 2006 – “How to use shared calendars”
Saturday, September 16, 2006 – “Setting up various, secure extranet sites for customers”

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Info.:
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