Birmingham, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/11/2006 --Steve Kirk of "Great Taste, Gluten Free" to share tips for creating startup opportunities when your corporate job is at risk

What:
On StartupNation Radio, Steve Kirk of "Great Taste, Gluten Free," http://www.greattasteglutenfree.com/, will share startup tips and tell how he left the corporate world to start a successful cookie company.

Who:
In February 2006, Kirk founded Gluten Free, a bakery dedicated to providing gluten-free cookies in five varieties. After leaving his corporate job, Kirk now works full-time providing delicious foods for people suffering from Celiac disease, fibromyalgia, autism, and wheat allergies.

When:
Saturday, December 16, 2006Listen live (radio or online) or call in 866-557-8278 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST)

Podcast available at StartupNation Radio, www.startupnation.com/pages/radio, starting Monday, December 18th

Also listen to Kirk's 12/4/06 StartupNation Community Podcast at http://www.startupnation.com/pages/podcasts/cp-day-one-entrepreneur.asp

Why:
Get valuable tips from entrepreneurial experts and StartupNation Radio hosts Jeff and Rich Sloan, and start your small business now!

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 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 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 (7-8 p.m. EST/4-5 p.m. PST) to ask the Sloan brothers your questions 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 StartupNationR 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 the StartupNation.com online community (http://www.startupnation.com), entrepreneurs can access articles, podcasts and seminars, and network with peers and mentors. The Sloan brothers are also authors of "StartupNation: Open for Business," (Doubleday, 2005, $16.95). They've been featured in many national publications and frequently appear on national television.

Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie@startupnation.com, 248-540-9660 ext. 333