BIRMINGHAM ? The Startup Nation radio show, co hosted by Michigan entrepreneurs Rich and Jeff Sloan, has teamed up with its publicist, Melanie Rembrandt of Rembrandt Communications, to offer a special package of PR services for small business.

Rembrandt also will be the featured guest July 1 on the StarupNation Radio network to discuss the new package benefits, answer caller questions and provide tips for obtaining publicity on a startup budget.

In addition to the new, online community and entrepreneur forum, StartupNation members can take advantage of PR Newswire’s services through their PR Toolkit, a site that also contains practical information on how to get started using PR Newswire, as well as day-to-day public relations tips and tactics.

?Public relations is a cost-effective way to get the word out about your business, as well as build credibility,? said Rich Sloan, StartupNation Co-founder. ?Through this new partnership, entrepreneurs can access discounts on valuable public relations and writing services to help them build their businesses.?

You can telephone the show live from 7-8 pm eastern time at (866) 557-8278. If you are unable to listen live, access a download or podcast of the show starting July 3 at StartupNation.Com