ANN ARBOR ? Jim Price of CompanyCrafters, rapidly become one of the best known entrepreneurial coaches in Michigan, will kick off the Ann Arbor IT Zone?s Entrepreneur?s Boot Camp on May 4 when he talks about the issue that kills more technology start ups than any other ? the lack of strong marketing and sales. Price?s seminar also doubles as a training session for the Great Lakes Entrepreneur?s Quest.

Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, Aspiring entrepreneurs, Startup and small company executives, Service providers, Established company new-business-development executives, and University researchers or tech-transfer officials.

What you will learn about?

Defining and segmenting your markets

Understanding your customers? needs

Articulating your compelling value proposition

Implementing marketing programs that drive sustainable sales growth

Making your competition irrelevant

Partnering with customers to win

The event is scheduled for May 4 at the Michigan Information Technology Center, 1000 Oak Brook Drive, from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required at GLEQ.Org