The Branding Boot Camp is part of the “in The Trenches series” first introduced a couple of years ago. The newest version ITT007 seminars are designed to equip small and/or new business owners for operations that will be relevant “In the Trenches of 2007” Independent Strategizing Overview - What, Why, When, where, who, How Developing Ideas & Samples for

Intellectual property rights
Defining your Branding and finding your niche
Financing & Funding for
Budgeting, bootstrapping and barter
Competitive Sourcing & Production
Staffing Solutions
Finding, Managing and keeping partners apprentices & interns
“VM007™” Virtual marketing towards
Publicity, Promotion & Advertising relevant to
Retail Options
Finding courting and keeping loyal clients
Creating Your Own Benefits package
Health insurance, retirement, vacation time etc

Panelists have become adept at their particular area "In The Trenches™" and their combined experience as well as the innovations they have employed has served businesses well in the past. They will outline parameters and issue as they relate to the concept of ITTOO7™ while tactics discussed may not apply to all businesses they could be modified to cut cost and revitalize strategy. The proposed format can be adapted to include general and individual presentations as well as interactive question and answer.


Despite claims to the contrary , the calls have increased. Many have seen their budgets cut, and recent events have seen a shift in the socio-economic front and a change in business, advertising and promotional strategy. As of September 2004 unemployment was set @ 8 million. While the reasons vary, many have made the decision to establish their own businesses. The criteria for a small business, has left many believing they are minute and lost, as far as support services go. The "trench" will be their playing field. The trench however may be more “Virtual” than many are prepared for. The effects of any Pans undertaken today will more than likely fully impact a business no earlier than 2007, more than likely however independent business owners are concentrating solely on present issues. ITT007 seminars are designed to equip small and/or new business owners for operations “In The Trenches of 2007”

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The Artist Mosaics
Artist Mosaic bills itself as a forum where

Aim: This project was designed specifically for individuals who have marketable self-reliance skills & talents as well as natural abilities that can be developed into products.

Many are asking,” How do I create a definable product by which I can feed my self and my family?” Artist Mosaics was developed, based on years spent seeking the same answers. These artists are not only potentially self-employable but themselves future employers, there is vast potential for Cultural Tourism. While most of the ideas have been initialized, it will take a vast amount of support to successfully implement! Tools and resources for research are emphasized! Artist Mosaic provides opportunities for product development and direct audience presentation at a critical stage. Effort is made towards archival documentation processes, oft needed in promotional press kits, portfolios, grant and loan solicitation. Artist must make personal contracts to themselves and other member of their group. A test group was initialized in January with seminars, followed by test on other concepts: - Trunk shows, (Exhibit Opportunity), “Edutainment, AM yahoo groups, art/business facility, sponsoring, grant and funding opportunity as well as youth programs.
, COMPONENTS
Exhibits, whether kinetic or static, will be sought and/or developed.
Crafts & Artistry: -Utilitarian Arts
The business of Art; -Seminar and workshops, development of mentor relations, peer support groups, referrals and reference to other training programs.
Artist Network: Finding and listing outlets, traditional and non-traditional outlets would be explored.!
Artist Resource: - a ‘virtual’ community enables members, access to information that can benefit their artistic, professional and personal journey.
Artistic ‘Co-operation: - vital aspect of the Artist Mosaic ‘brand principle’, community responsibility and social enterprise.
‘Artist Mosaic’ believes that the ability to provide for oneself is a right not a privilege.

Artist Mosaic