FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Cheap Revolution
A panel discussion on competition and the changing face of business services

PHILADELPHIA, PA--August 25, 2005—Unit of 1 today announced their next panel discussion and networking event is to be held Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Villanova University.

Join small business owners at Unit of 1 for an in-depth exploration of the emerging business phenomena that some are calling The Cheap Revolution.  Global access to a vast network of talented professionals and stunning advances in Information Technology is changing the way business is done. A growing pool of free information is just a mouse-click away. Fierce competition among service providers is heating up in all but the most specialized niches. Like it or not, The Cheap Revolution is here.

The panel will be moderated by Andrea Michalek, Founder of 1-800-CTO and Managing Director of Unit of 1.  Panelists will include:

·         Lee Devin, Dramaturg and author of “Artful Making - What
          Managers Need to Know about How Artists Work”

·         Jennifer Guinan, President of Sage Strategic Marketing

·         David Newman, Founder of UNCONSULTING

·         Skip Shuda, Startup and Entrepreneur Advisor, Team and a
          Dream, Wharton SBDC Early Stage Practice

Join us Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (8:00 - 10:30 am) at Villanova University (Health Building, Room 200, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085) for this important conversation. The future of your business just might depend on it!

Sponsors for the event include:

- Team and a Dream (www.TeamAndADream.com), helping early stage technology companies to get to the next level,
- Villanova University (www.villanova.edu), and
- 1-800-CTO (www.1800cto.com), a consulting firm focused on providing interim technology leaders to software companies.

About Unit of 1

Unit of 1, founded in 2001, is a group of independent contractors, free agents, and business owners who all run micro-businesses. The group supports all members in running more successful practices by sharing lessons learned, advice, and horror stories.  Unit of 1’s networking meetings are a popular way to network with a virtual peer group of other business owners and get actionable advice for running a business.

The typical audience of Unit of 1 networking events is made up of business owners from diverse disciplines including management consultants, graphic designers, human resource professionals, writers, lawyers, financial advisors, technology gurus, etc.  To register, visit:   http://www.unitof1.com/events.

About Team and a Dream

Team and a Dream helps very early stage technology companies get to the next level. The firm increases the momentum of technology startups by filling management and knowledge gaps.  Using experienced, executive-level expertise, template-ready intellectual property and affordable muscle for execution, the packaged expertise of Team and a Dream fills startups’ gaps in technology, marketing, sales, operations, staffing and executive search, and funding.

About 1-800-CTO

1-800-CTO provides services that assist technology companies in launching first versions of products.  Our clients include both startups as well as established companies re-launching or creating new product lines.  With time-tested planning methodologies, leadership practices, and even technology components, we can help you effectively launch your software product.

Unit of 1 Contact
Andrea Michalek
Managing Director, Unit of 1
andrea@unitof1.com
215-280-1805
www.unitof1.com

Team and a Dream Contact
Skip Shuda
Team and a Dream(SM)
skip@teamandadream.com

610-687-9195
www.teamandadream.com

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