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A Blog Post about Blog Posts

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

By Kelly Berry So, you’re thinking about starting a blog? As an independent information professional, that can be a great way to highlight your services and capabilities. But it helps if you understand the characteristics of a successful blog, so let’s explore those a little in this blog post about blog posts!

Categories : Business 101
Tags : marketing

We Are AIIP: I’m a DEI Metadata Consultant

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

By Sharon Mizota In your bio, you describe yourself as a DEI metadata consultant. What is it that DEI metadata consultants do?

Categories : Independence
Tags : Archives, We are AIIP

Recipes for Business Progress

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

By Rhonda L. Bowen In December, AIIP members met for one of our regular virtual Recipes for Business Progress sessions. Everyone shared their ideas and asked questions about practical, hands-on techniques that can help us improve our businesses, and this event focused on planning for the next year.

Categories : Business 101
Tags : business planning, running an info business

President’s Message: Set Your Conference Goals Early

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

By Karen Klein In April I will attend my 18th consecutive AIIP Annual Conference. Wow! I vividly remember my first AIIP Conference in Tucson, Arizona. I joined AIIP in December 2004 after taking a two-year professional hiatus following the birth of my daughter. I had explored many different options for a flexible work schedule that… Read More »

Categories : Conference, President's Message
Tags : AIIP 2022

Documenting Your Business

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

By Liz Fraley First, let me state that I’m not an accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, or security professional. I’m a writing professional. I document things for a living. Writing professionals write product manuals, dosage guidelines, installation instructions, grant applications, maintenance procedures, proposals, and so much more. Wherever there’s information designed to inform and instruct, you’ll… Read More »

Categories : Business 101
Tags : business planning, running an info business

The DNA of an Infopreneur

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 at 09:00 AM 

By Mary Ellen Bates What skills are required to be a successful infopreneur? I see this question frequently; in fact, a conversation on AIIP’s Facebook page recently raised this very question. The discussion started with the question of whether it is necessary to have a graduate degree in library science in order to run an… Read More »

Categories : Coach's Corner
Tags : entrepreneurship

Giving back: AIIP members show their support

Posted by AIIP 
· Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 at 09:00 AM 

By Susan Baerwald Every year since the 2010 AIIP conference in Cleveland, Ohio, AIIP has designated a conference give-back organization as a way for attendees to show their support and appreciation for our host cities. We continued this practice in 2020 and 2021 after switching to a virtual format due to the pandemic, selecting one… Read More »

Categories : Association News
Tags : AIIP 2022

My Returns on Investment from Volunteering: Networking, Skills & Helping

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 09:00 AM 

By Denise Carter Improving your network is often cited as one of the main reasons for joining a professional membership organization, and I have found that I build an even stronger and useful network when I not only join the organization but become an active volunteer with them.

Categories : Leadership, Professional Development
Tags : networks, volunteer
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