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President’s Message: Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at 08:00 AM 

By Karen Klein One of the icebreakers during the virtual AIIP conference in April was to select something from our work space and share it with our table mates. As I looked around my office, I realized that the tchotchkes, photos, and mementoes I acquired over the years had simply faded into my surroundings. It… Read More »

Categories : President's Message
Tags : member benefits

AIIP 2021 Annual Conference: Day 1 Key Takeaways

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 09:00 AM 

By Janel Kinlaw The AIIP21 Virtual Conference was my second AIIP conference and even though it was virtual, the same intimate nature was there that I remember from before. The pre-conference workshops and sessions helped us reconnect and meet each other. Below are my three takeaways from the first day’s sessions.

Categories : Conference
Tags : AIIP 2021, running an info business

Another look: Stay focused with long-term planning

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at 08:00 AM 

This is an updated version of a post that was originally published in 2017. By Marcy Phelps At meetings of the I-25ers, a group of independent information professionals located in and around Colorado, we often discuss how to stay focused. It’s getting harder and harder, with the many hats we wear and the ever-increasing rate… Read More »

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

Running a Successful Private Investigations Business: Webinar Recap

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at 01:00 PM 

By Edward J. Ajaeb AIIP hosted a free webinar featuring three renowned private investigators who spoke about their journeys in building and running successful private investigations businesses. The panel consisted of Marcy Phelps of Marcy Phelps & Associates, Michael Donaldson of Vindicatus, and Timothy Hardiman of Viceroy Investigation & Consulting.

Categories : Business 101
Tags : private investigations, running an info business

How to Answer “So, what do you do?”

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 at 08:00 AM 

Mary Ellen Bates One of the most memorable traditions of AIIP’s annual conference is the chance for all attendees to stand up in the front of the room and introduce themselves and their business in 30 seconds. As I prepare my own virtual introduction for #AIIP21, I am asking myself several questions to ensure my… Read More »

Categories : Coach's Corner
Tags : marketing

Join Us as AIIP Recognizes Exceptional Members

Posted by AIIP 
· Monday, March 8th, 2021 at 08:00 AM 

By Phyllis Smith Each year at our conference, AIIP recognizes members’ and other thought leaders’ contributions to the industry, the association, and individuals. Join us at #AIIP21, The Virtual Conference for Independent Info Pros, as we honor this year’s award recipients on April 14th at 4:30 pm EDT. Visit https://virtual21.aiip.org/ to register for the virtual… Read More »

Categories : Association News, Conference
Tags : AIIP 2020, AIIP 2021, awards

Engineering Your Networking Experiences

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 at 05:00 AM 

By Kelly Schrank As a business owner, networking is essential to making your business thrive, but if you’re an introvert, networking may not be something you enjoy. In today’s environment, virtual networking is our only option and, luckily for introverts, it can be easier than networking in person. Try a structured approach to these virtual… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : marketing, networking

AIIP: Agile Independent Information Professionals Weather the Storms

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 05:00 AM 

By Jennifer Pflaumer Wow – what a year we just had. Like many others, as we begin 2021, I am wondering when we will get back to normal—and what exactly normal will look like!

Categories : President's Message
Tags : member benefits
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