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You Just Retired: There’s Just One Last project … For YOU

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

Editors note: This is part of our “Retirement” series to address challenges and opportunities many of our members facing retirement are experiencing. By Ulla de Stricker Chances are, the last several decades of your life were whirlwinds of client work, volunteer work, family activities, and much more. There would have been no chance whatsoever for… Read More »

Categories : Business 101
Tags : organizing, retirement, solopreneur

Interview with AIIP keynote speaker and AI specialist Dr. Mike Ridley

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

Dr. Michael Ridley is Librarian Emeritus at the University of Guelph where for many years he was Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Librarian. Dr. Ridley will be presenting on Human-centred explainable AI at AIIP25 on Thursday, April 10 at 3 pm EDT. Ahead of that presentation, he was kind enough to answer a few… Read More »

Categories : Information Skills
Tags : AI, AIIP25

Nonprofits & Competitive Intelligence: A Good Combination

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

By Yvonne Davis Competitive intelligence is a process for evaluating your organization and its business position within a given industry.   Before there is a collective “throwing of hands in the air” and saying we are not Procter & Gamble or Nvidia (big companies familiar with their competitors), let’s take a look at some of… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : clients, competitive intelligence, nonprofits

AIIP BLOG LEGACY CONTENT from January 2021

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

Editor’s note: Occasionally we post legacy content that is still relevant today. Enjoy this piece By Kelly Schrank. Before I get started, I want to offer this disclaimer: I know that lots of people like checklists! People have TO-DO lists for daily tasks, they have packing lists for travel, they use grocery lists. But Atul Gawande,… Read More »

Categories : Independence, Tools of the Trade
Tags : checklists, running an info business

Mastering Virtual Networking at AIIP25: A Key Skill in the Global Business Landscape

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Denise Carter In today’s interconnected world, virtual networking has become an essential skill for professionals across industries. As businesses expand globally and remote work is holding ground, the ability to forge meaningful connections online is crucial for career growth and business success.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Networking
Tags : business growth, networking

We are AIIP:  Gail Joiner

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

In your bio, you describe yourself as a Business Planning and Financial Management Analyst. In two sentences, what does such an analyst do? This type of analyst provides guidance and research on the financial activities in which businesses and individuals engage. The analyst designs and monitors accounting, budget execution, financial management reports, studies and evaluations,… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : running an info business, We are AIIP

Working as an Infopreneur

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

AIIP BLOG LEGACY CONTENT from September 2022 Editor’s note: occasionally we post legacy content that is still relevant today. Enjoy this piece by Denise Carter. As I approach the 10-year anniversary of starting my information business, I have been reflecting on some of the things I learned about my business and my work processes. These… Read More »

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business
Tags : running an info business, solopreneur

From Lawn Care to National Impact: How AIIP Shaped My Success Story

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By June M. Boyle The Unexpected Opportunity Sometimes the most meaningful professional opportunities emerge from unexpected places. For me, it started with an interest in native plants and a spot on a mailing list. As an independent information professional typically serving corporate clients and management consultancies, I never imagined that reducing my lawn and adding… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business, Independence
Tags : business growth, solopreneur, volunteer
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