Independent information professionals (IIPs) go by many names: researcher, freelancer, contractor, consultant, knowledge manager, content developer, … and more.
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One of the most common questions AIIP volunteers hear when talking with new info-entrepreneurs and those considering the leap to self-employment is whether AIIP can help them get clients. They wonder if there is a job referral board, programs to promote members’ businesses, or tools for getting subcontracting work from other members. The answer is… Read More »
Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) members are often asked variations of questions such as: What is it like to be in business as an independent information professional?;and How do I go about establishing such a business? To help answer these, let’s start with … What does an independent information professional do?
We asked our AIIP Past Presidents to share their tips on building and growing a successful independent information business.  Cindy Shamel, AIIP President (2003-2004) shares some tips on looking for new markets. My livelihood depends upon successfully engaging a target market willing to pay cash money for my products and services. Today I have an… Read More »
One of the key benefits of belonging to AIIP – or any professional association – is having a listing in the membership directory: a post from Mary Ellen Bates Independent info pros often need to bring colleagues in for a large project or subcontract out a job that exceeds their ability or timeframe, and there is… Read More »
We asked our AIIP Past Presidents to share their tips on building and growing a successful independent information business.  Marcy Phelps, AIIP President (2009-2010) shares tips on long term planning. 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… Read More »
We asked our AIIP Past Presidents to share their tips on building and growing a successful independent information business.  Crystal Sharp (AIIP President, 2006) shares her ideas on finding a balance that works. In the usual course of play, study, or work, individuals — consciously or not — take steps to exert some control over… Read More »
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