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Business 101 – Page 2

Five Things I Learned as an Independent Information Business Owner

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 09:00 AM 

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 five things help keep my business working:

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

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

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

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

Too much thinking, not enough doing? How to grow your solopreneur business

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 12:00 PM 

By Kelly Berry How many AIIP members have plans to launch a new business or service but struggle to make progress? I’m guessing (hoping?) I’m not the only one! 

Categories : Business 101, Member Benefits
Tags : business growth

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

Why Should You Cultivate and Grow Your Local AIIP Network?

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at 09:00 AM 

By Liz McLean, Knowsaic Your local AIIP peer network could be one of the most effective strategic and marketing tools you have ever used. Here are a few of the reasons why: Clarify Your Vision Even though face to face ‘local’ AIIP gatherings have been overtaken by COVID-19 protocols, our need for instilling optimism and… Read More »

Categories : Business 101
Tags : business growth, member-to-member, networking
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