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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

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

Coach’s Corner: The Infopreneur’s Guide to Attracting Ideal Clients

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

by Mary Ellen Bates Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of the Coach’s Corner. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mary Ellen Bates for her many years of sharing invaluable insights and wisdom with our readers through her informative and helpful blog articles. For an independent info pro, finding and connecting with… Read More »

Categories : Coach's Corner, Growing Your Business
Tags : clients, running an info business

Insights from the AIIP webinar Learn the Secrets to Becoming a Successful Infopreneur

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

by Alyria Salazar Spooky season is officially upon us, and even though AIIP’s webinar, Learn the Secrets to Becoming a Successful Infopreneur, took place last month on Friday the 13th, there was nothing scary about this information-packed session. It was all treats and no tricks for aspiring infopreneurs. Below are some not-so-frightening business insights our… Read More »

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

Multi-Conference Exhibitor: New Lessons Learned Over Time

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Roger Magnus, Roger Magnus Research In 2022, I wrote an AIIP Blog about being a first-time conference exhibitor. Two years later, I have now had an exhibitor table twice more and will again be at a large conference (see below) on October 24, 2024.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Independence
Tags : business growth, running an info business

Just One Page, That’s All It Takes

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Jim Miller The AIIP 2024 Symposium – the annual conference of the Association of Independent Information Professionals – was quite privileged to have former business reporter Sarah Glova as our Keynote Speaker in St. Louis, MO. 

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business
Tags : AIIP 2024, running an info business

Cultivating Evergreen Thought Leadership: Insights from Jennifer Burke’s 2024 AIIP Symposium Session

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Aaron Harvey At the recent AIIP conference, I had the pleasure of attending Jennifer Burke’s keynote “Cultivating Evergreen Thought Leadership.” Jennifer’s insightful presentation drew a compelling analogy between gardening and content creation, emphasizing the importance of diverse, sustainable, and strategic content practices. Her “Content Gardening” approach highlighted the need for a balanced mix of… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business, Tools of the Trade
Tags : marketing, running an info business
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