by Kelly Berry My Tools As I work to become more visible online, I use a variety of subscription tools that make this task easier to accomplish for a team of one.
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by Kelly Berry As with many AIIPers (I suspect), much of my work comes from referrals, word of mouth, and repeat business. Some of my fellow AIIP members have recommended me to clients, leading to more work (Go AIIP!)
Roger Magnus, a nonprofit prospect researcher, recognized the need to add grant writing to his services in 2024. Through interviews and a 90-day course in 2025, he gained extensive knowledge, which helped secure a one-year grant-writing position. While his research business flourished, the journey to master grant writing continues, offering transformative potential for his work.
Denise Carter shares her self-publishing experience with Amazon Direct Publishing, emphasizing the importance of careful planning, discipline, and utilizing Amazon’s tools. She outlines her four-phase approach: planning, execution, publishing, and marketing. Key tips include understanding your audience, setting budgets, and ensuring thorough proofreading before publication. Marketing efforts are essential for success.
Being an independent consultant can feel isolating, especially as technology and AI rapidly reshape our profession. Without the resources of large organizations, solo experts must develop a new form of strategic leverage.
By Christina Mortel Editor’s Note: Getting Started in Government Contracting is part of a series on US government contracting (GovCon) opportunities at all government levels. A non-US entity may register in SAM.gov as a foreign entity. If you are new to government contracting, one of the first questions you might have is: How do federal… Read More »
Grow Your Business with Online Courses: An illustration of Instructional Design for Infopreneurs By Amy Ferguson Trying to turn your expertise into a marketable online course? As information professionals who curate knowledge for a living, building and selling online courses is a natural next step for many of us. But without a plan, creating an… Read More »
By Christina Mortel Editor’s Note: Getting Started in Government Contracting is part of a series on US government contracting (GovCon) opportunities at all government levels. A non-US entity may register in SAM.gov as a foreign entity. In my previous article on government contracting, I covered research basics on how to find the agencies that need… Read More »
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