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Getting Started in Government Contracting: Begin with Research

Editor’s Note: Getting Started in Government Contracting is part of a series on US government contracting (GovCon) opportunities at all government levels. Non-US entities can also register in SAM.gov as a foreign entity.

Have you considered selling your products and services to the local, state, and federal government? If not, you may be interested in an introduction to the opportunities. In this article, I offer tips to help you get oriented. Later articles in the series discuss the contracting process and outline how to get started.

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

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.

Working as an Infopreneur

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 five things help keep my business working:

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

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 native plants would lead to one of my most fulfilling projects – or that my AIIP volunteer experience would prove so invaluable.

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

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 your ideal clients is crucial for business success. Much like modern dating, attracting the right clients requires a strategic approach, authenticity, and a strong online presence. Let’s explore effective tactics for infopreneurs to find their perfect client matches.

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

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 expert panel shared.

Multi-Conference Exhibitor: New Lessons Learned Over Time

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.

Just One Page, That’s All It Takes

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.