Independent information professionals go by many names: researcher, freelancer, contractor, consultant, knowledge manager, content developer, and more. Many of our members are also Writing & Editing Specialists. As independent information professionals (IIPs), we tell our clients’ stories. From ideation to creation, editing, and publishing, we create engaging content that promotes our clients’ businesses.
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As independent information professionals (IIPs), we help our clients make sense of the information and technology they have – or need – to grow their businesses.
As Independent Information Professionals (IIPs), we’re researchers, analysts, designers, and consultants serving clients across business, education, government, and non-profit sectors. We’re good at what we do – and we don’t miss the daily 9-5 routine! Many of our members excel at primary research and love conducting interviews and focus groups to get at the heart… Read More »
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 »
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.  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 »
We asked our AIIP Past Presidents to share their tips on building and growing a successful independent information business.  Mary Ellen Bates, AIIP President (1996-97 and 2004-5) shares four great tips. I have often wondered about why some people succeed as solopreneurs and others don’t. Almost everyone I run into has at least the… Read More »
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