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 find a writing professional like me embedded in the process.
Read More →What skills are required to be a successful infopreneur? I see this question frequently; in fact, a conversation on AIIP’s Facebook page recently raised this very question. The discussion started with the question of whether it is necessary to have a graduate degree in library science in order to run an information business. While about half of AIIP’s members have a master’s degree in library/information science, that addresses only one aspect of having the necessary skills and background to succeed as an infopreneur.
Read More →Every year since the 2010 AIIP conference in Cleveland, Ohio, AIIP has designated a conference give-back organization as a way for attendees to show their support and appreciation for our host cities. We continued this practice in 2020 and 2021 after switching to a virtual format due to the pandemic, selecting one organization to recognize each year.
Read More →Improving your network is often cited as one of the main reasons for joining a professional membership organization, and I have found that I build an even stronger and useful network when I not only join the organization but become an active volunteer with them.
Read More →This post was originally published in 2020. It’s been updated and reposted to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week November 8th-12th.
Miriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines an entrepreneur as “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” No one ever said it was easy, but the thrill and satisfaction that come from owning and managing your own business are worth every bit of the effort. And having a solid network in your corner can greatly improve your chances of success.
Read More →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!
Read More →By Victoria Balzarini
Following is the first in our We Are AIIP series, which offers a glimpse into the different kinds of work our members do.
Read More →Mary Ellen Bates
An evergreen conversation among AIIP members compares the relative benefits of being a generalist or specializing in a niche. I have reflected on this distinction and I think it is primarily a matter of how narrow a perspective I take.
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