By Yvonne Davis
Competitive intelligence is a process for evaluating your organization and its business position within a given industry.
Before there is a collective “throwing of hands in the air” and saying we are not Procter & Gamble or Nvidia (big companies familiar with their competitors), let’s take a look at some of the basic steps in competitive intelligence analysis that are also very familiar in the nonprofit world.
Read More →Editor’s note: Occasionally we post legacy content that is still relevant today. Enjoy this piece By Kelly Schrank.
Before I get started, I want to offer this disclaimer: I know that lots of people like checklists! People have TO-DO lists for daily tasks, they have packing lists for travel, they use grocery lists. But Atul Gawande, a well-known staff writer for The New Yorker and author of four bestsellers, wrote a whole book, The Checklist Manifesto, on how checklists are used by people in a variety of industries to save lives, fly planes, and manage large-scale construction projects. His book covers checklists as people use them in the workplace, and much of the motivation behind how I approach checklists comes from his discussion of why and how professionals use checklists in their work lives.
Read More →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.
Read More →In your bio, you describe yourself as a Business Planning and Financial Management Analyst. In two sentences, what does such an analyst do?
This type of analyst provides guidance and research on the financial activities in which businesses and individuals engage. The analyst designs and monitors accounting, budget execution, financial management reports, studies and evaluations, and sets up systems and procedures to ensure financial integrity, timeliness, accuracy, and validity.
Read More →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:
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →Richard P. Hulser Consulting – Richard P. Hulser, President
In your bio, you describe yourself as an archives consultant. In two sentences, what specifically do you do?
As an independent archives consultant, I help clients identify, organize, protect, and promote their history through artifacts and materials. Often, I help clients assess what is historical for them or their organization and, therefore, worthy of being preserved and made available to interested parties.
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