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AI Apps for Infopreneurs

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 01:01 PM 

By Arthur Weiss


Every 25-30 years, a new technology emerges that transforms infopreneurship. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, online databases such as Dialog, LexisNexis, and CompuServe emerged. Twenty-five years later, in the late 1990s, the Internet, particularly the World Wide Web, transformed the landscape – and to be successful, infopreneurs had to become proficient in web searching, social media, and more. Today, as we approach 2025, infopreneurs need to upskill again – this time to become experts in the emerging AI marketplace.

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Categories : Information Skills, Tools of the Trade
Tags : AI, infopreneur

We are AIIP: Elizabeth Hutchinson

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

In your bio, you describe yourself as a school library specialist. In two sentences, what does a school library specialist do?

I provide training and support for school staff members wishing to learn about the value that school libraries and librarians can bring to teaching and learning. The librarian focuses on the school’s educational purpose and engages in and supports the students’ educational journeys.

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Categories : Independence
Tags : running an info business, We are AIIP

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

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

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.

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Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business
Tags : infopreneur, running an info business
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Multi-Conference Exhibitor: New Lessons Learned Over Time

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

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.

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Categories : Growing Your Business, Independence
Tags : business growth, running an info business

The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness for SMBs

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Eric Magill

With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I wanted to provide some pointers for defending yourself and your clients against cyber-attacks.

In 20 years as owner of a managed IT services business, I have learned this:

  • While most of us will be considered too small for hackers to attack directly – yes, like legitimate business owners, they understand efficiency – almost all of us will be attacked by phishing emails.
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Categories : Hot Topic, Information Skills
Tags : cybersecurity
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Running a virtual event for a client

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Denise Carter

What do you do when a client requests your help to run a virtual event? 

First things first – create a checklist.

A checklist helps you communicate with your client and with speakers and makes sure everyone has all the information they need at the right time.

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Categories : Business 101, Tools of the Trade
Tags : running an info business, virtual events

We are AIIP Technical Writer and Editor

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Sherri Leah Henkin

In your bio, you describe yourself as a Technical Writer and Editor. In two sentences, what is it that technical writers and editors do?

Technical writers and editors, also called technical communicators, translate complex technical concepts by developing materials that are user friendly and apply to a variety of audiences. Materials vary depending on the audience and range from procedures, how-to tips, and instruction manuals to articles, training guides, and white papers.

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Categories : Independence
Tags : solopreneur, We are AIIP

Industry Partner Feature Article

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

How the Difference between AI-boosted Search and Gen AI Will Shape our Work and Creativity over the Near Term

Jack W. Plunkett, CEO, Plunkett Research, Ltd.

AIIP Industry Silver Partner – Learn more about the Industry Partners Program here.

August 26, 2024

What’s behind the massive licensing deals that are suddenly popping up between major publishers, such as News Corp., and the largest generative AI firms, such as OpenAI?  (The News Corp. OpenAI deal is said to be worth about $250 million to News Corp. for certain content rights over five years.  Similar recent deals include those with Associated Press, Conde’ Nast, LeMonde and Dotdash Meredith.) 

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Categories : Industry Partners, Information Skills
Tags : AI, Generative AI, Industry Partner
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