AIIP Connections Blog

AIIP Honors Members at 2023 Awards Ceremony

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· Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 02:58 PM

By Denise Carter and Chris Cochran

(Editor’s note: In the coming weeks and months, the AIIP Connections Blog will present highlights from the annual conference held in April 2023.)

The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced its award recipients on April 29^th during the recently concluded annual conference (AIIP 2023), a hybrid event featuring in-person programs in Milwaukee as well as virtual events. AIIP Immediate Past President Denise Carter presented awards to AIIP members who embrace and promote the values of the association. AIIP thanks Awards Nominating Committee members Arthur Weiss and Michele Bate for guiding the process this year. More information about each award is available on the AIIP Awards page.

Categories : Association News

Tags : AIIP 2023, awards

Networking Introductions that Work

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· Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 11:00 AM

By Mary Ellen Bates

As I write this, I am getting ready to head out to Milwaukee for a few days of quality in-person time with fellow infopreneurs at AIIP’s Annual Conference, and I realize that I need to freshen up my 10-second introduction.

Categories : Coach's Corner

Tags : marketing, networking

We are AIIP: I’m a Competitive Intelligence Consultant

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· Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 11:00 AM

By Tanya Humphrey

In your bio, you describe yourself as a Competitive Intelligence Consultant. Briefly, what is competitive intelligence (CI), and what does a CI consultant do?

CI involves gathering and analyzing information about a company’s industry, business environment, competitors, and products, with the goal of having the findings direct its future strategy. A CI consultant supports clients with CI research and advisory services. I answer questions about a company’s external environment and likely future actions; typical examples include:

Categories : Independence

Tags : competitive intelligence, We are AIIP

All Eyes on Milwaukee for #AIIP23

Posted by AIIP

· Monday, February 13th, 2023 at 02:37 PM

By the AIIP External Communications Committee

“Invest in yourself and your business.”

Those are the encouraging words from AIIP president Denise Carter for anyone looking to start or grow an independent information business. One way to make that investment is to attend AIIP’s annual conference in April. We’re meeting in person for the first time since 2019, and Milwaukee will be our host for networking, learning sessions, great speakers, and most of all, you.

Categories : Conference, Professional Development

Tags : AIIP 2023

Becoming Frictionless

Posted by AIIP

· Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 11:00 AM

By Mary Ellen Bates

Why do our repeat clients come back to us? While we would like to believe it’s because of our breathtaking analysis, our brilliant marketing campaign, or our unique training program, it’s often something simpler – we’re easy to work with. We make it easier for our clients to come back to us than to find an alternative.

Categories : Coach's Corner

Tags : clients, running an info business

We Are AIIP: I’m a KOS Navigation Guide

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· Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 11:00 AM

By Eric Ziecker

You describe yourself as a Knowledge Organization System (KOS) navigation guide. Briefly, what does a KOS navigation guide do?

A KOS navigator applies information structure and classification to the data in a database so that clients spend less time looking for information and more time using it.

Categories : Independence

Tags : knowledge management, We are AIIP

Marketing 101: Tips from a First-Time Conference Exhibitor

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· Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 at 11:00 AM

By Roger Magnus

As business owners, we frequently strive to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes. This is a good thing because we learn more about how we are perceived. The process of self-discovery can help us come up with new and innovative solutions for our clients.

Categories : Growing Your Business

Tags : marketing

Why I Attend the AIIP Annual Conference – Two Perspectives

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· Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 11:00 AM

AIIP members share their insights and experiences from attending AIIP’s Annual Conference. Our next conference is April 27-30, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Virtual attendance options are also available. Conference registration is now open.

Categories : Conference, Professional Development

Tags : AIIP 2023

AIIP Honors Members at 2023 Awards Ceremony

Networking Introductions that Work

We are AIIP: I’m a Competitive Intelligence Consultant

All Eyes on Milwaukee for #AIIP23

Becoming Frictionless

We Are AIIP: I’m a KOS Navigation Guide

Marketing 101: Tips from a First-Time Conference Exhibitor

Why I Attend the AIIP Annual Conference – Two Perspectives

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