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Archive for business growth

DIY Marketing for Infopreneurs – Part 2: Tools and Results

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 AM 

by Kelly Berry My Tools As I work to become more visible online, I use a variety of subscription tools that make this task easier to accomplish for a team of one. 

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business, Marketing, Tools of the Trade
Tags : business growth

DIY Marketing for Infopreneurs – Part 1: Expanding my Marketing Sphere

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at 09:00 AM 

by Kelly Berry As with many AIIPers (I suspect), much of my work comes from referrals, word of mouth, and repeat business. Some of my fellow AIIP members have recommended me to clients, leading to more work (Go AIIP!)

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business, Marketing, Tools of the Trade
Tags : business growth, clients, marketing, running an info business

Becoming a Grant Writer – an Ongoing Journey!

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 09:00 AM 

Roger Magnus, a nonprofit prospect researcher, recognized the need to add grant writing to his services in 2024. Through interviews and a 90-day course in 2025, he gained extensive knowledge, which helped secure a one-year grant-writing position. While his research business flourished, the journey to master grant writing continues, offering transformative potential for his work.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Information Skills
Tags : business growth, grant writing, running an info business, training

Your Guide to Self-Publishing with Amazon Direct Publishing

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 09:00 AM 

Denise Carter shares her self-publishing experience with Amazon Direct Publishing, emphasizing the importance of careful planning, discipline, and utilizing Amazon’s tools. She outlines her four-phase approach: planning, execution, publishing, and marketing. Key tips include understanding your audience, setting budgets, and ensuring thorough proofreading before publication. Marketing efforts are essential for success.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Hot Topic, Tools of the Trade
Tags : Amazon, business growth, marketing, publishing

Thriving as a Solo Expert: 4 Counter-Intuitive Strategies You Haven’t Tried

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 03:43 PM 

Being an independent consultant can feel isolating, especially as technology and AI rapidly reshape our profession. Without the resources of large organizations, solo experts must develop a new form of strategic leverage.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Industry Partners, Networking, Tools of the Trade
Tags : business growth, collaboration, community, networking, running an info business, shared resources

How Federal Buyers Find Small Business Vendors – And How You Can Be One of Them

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 11:01 AM 

By Christina Mortel Editor’s Note: Getting Started in Government Contracting is part of a series on US government contracting (GovCon) opportunities at all government levels. A non-US entity may register in SAM.gov as a foreign entity. If you are new to government contracting, one of the first questions you might have is: How do federal… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : business growth, GovCon, government contracting

Getting Started in Government Contracting: Begin with Research 

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

By Christina Mortel Editor’s Note: Getting Started in Government Contracting is part of a series on US government contracting (GovCon) opportunities at all government levels. Non-US entities can also register in SAM.gov as a foreign entity. Have you considered selling your products and services to the local, state, and federal government? If not, you may… Read More »

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business
Tags : business growth, government contracting, running an info business

Mastering Virtual Networking at AIIP25: A Key Skill in the Global Business Landscape

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

By Denise Carter 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.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Networking
Tags : business growth, networking
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