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Archive for networking

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

The Power of Local Groups in Professional Associations

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 12:51 PM 

by Marj Atkinson, AIIP Local Groups Chair Professional associations play a crucial role in career development, networking, and industry advancement. Given that AIIP operates internationally, local groups can form the backbone of community engagement and personalized support. Here are some ways local groups benefit both members and the broader association.

Categories : Independence, Networking
Tags : networking, running an info business

Beyond the Podium: Recapturing the Invisible College

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 09:00 AM 

By Mary Ellen Bates I am writing this on my way home from the AIIP 2024 Symposium, held in St. Louis April 18-21. The conference sessions, including thought-provoking keynotes and local and AIIP speakers, offered fresh insights and new perspectives – even for someone like me who has attended 30+ AIIP annual conferences. I was… Read More »

Categories : Coach's Corner, Professional Development
Tags : #AIIP24, networking

Networking Introductions that Work

Posted by AIIP 
· 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

Engineering Your Networking Experiences

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 at 05:00 AM 

By Kelly Schrank As a business owner, networking is essential to making your business thrive, but if you’re an introvert, networking may not be something you enjoy. In today’s environment, virtual networking is our only option and, luckily for introverts, it can be easier than networking in person. Try a structured approach to these virtual… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : marketing, networking

Why Should You Cultivate and Grow Your Local AIIP Network?

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at 09:00 AM 

By Liz McLean, Knowsaic Your local AIIP peer network could be one of the most effective strategic and marketing tools you have ever used. Here are a few of the reasons why: Clarify Your Vision Even though face to face ‘local’ AIIP gatherings have been overtaken by COVID-19 protocols, our need for instilling optimism and… Read More »

Categories : Business 101
Tags : business growth, member-to-member, networking

How to Find Clients: My Strangest Referral Stories

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at 11:00 AM 

By Kelly Schrank, Bookworm Editing Services LLC As a new solopreneur (three months into my second year), I am still trying to figure out how to find clients. I’ve done many of the things everyone tells you to do: I let everyone know I started my business; I got a previous employer as my first… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : networking, referrals

Working as an Infopreneur: A U.K. Perspective

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 at 10:00 AM 

By Penny Crossland As I sit at my desk preparing to Skype a client with whom I was due to meet today in central London, but who cancelled due to the bizarre Covid-19 reality we are currently facing, I realize how fortunate independent workers are to be able to carry on their business regardless of… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : networking, running an info business
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