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.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
By Linda Rink Every time I attend the AIIP annual conference, I’m struck by the power of peers. The conference means connecting with like-minded small business owners and receiving support (not competition) from colleagues who generously share tips on marketing, running their business, and of course, conducting research or other areas of specialty. The ability… Read More »
And so on and so on Remember the commercials from the 80s for Faberge Organics Shampoo? One, with Heather Locklear, went like this: “When I first tried Faberge Organics Shampoo with pure wheat germ oil and honey, it was so good, I told two friends about it. And they told two friends. And so on.… Read More »
One of the key benefits of belonging to AIIP – or any professional association – is having a listing in the membership directory: a post from Mary Ellen Bates Independent info pros often need to bring colleagues in for a large project or subcontract out a job that exceeds their ability or timeframe, and there is… Read More »
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