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Coach’s corner: Getting to ‘yes’

Posted by AIIP 
· Monday, July 15th, 2019 at 10:00 AM 

by Mary Ellen Bates, Bates Information Services One of the most common traps I see new infopreneurs fall into – and I’ve done this myself, too! – is equating a prospect with an actual, paying client. We meet someone at a networking event or have a phone call with someone we met through social media.… Read More »

Categories : Coach's Corner
Tags : negotiations, new clients

Help at hand for finding clients

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at 10:00 AM 

One of the most common questions AIIP volunteers hear when talking with new info-entrepreneurs and those considering the leap to self-employment is whether AIIP can help them get clients. They wonder if there is a job referral board, programs to promote members’ businesses, or tools for getting subcontracting work from other members. The answer is… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : member benefits, members, new clients

Do I Hear Opportunity Knocking?

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 10:00 AM 

We asked our AIIP Past Presidents to share their tips on building and growing a successful independent information business.   Cindy Shamel, AIIP President (2003-2004) shares some tips on looking for new markets. My livelihood depends upon successfully engaging a target market willing to pay cash money for my products and services.  Today I have an… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business
Tags : new clients, Past Presidents' Tips, services

Marketing Ideas 101: Four Essential Approaches

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 09:33 PM 

Amelia Kassel, President, MarketingBase, shares four tips to kick start, or reignite, your marketing as an Independent Information Professional.

Categories : Business 101, Growing Your Business
Tags : business growth, marketing, new clients, tips

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