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!)






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!)
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.
Small, thoughtful changes to everyday processes often yield more significant results for a solopreneur than big, dramatic overhauls. After eight years of managing multiple clients and calendars, Janel Kinlaw refined her workflow by transitioning from analog to digital tools, such as moving meeting notes into OneNote for quicker referencing and replacing printed planners with Google Tasks for better flexibility,. Beyond software, she found that shifting from a strictly home office environment to a co-working space surprisingly boosted her productivity through increased social interaction. By pausing to reflect on long-standing routines, solopreneurs can identify “little efficiencies” that allow them to work smarter, not harder
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.
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 »
Editor’s note: Occasionally we post legacy content that is still relevant today. Enjoy this piece By Kelly Schrank. Before I get started, I want to offer this disclaimer: I know that lots of people like checklists! People have TO-DO lists for daily tasks, they have packing lists for travel, they use grocery lists. But Atul Gawande,… Read More »
In your bio, you describe yourself as a Business Planning and Financial Management Analyst. In two sentences, what does such an analyst do? This type of analyst provides guidance and research on the financial activities in which businesses and individuals engage. The analyst designs and monitors accounting, budget execution, financial management reports, studies and evaluations,… Read More »
AIIP BLOG LEGACY CONTENT from September 2022 Editor’s note: occasionally we post legacy content that is still relevant today. Enjoy this piece by Denise Carter. As I approach the 10-year anniversary of starting my information business, I have been reflecting on some of the things I learned about my business and my work processes. These… Read More »
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