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Follow the money – how to start out as a prospect researcher

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at 10:00 AM 

You may not have heard of prospect research.  This field of research is devoted to assisting organizations with donor identification and donor relations management for fund raising, and is one of the many specialized research services AIIP members offer clients. This field of research often combines Prospect Research, Prospect Management, Grantwriting and Fundraising. We asked… Read More »

Categories : Growing Your Business, Information Skills
Tags : business growth, members, prospect research, research, services

How to use your writing skills to build your info professional business

Posted by AIIP 
· Thursday, August 31st, 2017 at 10:00 AM 

Independent information professionals go by many names: researcher, freelancer, contractor, consultant, knowledge manager, content developer, and more. Many of our members are also Writing & Editing Specialists. As independent information professionals (IIPs), we tell our clients’ stories. From ideation to creation, editing, and publishing, we create engaging content that promotes our clients’ businesses.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Information Skills
Tags : business research, services, tips, writing

What is the “business” of an independent information professional?

Posted by AIIP 
· Friday, April 7th, 2017 at 10:00 AM 

Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) members are often asked variations of questions such as: What is it like to be in business as an independent information professional?;and How do I go about establishing such a business? To help answer these, let’s start with … What does an independent information professional do?

Categories : Independence
Tags : entrepreneurship, research, services, solopreneur

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

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