Editors note: This is part of our “Retirement” series to address challenges and opportunities many of our members facing retirement are experiencing. By Ulla de Stricker Chances are, the last several decades of your life were whirlwinds of client work, volunteer work, family activities, and much more. There would have been no chance whatsoever for… Read More »
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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 »
By June M. Boyle The Unexpected Opportunity Sometimes the most meaningful professional opportunities emerge from unexpected places. For me, it started with an interest in native plants and a spot on a mailing list. As an independent information professional typically serving corporate clients and management consultancies, I never imagined that reducing my lawn and adding… Read More »
Richard P. Hulser Consulting – Richard P. Hulser, President In your bio, you describe yourself as an archives consultant. In two sentences, what specifically do you do? As an independent archives consultant, I help clients identify, organize, protect, and promote their history through artifacts and materials. Often, I help clients assess what is historical for… Read More »
By Sherri Leah Henkin In your bio, you describe yourself as a Technical Writer and Editor. In two sentences, what is it that technical writers and editors do? Technical writers and editors, also called technical communicators, translate complex technical concepts by developing materials that are user friendly and apply to a variety of audiences. Materials… Read More »
By Mary Ellen Bates One mistake made by many infopreneurs when they start their businesses is thinking that we need to sell ourselves, our capabilities, and our services to prospective clients. We assume that, when a prospect calls us to discuss a project, our job is to convince the caller that we are the best… Read More »
By AIIP Outreach Committee AIIP’s invaluable guide on how to start an independent information business has been refreshed! The updated edition of “The AIIP Guide to Starting Your Own Information Business” is now available on the AIIP website. The companion launch webinar on October 12th will feature a panel of new and seasoned AIIP members… Read More »
By Kelly Berry Starting Off Like all good infopreneur stories, Janene Liston’s starts in the middle: after a successful career working for top international companies, she was burned out and decided to step back from the corporate world to heal and reassess. This was her opportunity to figure out what she really wanted to do.… Read More »
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