"Information brokering" is another term for independent information professionals who specialize in providing research and information services. Info-entrepreneurs are experts in locating high-value information; building profiles on industries, companies, and technologies; gathering market intelligence; and providing virtually any type of information -- using online information resources, the Internet, and information from industry associations, government agencies, and other expert sources.

Tips on HIRING an Information Broker

• Read an article on how to select an information broker

Tips on BECOMING an Information Broker

• Learn about Mary Ellen's workshops for info-entrepreneurs
  
  
• Sign up for a free monthly newsletter for Info-entrepreneurs
  
  
• Contact Mary Ellen Bates for one-on-one coaching services
  
  
• Presentation on making strategic change given at the AIIP Annual Conference



• A typical day in the life of an information broker
  
  
• Marketing Do's and Don'ts for info-entrepreneurs
  
  
• Frequently asked questions about becoming an info-entrepreneur
  
  
• Join the leading association for independent info pros, the Association of Independent Information Professionals
  
  
• Review a survey of info-entrepreneurs
  
  
• Review the table of contents for the book: "Building and Running A Successful Research Business," by Mary Ellen Bates
  
  
• Purchase the book: "Building and Running A Successful Research Business," by Mary Ellen Bates