Information Broker's Handbook

Name: Information Broker's Handbook
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ISBN: 9780070578708

ISBN-10: 0070578702

ISBN-13: 9780070578708

Edition: 3rd 1997

Authors: Sue Rugge, Alfred Glossbrenner

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Information brokering in the Internet age is one of the easiest ways to make money with a home computer. The third edition of this bestselling guide provides insider tips on self-marketing online, plus information on modems, ISDN, and Web browsers.

Book details

List price: $49.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 608
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.75" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Foreword
Introduction
How to Use This Book
The Information Business	p. 1
The Market for Information	p. 1
What is an Information Broker?	p. 19
The Job of Information Brokering	p. 37
Pros and Cons of the Information Business	p. 51
The Crucial Question: Is It for You?	p. 75
How to Get Started	p. 89
Fundamental Tools and Techniques	p. 109
At the Library: Nonelectronic Sources and Resources	p. 109
Government Information Sources	p. 117
Public Records Searching	p. 137
The Telephone: Your Most Powerful Tool	p. 169
Electronic Options and Alternatives	p. 191
Welcome to the Electronic Universe!	p. 191
How to Go Online	p. 217
Databases and How to Search Them	p. 235
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Forums	p. 269
How to Tap the Internet and World Wide Web	p. 279
CD-ROM Possibilities	p. 311
The Business Side of Information Brokering	p. 321
Services to Sell	p. 321
Projecting an Image of Credibility	p. 335
Marketing and Sales: The Missing Ingredients	p. 355
Power Marketing Tips and Techniques	p. 373
Executing the Project: Ten Steps to Follow	p. 405
Pricing, Contracts, and Billing	p. 435
Conclusion: Welcome Aboard!	p. 471
The Information Broker's Bookshelf: Crucial Resources and Reference Works	p. 475
Contact Points: Online Systems, Organizations, Associations, and Trade Shows	p. 513
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP)	p. 527
Seminars Offered by the Information Professionals Institute	p. 533
The Information Broker Companion Disk and Toolkit	p. 541
Index	p. 563
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