For the increasingly busy video and graphic design team, using project management software was a game changer. Having all project information in one place saved them from hunting through emails for relevant information, helped predict work, and established stronger processes…
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How to Raise a Teenage Business
I remember when QIP was a newborn. I wanted to introduce it to the world much like I had my real children, as though “Quality,” “Information,” and “Partners” were first, middle, and last names and “QIP” was a cute nickname.…
Growing a Woman-Owned Small Business
When my business partner and I founded Quality Information Partners (QIP), we envisioned growing sustainably and offering substantive services for our clients. We never imagined that after 15 years we would be working on more than 10 different contracts with…
Happy Anniversary to Us
This month, Quality Information Partners is celebrating 15 years in business. Since we opened in 2004, we have grown from a two-person company into an organization of more than 30 people committed to our employee-developed core values. We recently gathered…
Tips and Tricks for Remote Workers
Working from home has many benefits — no commuting, no need for matching socks — but it also comes with challenges. In the 15 years since Quality Information Partners (QIP) opened, our staff members, who all work remotely, have learned…
QIP in a Word
QIP collectively developed core values based on our experiences working for the company and its clients. Team members then shared a favorite word that, to them, embodies those values.