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"I am most impressed by the quality of the presentation by Jan Knight! She is a terrific speaker and obviously has a command of her subject."
          ...Owner of a Leadership Training Group

" Jan regularly participates in our "Commercial Reality Mentored Launch" Program. Her session always gets great evaluations. Her information can be used immediately. The suggestions are practical and the outcome is great. We are very pleased to have Bancroft Information Services as one of our AzCI Partners".
           ... Marie Wesselhoft, Former Executive Director, Arizona Center for Innovation (AZCI)

Writing & Speaking

Writing:

  • "Medical Information Online: Surfers Beware"(PDF) Natural Awakenings-Healthy Living Magazine (June 2008)
  • Contributor to: Introduction to Online Market & Industry Research Thomson Publishing, 2004.
  • Business Plans Need More Than Intuition. Inside Tucson Business (Small Business Column) April 12, 2004
  • I'm Feeling Lucky (TM) - Internet Search Strategies for Market Research. Inside Tucson Business (Small Business Column)
    March 24, 2003
  • "So, Just What Exactly Is It You Do For a Living? A discussion on the profession of Information Brokering."(PDF) Special Libraries Association - Arizona Chapter Bulletin. v.25 (3) (2002)
  • Does an Incubator Fit into Your Marketing Mix? AIIP Connections. v.16 (1) 23 (2002)
  • Information for Immunity: Internet Resources on Biological Agents as Terrorist Weapons. IRSQ: Internet Reference Services Quarterly.v.6 (3/4) 33-47 (2002) (co authored with Garry Forger)
  • The Journal of Government Information: An exploratory analysis to determine if trends and changes in the government printing industry are reflected in JGI. Journal of Government Information. 28 (2001) 395-424

Speaking:

If you're interested in having Jan speak to your professional association, your employees or at a conference, please contact her at

    2010
  • Funding Your Innovation through the SBIR/STTR Program. Co-presenter with AzCI (Arizona Center for Innovation) & Summit Contract Management. Tucson. February, 2010.

    • 2009
  • Successful Business Plans Require Substance. Market Research presentation, in collaboration with SMA Mergers & Acquisitions. AsuSkySong, Phoenix. March, 2009.
  • Introduction to Market Research- Panel Arizona Center for Innovation. January, 2009.

    • 2008
  • Validating your Market: Secondary Market Research Mentored Launch Program, Arizona Center for Innovation. March, 2008.

    • 2007
  • A Roadmap to Effective Business Research Mentored Launch Program, Arizona Center for Innovation. June 2007 & November, 2007.
  • Information Brokering Presentation School of Information Resources & Library Science Class. May, 2007.
  • Information Brokering Presentation School of Information Resources & Library Science, UA Phoenix Chapter. March, 2007.

    • 2006
  • Going Beyond Google: Finding Business Information Online. Speaker at Tucson Professional Organizer's Association meeting (T-Pro) October, 2006.
  • Going Beyond Google: Finding Business Information Online. Workshop Presenter: AMIT (Aerospace, Manufacturing & Information Technology Cluster) WebTech Conference. April, 2006.
  • Secondary Market Research: Finding Business Information Online. Speaker at Inventors’ Association of Arizona. March, 2006.
  • Going it Alone: Creating your Own Independent Information Business. Speaker at School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona. March, 2006.

    • 2005
  • Going Beyond Google: Finding Business Information Online. Workshop Presenter: NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Greater Tucson Chapter's Annual Conference. May, 2005.
  • Secondary Market Research: Business Plan Research & Beyond: Regular Guest Speaker at Microadvancement Business Center Business Planning Course. February, May & August, 2005.
  • Secondary Research. Market Research Panel Discussion Participant. American Marketing Association, Tucson Chapter. January 2005.

    • 2004
  • Going it Alone: Creating your Own Independent Information Business. Speaker at School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona. October 2004.
  • Humane Networking: Making the Most of Networking Opportunities Without Losing your Sanity. Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) Annual Conference. July 2004.
  • Savvy Searching: Advanced Internet Search Strategies for Conducting Market Research. Arizona Small Business Association - Phoenix Chapter. March 2004.
  • Secondary Research: Finding Business Information Online. Tucson American Marketing Association (TAMA) Marketing Certificate Series. March 2004.

    • 2003
  • Savvy Searching: Finding Business Information Online. American Society of Training & Development - Tucson Chapter. October 2003.
  • I'm Feeling Lucky(TM) Internet Search Strategies for Conducting Market Research. Editorial Freelancers Association - Phoenix Chapter. May 2003.
  • Jump Start Your Own Market Research via the Internet. Arizona Book Publishing Association - Southern Arizona Chapter. April 2003
  • Jump Start Your Own Market Research via the Internet. Workshop for Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) members. February 2003.

    • 2002
  • Secondary Market Research: What? Why? Who? How? Trends Presentation to Special Interest Group for Chief Marketing Officers of ITASA (Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona) November 2002.
  • Setting Up an Information Brokering Business After Library School. Speaker at School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona. October 2002.

    • 2001
  • First You Say Yes, Then You Panic: Information Brokering as a career option for library school students. Speaker at School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona. November 2001.
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