As the saying goes, knowledge is power. So here are 6 business magazines that will provide a great amount of power to every entrepreneur, startup founder, and small to medium sized business owners. These are must read magazines to stay current with the times, and help keep an eye on what’s coming up in the business environment.
The knowledge-to-cost ratio is insanely awesome. If you think about the cost of just 1 college class, or the cost of just 1 conference, and you compare it to the cost of these 6 magazines, it’s an insane deal. Or think of it this way: let’s look at Entrepreneur magazine. For $12, you get 12 issues, so that’s a buck per issue. Each issue has about 10 articles. So in theory, you’re paying about 10 cents per article. That’s about the same rate for all of the magazines.
Take a look at these great business magazines, and if you’re not already subscribing, go ahead and start a subscription.
Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine covers all aspects of business, from U.S. and international market news and analysis of economic trends to articles on the people and technologies that influence how we do business every day. Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine also gives you book reviews, analyses of legislation and politics in Washington, regular articles on finance, the sports business, investments, and running a business.
Subscribe: Bloomberg BusinessWeek (50 issues) for $49.99
Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine is the preeminent business and economics magazine in the country. Covering a broad range of subjects, each issue contains articles that will prove useful to CEOs and individual investors alike. Articles include profiles of companies and private investors, as well as helpful statistics. Forbes looks at not only national and world economic news, but also social and cultural issues that affect the business and financial worlds, as well as the average person.
Subscribe: Forbes (26 Issues) for $29.95
Fortune Magazine
Published biweekly, Fortune is a must read for any level of business-minded person. Regular topics covered include corporate mergers, company reforms, gadget reviews and anything Wall Street. With company profiles and information about who’s who in the business world, Fortune magazine is an excellent source for those thinking about joining Corporate America and those who are already a part of the community. From fast-growing start-ups to companies who have been in the business for years. Fortune magazine was first published in 1930.
Subscribe: FORTUNE (20 issues) for 19.99
Fast Company
Fast Company Magazine is an innovative, award-winning publication about the current business revolution. With technology and business practices changing more rapidly than ever, each issue of Fast Company Magazine not only chronicles these changes but also helps spur them on. Its editors’ goals include creating a vocabulary for discussing new technologies and practices, encouraging communication through forums, identifying new business values, and debunking myths and legends existing in current business world mind-sets.
Subscribe: Fast Company (10 issues) for $9.95
Entrepreneur Magazine
A useful source for any startup or small business owner, Entrepreneur Magazine is a publication designed to help you manage and grow your company. Articles cover a wide range of topics, including finance and tax advice, tips on advertising and publicity, and guidance on how to become an expert manager. And lots of inspiring stories from successful entrepreneurs.
Subscribe: Entrepreneur (12 issues) for $11.97
Inc.
Designed for young executives and entrepreneurs of small to mid-size companies, Inc. Magazine is filled with advice and practical answers to your business questions. Each issue includes industry overviews and company case studies on such subjects as managing growth, taxes, human resources, labor laws, government regulations, and managing finances.
Subscribe: Inc. (10 Issues) for $9.97
Questions for readers: Any magazines I missed? And does anyone prefer to read these on their iPad or online?
Great selection of magazines. I read most of these frequently.