News Sources for Entrepreneurs11

http://www.inc.com

1 Inc.

Inc. provides news articles,

interviews, insights, and

content lists that tout in

depth analysis on running

a business, leadership,

marketing, and sales. Articles

are written with entrepreneurs

in mind. Plus, everybody’s

already reading Inc. If you

can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.

http://www.openviewlabs.com

2 OpenView Labs

OpenView Labs is geared

towards software companies,

providing practical advice to

help them grow. The blog and

news source doles out info on

marketing, culture, funding,

and more. OpenView Labs

goes beyond the software

industry with awesome

eBooks and podcasts.

http://www.mashable.com

3 Mashable

With a focus on the latest

in social media, technology,

and cool new businesses,

Mashable is a groovy and fun

news source. Mashable brings

the exciting and interesting

trends to the table, detailing

the latest in golf gadgets, 3D

ear canal scanners, and iPad

hackers.

http://www.entreprenista.com

4 Entreprenista

Entreprenista gives some love

to the ladies with articles for

female entrepreneurs. Not

only does Entreprenista give

advice on how to zap negative

thinking, grow confidence,

and be a whiz at content

marketing, but it also has

joinable groups and ways to

connect. Entreprenista jokes

that happily-ever-after has

“nothing to do with prince

charming.”

http://www.businessweek.com

5 Businessweek

Bloomberg Businessweek

reports on general trends in

the world of business, but

also has news articles about

newcomers in tech and other

industries. Businessweek

provides information on

politics and policy, small

business, business schools,

global economics, and more.

Businessweek is one of the

big guys—you better be

reading.

http://www.forbes.com

6 Forbes

Everybody knows Forbes, and

it’s for good reason. The site

provides lists of the nation’s

richest business people,

insight into real estate trends,

information about global

trading, human resources

ideas, and leadership lessons.

Forbes has a multitude of

awesome contributors. Forbes

competes with Businessweek.

Which do you prefer?

http://www.fastcompany.com

7 Fast Company

Fast Company shows off

innovative companies, cool

ideas, and awesome tips to

help entrepreneurs be more

successful—and it’s a little

edgy. Readers can find articles

detailing new types of robots,

large company lawsuits,

and Asia’s most creative

companies. Its Co.DESIGN,

Co.CREATE, Co.EXIST, and

Co.LABS categories focus on

individual industries.

http://www.wordofmouth.org

8 WordofMouth.org

WordofMouth.org is a

resource for business owners

looking to better understand

what customers and others

are saying about their brands.

It’s a marketing resource for

those looking to build positive

relationships with their

audiences. Articles include

tips for apologizing, ways to

use small stuff to make big

impressions, and how to write

shareable content.

http://www.bostinno.com

9 BostInno

BostInno (short for Boston

Innovation) isn’t as relevant

if you’re not involved in the

city of Boston, but it’s a

fun startup meets lifestyle

resource that reports on new,

cool businesses, Boston-area

startups, and social media

trends. BostInno does an

excellent job of combining

business with lifestyle.

http://www.techcrunch.com

10 TechCrunch

TechCrunch is a favorite for

those in the software, mobile,

and technology industries, as

the bulk of the articles focus

on new trends, top leaders,

and innovative technologies.

TechCrunch reports on the

latest drama in the world of

Apple, Google, and Facebook,

but also highlights new and

growing industries, like 3D

printing and consumer tech.

(hint: adults text more than

teens!)

http://www.openforum.com

11 OPEN Forum

American Express’ OPEN

Forum is a mecca for small

business owners and startup

founders looking for expert

advice. With a motto of

“powering small business

success,” OPEN Forum draws

contributors on tricky subjects

such as sales strategy,

social media, marketing,

and leadership. Writers are

expert leaders, coming from

successful businesses to

share their tips.

Great News Sources for Entrepreneurs11

1 Inc.

3 Mashable

5 Businessweek

2 OpenView

4 Entreprenista

6 Forbes

7 Fast Company

9 BostInno

11 Open Forum

8 Word of Mouth

10 TechCrunch