1.
News Sources
for Entrepreneurs11

2.
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.

3.
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.

4.
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.

5.
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.”

6.
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.

7.
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?

8.
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.

9.
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.

10.
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.

11.
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!)

12.
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.

13.
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