As an entrepreneur, you need to stay up-to-date with business-related news. But it’s hard to find news related to your interests. It’s even harder to find unbiased news. The question arises: Where do you find these news outlets that are relevant to you while also being minimally biased?
Look no further. I’ve made a list of nine news outlets that I believe are the best to get your business digest. These news outlets have a diverse amount of articles; some are up-to-date, and some are even contributed by entrepreneurs (like me!).
1. Forbes
Forbes is a renowned magazine that talks about all kinds of business. They cover business, investments, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. If you’d like to hear from experts leading in their industry, Forbes is the one. Cool fact: The grandson of the founder, Steve Forbes, was a candidate for President of the United States as a Republican candidate in 1996 and 2000!
2. Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur magazine is about helping people who want to start their businesses. They write about everything from how to get your idea off the ground to how to sell your product. Entrepreneur is an amazing choice if you’re thinking about starting a business. Cool fact: When Entrepreneur was originally launched by Chase Revel and R.M. Kanter in 1977, it was launched as a quarterly publication. Today, it is a monthly publication.
3. Inc.
Inc. is for people who run small businesses or want to start their own. They write about things including business growth and how to get funding. Inc. is for you if you’re a small business owner looking for tips and tricks. Cool fact: Inc. was the first magazine to feature Steve Jobs on the magazine’s cover in October 1981 with the caption “This man has changed business forever.”
4. The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal talks about the economy and business from all over the world. They write about what’s happening in the stock market, big companies, as well as politics. The Wall Street Journal is a must-read if you want to stay up-to-date with economic news. Cool fact: The Wall Street Journal won 37 Pulitzer Prizes!
5. Bloomberg
Bloomberg covers business, money, and the economy. They have stories about major companies, the stock market, and how factors like taxes and laws affect businesses. Bloomberg is a great option if you want to know what’s going on in the business world. Cool fact: Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg, served as the mayor of New York from 2002 to 2013.
6. Fast Company
Fast Company is for people who want to be innovative and creative in business. They write about new ideas, companies changing the world, and how to stand out from the crowd. Fast Company is the outlet to check out if you want to be on the edge of business. Cool fact: Fast Company founded “Company of Friends” in 1997, which created groups that began meeting. At its peak, it had about 40,000 people in 120 cities, however, the number decreased to 8,000 people in 2003.
7. CNBC
CNBC is a TV channel and website that covers money and business. They have shows about the stock market, interviews with CEOs, and news about major companies. CNBC stands out if you like getting your digest through a show. Cool fact: When CNBC was founded in 1979, it was called the Satellite Program Network (SPN). The name was later changed in 1986 to Tempo Television. CNBC Universal then bought Tempo Television in June 1988 and relaunched the platform as Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) in 1989.
8. Harvard Business Review
The Harvard Business Review is for people who want to learn about business from experts. They write about things such as leadership, strategy, and innovation. Harvard Business Review is a top pick if you want to learn from leading experts. Cool fact: The editor-in-chief of HBR is Adi Ignatius, the former deputy editor of TIME magazine. He joined the HBR in 2009.
9. TechCrunch
TechCrunch covers new technology and startups. They cover revolutionary/innovative gadgets, apps, and the people who make them. Tech-savvy? #GoTechCrunch. Cool fact: AOL acquired TechCrunch in 2010 for approximately $25 million. After the acquisition of AOL and Yahoo by Verizon, Verizon owned TechCrunch from 2015 through 2021 after Apollo Global Management bought AOL, Yahoo, and TechCrunch from Verizon.
10. GREY Journal
The last one is of course, GREY Journal. It gives insights into business, investments, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle, making it an essential resource for modern entrepreneurs and innovators. Since 2018, it has chronicled the real and raw experiences of entrepreneurship, emphasising the hard work, creativity, and resilience required to navigate the complexities of today’s business world.
GREY Journal is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the full spectrum of entrepreneurship, from its challenging lows to its exhilarating highs, offering a fresh perspective that celebrates the courage of the modern-day trailblazer.
