Business Magazines

[andviv]

I subscribe to Inc. I got an offer to renew my subscription and I can give a free one-year subscription to whoever I want to.

I decided to give it to the first person here in the forum that meets all of these conditions:

- Does not own a business AND
- Has never owned a business AND
- Lives in any state of the USA AND
- Wants to create his/her own business AND
- Posts here in this thread the type of business s/he want to create AND
- wants to read a magazine that could help her/him to accomplish this (will provide you some good ideas)

The only other condition is that the winner promises to, after reading it, give it away to a friend that may have the entrepreneur spirit in him/her. Of course, there is no way for anybody else to verify if you do this, but I think this expresses my idea: Help others, Pay it forward.

So, who is going to be the winner of a free one-year subscription to Inc Magazine?

 

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[Rawr]

I'll gladly take it if it is good material!


I read Wall Street Journal daily (some parts at least) and watch CNBC a few hours a day for my news. Will be looking into more sources.

 

[andviv]

Great. If you want it then please post what type of business you want to create, and then send me a PM with a name and address to register as a magazine subscriber.

 

[Rawr]

I don't know how specific you want me to get because I would have to rack my head for awhile on this - I am still trying to move away from the "finish college get a good job idea" since this is my last year at the university.

Possible scenarios:

Start a company where I live, work for 3-4 years and sell it. A friend just stopped by my room with his idea for me - Private prison contracted by the state and paid by the state. Too gruesome for me. I would like to get a consulting company - and I am only half kidding about this - something along the lines of a "help men learn how to attract women" is something I could possibly swing. (I know guys making $30,000 a weekend doing this)

Second scenario is getting rid of physical locale right away - become fluid via internet and have the freedom to live anywhere. First barrier - I know computers but not nearly well enough to control everything -so hiring a pro would be essential, but I don't want to run a biz I don't understand.


edit - this could easily be a viable idea if it is indeed legal. http://www.thefastlanetomillions.com/showthread.php?t=2166

 

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[andviv]

Rawr, you are the winner.... I will send the subscription for you today, though I have no clue when you are going to start receiving it. Enjoy. And thanks for sharing your ideas.

 

[Rawr]

:thankyousign: Andviv, I'll keep you guys updated

 

[Wolfgang5150]

A great one I read is 'Apartment Finance Today'. it's very straightforward, and a quality read.
http://www.housingfinance.com/aft/
Thanks.
Kevin

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

A few more ...

Internet Retailer
AMASS (Business and commercial / apartment properties for sale in AZ)

 

[andviv]

I subscribe to Fortune Magazine and they now send me the digital version http://mag1.olivesoftware.com/ActiveMagazine/welcome/Time/Fortune/TFM-15-October-2007HRGTOP.asp

 

[lobster]

Entrepreneur, and fast money.

 

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[santiago]

FYI - I got the last issue of Business 2.0 a few weeks ago - apparently that magazine has been discontinued. It was one of my favorites.

I read:

Business 2.0
Website Magazine
Revenue
Internet Retailer
Inc
Entrepreneur
DM (Direct Marketing) Weekly


I bought a Millionaire Blueprints at a Barnes & Noble based on recommendations here - but just didn't care for it - too much MLM. Perhaps, I should give another issue a shot.

I think this was asked, but I think there'd be a market for a real estate investor magazine - no one has filled it??

 

[Yankees338]

FYI - I got the last issue of Business 2.0 a few weeks ago - apparently that magazine has been discontinued. It was one of my favorites.

I read:

Business 2.0
Website Magazine
Revenue
Internet Retailer
Inc
Entrepreneur
DM (Direct Marketing) Weekly


I bought a Millionaire Blueprints at a Barnes & Noble based on recommendations here - but just didn't care for it - too much MLM. Perhaps, I should give another issue a shot.

I think this was asked, but I think there'd be a market for a real estate investor magazine - no one has filled it??

I agree. I think we could put together one helluva magazine with the investors we have on here. SteveO, reipro, Russ, Diane, and all of our other niche investors could all support a different aspect of the industry. I had this idea awhile ago, but figured it'd be too time consuming. I'd love to organize something like this, but it'd take a lot of participation...

 

[KLPInvestments]

I read these...

Magazines:

Businessweek (my favorite!!)
Forbes
Fortune


Newspapers:

New York Times business section(free online)
Wall Street Journal
Barron's
Investors Business Daily

 

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[Yankees338]

I subscribed to Entrepreneur and Inc. towards the end of last year, and I've received a few copies of each. I haven't loved Entrepreneur, but I've been absolutely blown away by Inc.

I believe it's only about $10/year for Inc., but it's really been priceless. It's truly amazing, and I recommend to anybody who can spare $10 (and if you can't spend $10, get it anyway!).

 

[Jonleehacker]

Just as an aside to what Yankee's said, I was on Amazon the other day and noticed that almost all the mags are discounted big time:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...rch-alias=magazines&field-keywords=&x=11&y=18

Also, here's a cool trick that I use to get digital versions of top mags for free:

1. Download the Safari browser (if you have a Mac, you'll already have it) -

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/safari311.html

2. Follow these instructions:

http://www.ismashphone.com/2008/05/using-safari-wi.html

3. Point your Safari browser here:

http://www.zinio.com/iphone

 

[Yankees338]

Just as an aside to what Yankee's said, I was on Amazon the other day and noticed that almost all the mags are discounted big time:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...rch-alias=magazines&field-keywords=&x=11&y=18

Also, here's a cool trick that I use to get digital versions of top mags for free:

1. Download the Safari browser (if you have a Mac, you'll already have it) -

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/safari311.html

2. Follow these instructions:

http://www.ismashphone.com/2008/05/using-safari-wi.html

Looks cool, but where do I find the magazines once I download Safari and change all the settings?

 

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[Jonleehacker]

.Ooops sorry, I thought the story would mention it, I already have it book marked so I just skimmed it:

http://www.zinio.com/iphone

Now Yankees, you have to promise you won't lie and say you're over 18 to look at Playboy and Penthouse

 

[Yankees338]

.Ooops sorry, I thought the story would mention it, I already have it book marked so I just skimmed it:

http://www.zinio.com/iphone

Now Yankees, you have to promise you won't lie and say you're over 18 to look at Playboy and Penthouse

Haha, thanks! Well...I won't make any promises...:smx1:

Don't think that wasn't the first part of the story that caught my eye!

Rep+++ for the find, though.

 

[PEERless]

I am liking Success.

 

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[Yankees338]

What does everybody think about Fast Company Magazine?

 

[andviv]

What does everybody think about Fast Company Magazine?

I loved it. I just renewed my subscription today.

 

[Yankees338]

I loved it. I just renewed my subscription today.

Okay, cool. I think I'm going to subscribe for it today; I just got a promotional offer for the "test-rate discount", which is $5 for one year, $8 for two years, or $10 for three years. I think I'm gonna go for two years, because I'm not sure exactly how long we can expect to have printed magazines anymore.

 

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[imoutthere]

To revive an old thread.

Millionaire bluepirnts now lets you read some of there back issues.

check it out : Millionaire Blue Prints Digital

I just signed up for a subscription after reading alot of the info in the free mags.

the best part is that they profile businesses and then give you a blueprint on how to start your own business just like the story profiles. e.g. tanning salon, info marketing, web hosting, landscaping, etc.

Enjoy!

 

[MJ DeMarco]

I'm surprised MBlueprints is still around. I know several folks, including myself, who paid for a subscription and got 1, maybe 2 issues. They took the money and ran. Maybe the owner should profile himself -- how to start a magazine, take subscription money, and never send out issues.

 

[imoutthere]

Damn that sucks.

The site just says they are transitioning to new mangament. A few months ago when i tried to sign up for the mag, they said they were in contract negotiations.

I think they sold the mag, but dont quote me on that. Glad i got to read the free stuff before having to pay for it.

 

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[msa1]

Yankee338

I subscribe to Personal Real Estate Investor. its not too bad check it out.

 

[bflbob]

I'm surprised MBlueprints is still around. I know several folks, including myself, who paid for a subscription and got 1, maybe 2 issues. They took the money and ran. Maybe the owner should profile himself -- how to start a magazine, take subscription money, and never send out issues.

I'd stay away. I was one of those who got bitten too. After Tom Sparks died, I think it did too. But right now, they have a link up to subscribe. The bad thing is that they are only showing 2008 issues on the screen.