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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 05:17:01+00:00

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Looking for something on business to read? These are the 100 most interesting business-, startup-, entrepreneurship-, tech-, and science-related sites I have stumbled upon and been reading and following since 2010. Some of them are big and well-known, others smaller and still growing. Some of them might be surprising! All in all, the list is thorough, and I think that I’ve included all the most important ones, the ones that I visit on regular basis.
For those interested, where possible, I have also added an information on the possibility of guest post contribution.
Opinion: It’s hard to understand what’s going on in business if we don’t understand what’s going on in its heart that is Wall Street. Providing stock market coverage, as well as business news and editorials, this site will bring us closer to this goal.
Opinion: Prime source of materials for marketers. Recommended!
Opinion: Advice and tips. And then some more advice and some more tips. Most of them – useful.
On-site description: “Barron’s is the premier financial magazine and website, renowned for its market-moving stories.
Opinion: When it comes to business coverage, Barron’s is universal, but it’s the longer articles – like this one – that make it unique compared to the competition. Recommended!
Opinion: Their articles are v. thoroughgoing and cover a full spectrum of business-related topics. Recommended.
Opinion: Biz Brain is a curious place. To say that the site doesn’t look good would be a huge understatement: it looks terrible. The materials it provides, however… Well: let me say that it’s one of the most straight-to-the point and quality sources I have ever stumbled upon. There’s no filler content there. The only con is that some of them might be a little bit outdated as of now (the site wasn’t updated since 2015.) And still, it made it to this list: this has to mean something. Worth checking out!
Opinion: This is v. interesting site. For those who are interested in African-American businesspeople and entrepreneurs, as well as engineers, scientists, and marketers, this is the place to go.
Opinion: Though their on-site description is far from modest, it might be true. For someone who’s looking for quality last-minute business- and business vs. politics-related news, Bloomberg is a place to visit. The news are not all there is to Bloomberg, however, as the site offers a lot of insightful, informative, and accessible articles.
Opinion: Bplans provides a lot of useful tools. This is where it wins the crowd. Apart from that, Bplans offers informative articles, how-to’s, and guides. That being said, it’s not a site one reads for pleasure. It’s all about usefulness.
Contribution: Possible. Your content must be useful and informative.
On-site description: “Business Insider is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals.
Opinion: The leader among its competition, Business Insider is probably the best source of information on all things business, both big and small. And it’s only ten years old! One of the first pages I visit each morning.
Opinion: This site is dedicated to Australian businesspeople and business world (or, to be more precise, Western Australian business world.) Should one be interested in the matter, there’s probably no better place to go. And since there’s a lot going on there, it’s recommended to remain informed.
Opinion: Business Owners Idea Cafe is dedicated to startup and small business owners rather than “big entrepreneurs.” The site is warm and inviting, and the materials and advice it provides is straight-to-the point and v. concise, based on up-to-date information, remaining precise and useful all at the same time. BOIC is also a great place for networking: it allows us to connect with like-minded individuals to share business insights and experience. I’d recommend it to all who want to get acquainted with the friendlier side of doing business.
Opinion: Worth visiting. There’s an occasional pearl of an article to be found there from time to time. And even their regular content is still not a waste of time.
Opinion: From news to in-depth articles, B2C covers business in all of its aspects.
Contribution: Possible. Has a contributor platform.
Contribution: Possible. More on: Catalyst Community.
Opinion: Although I’m not a “chic,” I’ve found this site v. useful. It offers advice, how-to’s, and podcasts, as well as articles and even a business plan guides. Inactive for quite some time now (since December 2016.) I hope it will resume publishing.
Contribution: Possible (or it was, as there’s nothing new going on there as of now.) You don’t have to be a woman.
Opinion: The description above is not an attempt at self-advertising. For people who are into data-driven marketing, this site is a must-see. Chief Marketers covers a wide range of marketing topics. It offers a lot of useful example-based advice and the articles published there are more than interesting.
Opinion: One of mine personal favorites when it comes to business vs. politics news and editorials, CNBC really needs no introduction. I’d go there for news.
Opinion: CNET is much more product-oriented (and – thus – a little less business-oriented) than some other sites on this list. There’s a value to it, however, as it’s important to keep track of what’s going on on the market – and on the IT and mobile gadgets market in particular – and CNET allows its visitors to remain informed.
Opinion: CNN is CNN. News are their business.
Opinion: Digital Doughnut is a site for contributors, place where businesspeople, entrepreneurs, marketers, and consumers share their knowledge and insights in short (but often well-written) posts. The site is curated by a number of professional editors who make sure that only the best content makes it through.
Contribution: Sure. Digital Doughnut is open for submission. It even provides a page to edit our texts before we submit them.
Opinion: For people interested in B2B and B2C.
Opinion: There’s this feeling of freshness to Entrepreneur’s articles that other business-related websites lack. Also, there’s more on startups there than on, for example, Forbes or Business Insider. Besides, it’s one of the biggest sites around, so one can be sure to find something interesting there whenever he or she visits.
Opinion: There’s one v. useful search option there on EU-Startups that I haven’t seen before: to sort startup-related news and articles depending on the countries these companies are based in. Which would sure be even more useful if there was more news and articles. Still: it’s worth the occasional visit.
Opinion: European Startup Monitor was started in 2014. So far, the organization has published two detailed, in-depth reports, one for 2015, and one for 2016. The reports are academic, meaning: all the data is double-checked and accurate. The reports are accessible, however, and pleasant to read and to look at, as ESM made sure to present them in quite a fashion, so even if you’re not into academic research, they may be worth your attention. I, for one, read them both through and through, and so I highly recommend this site.
Opinion: Tech, business, and design: if these three words are the best describe our interests and passions, this is the place for us to go.
Opinion: The description above is accurate. Financial Planning’s focus is on the practical side of doing business.
Opinion: There is no need to introduce Forbes. Its reputation is well-earned.
Opinion: Leading American business magazine – and a great source of news.
Opinion: Fox is a reputable source of news – and their business site is no different. It might not be the best one around – but then, it’s still far from being the worst.
Opinion: Thinking about launching a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or one of the other available platforms? This is the place to visit first. Apart from consulting services (which are paid,) Funded Today provides a blog – and the advice reads there are interesting! The site also provides some in-depth case studies. Reading them through will allow one to better understand what makes some crowdfunding campaigns so successful where others fail despite their potential. Although there could have been more materials, the quality wins over quantity this time.
Opinion: This Bangladesh-based site is a living proof that one doesn’t need to have a Twitter account to gather a lot of audience. What one does need, however, is good content. Here: in abundance.
Opinion: Trusted source of news on business, startups, and tech. Recommended.
Opinion: A pure gem, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor is no news site, but one of the most important academic studies on business and entrepreneurship around, built on cooperation between researchers from Babson College (USA) and London Business School (UK). GEM provides in-depth annual reports, as well as profound, data-illustrated case studies and up-to-date, high quality entrepreneurial advice. Add to it that the materials are surprisingly lightweight when it comes to accessibility – and you have the picture.
Contribution: Would require one to have a doctorate in business sciences – at least – I presume.
Opinion: This reputable magazine is a great source of news and articles, as well as interviews, on business and entrepreneurship, tech, investing, and trading.
On-site description: “Global Financial Market Review is an online news aggregator dedicated at bringing focused insightful news to the financial community.
“The model was conceived when the founder and editor saw that there were lots of great financial news sources online (a number of these having come from traditional print) all vying for 100% of the readers attention. Meaning in essence that readers had to keep either moving from one news source to another in order to get the best coverage or miss out.
Opinion: I find aggregator sites v. useful, and this one is one of the best.
Opinion: How could I not include Google Finance? It used to be my starting page. When it comes to Internet’s top stories, this is the place to go. Possibly the best online content aggregator ever.
Opinion: Just as Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review needs no introduction here. In terms of article insightfulness and profoundness, it’s unmatched.
On-site description: “If you take yourself seriously, you’re on the wrong page.
Opinion: This London-based website is a living proof that science can be entertaining. Do not get mistaken, though! Their articles might look lightweight at first glance, but there’s often more to them! I have learned a lot of interesting things there. All in all, it’s a good place to visit, even if we’re not real science aficionados.
Opinion: This institute – established by polish blogger and trendwatcher Natalia Hatalska – “monitors and analyzes all the factors, particularly technological and social ones, which might trigger fundamental changes in individual categories within a specific time-frame (short-, mid- and long-term).” Its site is worth visiting for the materials it provides. We can also order trendbooks here. The trendbooks provide additional materials, including case studies. Recommended for those who would like to keep track of all the important news and changes.
Opinion: For all stock aficionados, this is the best place. Focusing almost entirely on the stock market, Insider Monkey is the ultimate source for those who want to profit from their stock transactions.
Opinion: As the description states, this is the site to visit for news.
Opinion: The ultimate source of all things business.
Opinion: For those who are looking to make an investment and those looking to get funded – this site is the place to go.
Opinion: Some articles are v. good, some other are medicore. Most are good. Overall, I like this site. Lots of different perspectives. Not a waste of one’s time.
On-site description: “Kiplinger (pronounced KIP-ling-er) is a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, available in print and online.
Opinion: For those who don’t trust individual trendwatchers – Kiplinger is the answer. Their predictions and forecasts have proven to be true more than enough times to convince even the most sceptical sceptics around. Recommended!
Opinion: Looking for business and professional opportunities? For those who want to expand their connections and keep in touch with their business partners and other professionals, LinkedIn is the place, as it’s one of the most popular networking platforms ever created, rich with features and simple to get started.
Contribution: Possible. There’s a blogging platform.
Opinion: One of the best (if not the best one of) Polish sources of comprehensive, thorough, well thought-out, and well-written articles.
Opinion: I was sceptical at first when it comes to Marie Forleo. Soon enough I gave up, however, as Marie REALLY IS something. What she has to give us visiting her blog is an inspiration. An abundance of inspiration. She’s optimistic and knowledgeable, full of life and excitement for life, and knows how to make one interested in the things she wants to share. Soon I found her blog one of these rare places one keeps visiting coming for more. It’s worth giving it that chance.
Opinion: For those who aren’t big readers, but prefer listening to a podcast or an audition instead – this is the place.
Opinion: The above tells it all. MarketWatch is *INCREDIBLY* useful site. I would compare it to a powerful business omnitool. And that’s probably what it is indeed.
Opinion: Their content is good, indeed. Someone should take care of their social media, though.
On-site description: “Smart ideas for how to invest sensibly, plan wisely, and spend smartly from the editors and writers of MONEY.
Opinion: One of the most popular American magazines’ online version.
Opinion: Advice. How-to’s. Tips and tools. This and more – in abundance.
On-site description: “Noobpreneur.com is an award winning small business online magazine offering tips and ideas for small business owners and those who want to enter entrepreneurship with the right mindset. Our audience is mainly small business owners and business professionals.
On-site description: “Many Faces. One Dream. One Passion.
“At OurOwnStartup we work every day to solve the biggest problem in an entrepreneurial journey. Entrepreneurs don’t know to strike a successful entrepreneurial journey, whom to hire who would interpret your dream the way you do, how to raise money or how to spend that in order or how to traverse the toughest.
Opinion: Since Quora is not restricted to one specific topic group or field of interest, it’s obvious that one can also find business-, startup-, entrepreneurship-, tech-, and science-related materials there. Some of them are better, some worse, but overall the site is at least worth the mention. Although in some aspects it’s closer to reddit than to other sites listed here, I think that people who keep ignoring it are making a mistake.
On-site description: “/r/business brings you the best of your business section. From tips for running a business, to pitfalls to avoid, /r/business teaches you the smart moves and helps you dodge the foolish.
Opinion: Ignoring reddit is no better than ignoring Quora – it’s not a good choice. After all, it’s “the front page of the Internet,” right? When it comes to /r/business, it works kind-of like content aggregator, but better, since the downvotes quickly make unworthy content go down. The serious con here, though, is that – since there’s everything – there’s a lot of spam, too, unfortunately.
Opinion: When it comes to business vs. politics, there’s no better source than Reuters. One of the first places to visit each morning!
On-site description: “I was a CEO for 10 years before I founded my own company.
“I was a web consultant for 6 years before I became a CEO.
“I consulted dozens of online startups before starting my own business.
“I spent a year preparing before publicly offering my own programs.
“I worked in my family business from the age of 10 to 23 years old doing every possible job.
“I have an MBA from London Business School, one of the top ten business schools in the world.
“I have received prizes for my business plans.
“I have a track record in starting businesses and turning around loss-making businesses.
Opinion: Although I’m not a big fan of business coaching, one has to give it to Sigrun Gudjonsdottir: at what she’s doing, she has no equal. And it’s not even about her accelerator programs nor conference talks. It’s about her blog. Sigrun knows that what really attracts people to bloggers is the actual knowledge that is presented there. Her own blog takes full advantage of that realization: the materials that are presented there are unique and enriching. Each and every read is worth the time. Absolutely recommended!
Contribution: Possible. And happens quite often.
Opinion: The articles are not published v. often (and are often of an average length), but most of them are, let me use this expression, extremely reader-friendly. Meaning: fun to read. I would go there to relax while reading startup-related content at the same time.
Opinion: Inspiring. The content there is often average in term of its usefulness, but it is inspiring. And it’s really fun to read.
Opinion: The world of Australian and New Zealand startups has proven to be v. interesting. Poking through this site allowed me to understand the reasons Australians keep winning all these important startup- and tech-dedicated prizes. There’s a lot going on there.
Opinion: It might prove useful.
Opinion: Startup Insider is still growing (and I hope it grows enough to withstand the competition, as the site is v. promising so far.) For people who know how to speak polish.
Opinion: The Lean Startup is one of the most important startup-related books ever written. You can be sure that there’s much more where it came from. Some of Ries’ insights are of impossible profoundness.
Opinion: Though Startup Princess is mainly targeted at entrepreneurial women, it’s equally good for men. It offers a lot of materials, as well as business coaching and mentoring services, and its social media channels are full of inspiring memes and quotes. Worth following!
Opinion: No, StartupNation won’t provide you with everything you need to start and build a successful business. It’s a great source of informative and well thought out advice on related matters, from naming our startup to fundraising and pitching investors to growing and expanding. The site comes with a forum (where one can meet and get to know interesting people, entrepreneurs, and investors) and… radio. Worth a visit.
Opinion: Though the description states that StartupSmart is “for Australian startups and people thinking of founding their own startup,” I have found it useful despite not being Australian 🙂 Jokes aside, their site is full of useful “Universal Tips&Tricks” kind-of articles. There are well-written news, too, there. Recommended!
Opinion: s+b is one of these rare cases where I prefer an online version of the magazine over the printed one. And there’s a good reason: there’s a lot of content there published weekly on their website. Recommended!
Contribution: Yes. There’s a blogging platform.
Opinion: An online version of v. popular magazine covering business vs. personal development vs. well-being, SUCCESS is full of interesting stories to inspire and motivate.
Opinion: Beth Blecherman’s blog *REALLY* is something for bloggers to behold. To prepare all these materials (and the materials here are top-notch: extensive and in-depth) sure had to take her a while. The results are impressive. Techmamas is a place to visit for someone who wants to learn how to strike a balance between business career, parenting, traveling, and learning. And Beth doesn’t settle for the simplest of answers. Instead, she goes in deep, looking for the optimal and realistic solution. Recommended!
Opinion: The famous TED Talks cover a lot of topics, and one of them is business and entrepreneurship. Should one like to listen to influencers such as accomplished businesspeople, hardware and software engineers, marketers, philosophers, scientists of various disciplines and professions, or even politicians, this is the place to go. And, besides learning tons of useful information, the profit from listening to TED Talks is that one can REALLY find out what it means to give a great public speech.
Opinion: Another face of Business Insider, Tech Insider is worth following in particular because of this v. strong – interesting and entertaining – content posted on their social media channels.
Opinion: From small business to big business to the biggest there is, from business vs. tech to business vs. politics, The Business Journals covers it all. The service is huge. I’d go there for news. On the cons side, however, it’s worth to note that it’s v. US-centered. Which can be a problem for someone who’s not interested in the North American business and businesspeople.
Opinion: In short, it’s LinkedIn for creative business, and it’s no less useful. V. recommended!
Contribution: Yes. Similar to LinkedIn.
Opinion: The biggest Indian business-related site, this is the place to go for those interested in business in Asia.
Opinion: Business news and reports, and, sometimes, bigger, more in-depth articles.
Opinion: The Motley Fool is all about investors. The site provides free stock news and insights, as well as paid investment advice services. For people who don’t want to get fooled investing, this is a must-see.
Opinion: Although for me, TNY is rather a source of thoughtful articles on culture, politics, and literature, their Business & Tech articles are on par with the best on the market. The pieces, often penned by academics and scientists rather than business journalists, are well-written, deep, and entertaining. Don’t overlook this source!
Contribution: Possible. Jonathan Franzen did it. You can do it too.
Opinion: Another large, well-known business site on the list, TheStreet covers all things business, small and big. The focus is on the companies and people, and companies and people vs. the stock market.
Opinion: Their perspective is different and, thus, interesting. Whether it’s worth following, though, is up to one’s own perspective preferences.
Opinion: Although the name suggests that this popular blog is rather for people under 30 who would like to make it big, it’s as good for them as for people over 60. Meaning: v. good.
Opinion: ValueWalk is information over entertainment. For someone who’s into stock charts, this site provides in-depth stock market inquiries and studies. There are also more lightweight articles there from time to time, some even with infographics, in general, however, the site isn’t lightweight at all.
Opinion: This classic needs no introduction.
Opinion: WIRED is not a business-centered webiste. It’s main focus is on tech and science, and, of course, their possible in-business applications, too. The most important thing about it is that the info on WIRED has never failed me. I guess there’s a lot of double-checking going on in their office(s).
Opinion: There’s an alternative touch to this magazine that is targeted at “financial intelligence” (meaning: the new generation of and entrepreneurs, managers, stock traders, etc.) Recommended!
Opinion: As an entrepreneur, one might find this place v. useful. There are also news and other resource materials there.
Opinion: Yahoo! Finance is one of the best sources of (double-checked!) news on the Internet. If there’s something going on in business, both big and small, Yahoo! Finance writes about it. Absolutely worth following!

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