Business Week. Consistently the best business magazine, more timely than the biweeklies Forbes and Fortune. One strength is international reporting, as in the cover story on India and outsourcing.

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It has much information for those looking to start their own business. Entrepreneur publishes the “Franchise 500”, which lists the top franchise opportunities for business people.Each issue offers numerous articles presenting the guidance you and your business need. Monthly columns in the technology department include “Digital Edge”, “Net Profit” and “Snapshot.” The financial section consists of columns including “Dollar Signs”, “Raising Money” and “Tax Talk.” Other regular features include “Sell”, which deals with marketing, and “Money”, which deals with financial management. Additional columns include “Breakthrough”, “Sales Force”, “Smart Moves”, “Insurance”, “Capitol Issues” and “Staff Smarts.”