Editor’s note: This article was first published in January 2011, and covers Spanish print magazines. The interviews with Tuenti founder Zaryn Dentzel on the deal with Telefónica and BuyVIP founder Gustavo García on the deal with Amazon refer to a late-2010 issue of Emprendedores.
I’d like to take this opportunity to recommend some useful magazines for entrepreneurs. At some point, subscribing to one of them could be a good investment.
These are the magazines that, month after month, I think carry articles of real interest to entrepreneurs:
Emprendedores
The entrepreneur’s magazine par excellence, where you’ll never run short of business ideas or news about the Web 2.0 business world. The previous issue carried an interview in which Tuenti’s creator, Zaryn Dentzel, explained his negotiations with Telefónica, and in which Gustavo García, creator of BuyVIP, explained how he built his relationship with Amazon until the deal was successfully closed. Without a doubt, a magazine that can give you great ideas.
Franquicias y Negocios
Everything to do with the franchise business. Month after month you’ll find comparisons of franchises, prices, royalties and so on, along with the latest news on franchise expansion and new openings. Although franchising has never appealed to me, I admit it can be a good way to get started in business, and certainly to start out with good advice. There is currently strong demand to be the first to bring a new franchise to a city.
Personal Computer
I know, it has nothing to do with business (on the face of it). But this computing, technology and Internet magazine will give you clues about where business is heading. And since these days a company that isn’t on the Internet might as well not exist, you’ll find tips on making your business pay off in cyberspace, plus all the technology news that never hurts to know if you want to be an up-to-date entrepreneur.
See also: Profitable businesses: when the classic meets the modern at a good price
Actualidad Económica
This one isn’t specifically for entrepreneurs either, but I like its political impartiality: it focuses solely on companies, the future of business, jobs and the economy. And, more importantly, it carries news that can help you decide whether to invest in a particular stock, if you manage to read between the lines. Thanks to a story in this magazine, I was able to work out that one company’s share price would fall and another’s would rise.
You can find any of these four magazines at most newsagents, kiosks and large stores.
Further reading
- 12 motivational quotes for business
- The only secrets to getting rich
- How to find business ideas
- The most profitable businesses for 2011–2012
- The 10 jobs of the future
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