- Energy & Sustainability
- Economy & Labor
Banking
Navigating through finance as a freelancer
Freelancing is a double-edged sword: it comes without the security and benefits of a full-time job but allows for greater flexibility to pursue a wider range of opportunities and lifestyle
The ABCs of funding rounds
Someone might have a great idea for a startup, but it’s not going to go anywhere without money. Initially, investors will start a business with their own savings or borrow
Experts’ tips for evaluating startups
Covering startups can be exciting and frustrating all at the same time. The newest billion-dollar startup can become the hottest topic in the business and tech media overnight, and its
Politics & Government
The stakeholders of daylight saving time
On Nov. 1, households across the country will participate in two national rituals: taking down Halloween decorations, and, more urgently, setting their clocks back by an hour. The biannual switch
Avoid getting played by ‘polls’
Who confuses the coronavirus family and Corona beer? Earlier this year, it would seem like many people, if you believed a poll that had come out. “Survey finds 38% of
Localizing the fight over gig economy legislation
Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect in California on January 1 amid much controversy. The bill was designed to combat worker misclassification and provide greater labor protections to gig
Local & Small Business
Keeping the focus on Black-owned businesses year-round
Black History Month might be over, but Black entrepreneurs are worthy of recognition year-round. Here are some tips on how journalists can continue to support Black-owned businesses through their day-to-day
Localizing a St. Patrick’s Day in transition
The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducts an annual survey in advance of St. Patrick’s Day asking Americans how they plan to celebrate the holiday, and compiles the data into a
Veterans Day angle: Entrepreneurship
As Veterans Day approaches, consider profiling local veterans or military spouses who’ve launched businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that there is about one veteran-owned firm for every ten veterans and that
Energy & Sustainability
Three charts to help you understand gas price issues
One of the biggest ongoing business stories right now is the steep rise in gas prices. Americans are feeling pain at the pump in unprecedented ways. Gas prices are up
The business of natural disasters
Natural disasters affect nearly 160 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. They include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and more. As well as damaging people’s lives
Covering the ‘zero waste’ eco-movement
If you’ve never heard the term “zero waste” go on Instagram and you’ll find more than three million posts that espouse a lifestyle of sending as little to the landfill
Interviewing tips
Sources for reporting on unions
Checking sources for ‘fake stories’
Double-check all the things people are sure they know
Investigative reporting
Resources for your next investigative reporting project
Investigative reporting on business
Barlett & Steele Bronze Award: How We Did It
Tools & Trainings
Why metrics matter: Helpful analytics every journalist should know
Google’s new suite of tools for journalists
