Covering Small Business Is Really Different from Large Companies
Once you’ve been writing about large companies—the mainstay of so many publications—you may think that all business journalism is the
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A Big Story Awaits You in the IRS Form 990
IRS Form 990 can be a great place to find stories, provided you know what to look for. Yael Grauer
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Develop a Specialty Outside of Journalism
For years, on the occasional request for advice from someone who wanted to get into reporting, I suggested to major
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4 Technology Terms Journalists Need to Know
In our ever-advancing technological world, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of terminology. Understanding these words and phrases
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Help Your Readers Protect Themselves from “E-Skimming”—the Latest Consumer Cybercrime
What do the recent arrests of three hackers in Indonesia have to do with U.S. consumers? Plenty. The three thieves
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Tips on How to Approach Financial Journalism
I’ve mentioned before the advantages for reporting of having knowledge of a functional silo within business. (The deeper, the better,
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Help Your Low- and Moderate-Income Readers with These Valuable Tax Tips for 2020
The first rule of saving money, financial experts will agree, is not to leave it on the table. But substantial
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How to Track Down (Almost) Anyone’s Email
Whether you’re pitching a freelance story to a new-to-you editor or contacting sources to schedule interviews, you lean heavily on email.
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There’s Still Time for Your Readers to Save on 2019 Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted into law in December 2017 introduced the most far-reaching changes in the
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Nothing Like a Global Health Crisis to Focus Attention on Investing Basics
As reported on businessjournalism in mid-February, the coronavirus outbreak in China has begun to affect retail markets in the United
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Covering the Growing Popularity of CBD Products
The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the Farm Bill) legalized the cultivation of hemp and the sale of hemp
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How to Include Seniors in Trending Stories
By 2030, people 65 years and older will make up 12% of the world population, according to the U.S. Census
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How Much Does the Apple Card Protect User’s Privacy?
In August, Apple rolled out its first credit card marketed as protecting user privacy. The company stated that it will
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Ways to Approach SNAP Locally
Income inequality and food insecurity have been a long-standing issue not only for the campaign trail, but for many Americans.
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Localizing the Economic Impact of Coronavirus
The recent coronavirus outbreak has obviously impacted Chinese businesses, as factories remain closed and offices encourage employees to work from home. Experts
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Funding for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
Minority founders are still less likely to receive venture funding, reports RateMyInvestor. Photo of $100 bills fanned out by Alexander
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Beyond the Nine-to-Five: A Few Labor Stories to Try
Whether it’s tying up your whole identity in work or striving for a greater work-life balance, jobs are always going
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Create Your Digital Go Kit
Most of us live and work in a mobile world and in business reporting, there’s often a good chance that
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Brands Offering Banking Products
Several large brands have announced new consumer checking accounts or credit card offerings with banking partners. For instance, Google plans
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The Trove of U.S. Census Bureau Stories
The U.S. Census Bureau is one of the valuable tools a journalist can use. It can be a supplemental element
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Take a New (Skeptical) Look at Unicorns
Unicorns—startups with at least a $1 billion valuation—used to be as rare in business as they were in fairy tales.
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