There’s a bewildering amount of data you face in reporting on business. But even that is dwarfed by the mountains of claims and hyperbole you
Much of business reporting can become habitual. You become familiar with a typical corporate structure, look for the entity’s financials, compare the company to its
Maybe you’re freelance. Perhaps you’re at a publication where the idea of a splurge is finding $10 on the street and buying a box of
One of the scariest communications a journalist can get is the notification of a lawsuit for libel. Not too long ago, a colleague was sued for statements backed up
Whether you’re on staff or freelancing, generating ideas is part of your business coverage. The more productive your brainstorming, the more stories you have to
Information is the key to great reporting. You want data, insights and sources that inform your work and are also different from what readers see
Finding sources can be a pain for any reporter. For business journalists, it’s a particular challenge. You need to locate companies that have specific problems and experiences—construction firms coping
Numbers add information that is vital in helping readers understand the story you’re telling. If you’re new to business journalism, here are five easy tips that
Productivity is important in any line of work. And for reporters with seemingly endless deadlines, efficiency is a must. Here are four areas where apps and online
It can take a reporter years to develop a go-to library of tools and resources that help filter useful databases, specialized websites and stockpiles of public records. Fortunately, a number
Last year, I joined two long-time business journalist colleagues of mine—Randy B. Hecht and Robert McGarvey—on a webcast hosted by the American Society of Business
Finding a new source of information is always good for business journalists. There are plenty of obvious ones, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Hoovers and Google Finance. To advance
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