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Africa Outlook Magazine
Africa Outlook Magazine, Issues 2013 – Present
Norwich, UK: Africa Outlook
Click “Issues” at the top of the page to see previous issues. “Africa Outlook is a digital and print product aimed at boardroom and hands-on decision-makers across a wide range of industries on the continent. We look to promote the latest in engaging news, industry trends and success stories from the length and breadth of Africa.” – Website.
Asia Business Magazines Collection
Charleton Media Group Website
Issues 2010 – Present
Singapore, Hong Kong, The Philippines: Charleton Media Group
This link has the following magazines published by the Charleton Media Group covering various business sectors in Asia: Insurance Asia, Healthcare Asia, Banking & Finance Asia, Asian Power, Singapore Business Review, and Hong Kong Business. ISSUU digital magazines.
Collection of Historic Railroad Periodicals
2,300 Items; ca. 1880-1980
This free online collection at HathiTrust contains numerous issues from a variety of railroad periodicals as well as government reports, books, and other publications.
Construction Global Magazine
2014-2021
UK: BizClick Media Group
“Construction Global Magazine is the ‘Digital Community’ for the Construction Technology (ConTech) industry. Construction Global Magazine covers construction projects, digital construction, smart energy, facilities management and construction technology – connecting the world’s largest community of Construction executives. Construction Global Magazine focuses on construction news, key construction interviews, construction videos, the ‘Construction Podcast’ series along with an ever-expanding range of focused construction white papers and webinars. ” – Website.
Digital Innovation Magazine
Digital Innovation Website
Issues 2018 – Present
Norwich, Norfolk, UK: Digital Innovation
“Our flagship European technology magazine offers a heady mix of bespoke interviews with business leaders, intriguing features on the hottest tech topics of the moment, as well as the latest news and industry events you cannot afford to miss. ” – Website. ISSUU digital magazines.
Dollars & Sense: Real World Economics
Dollars & Sense Magazine Website
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Economic Affairs Bureau Inc.
Part of the articles from current and past issues to 1996 are freely available at this site. Click “Archive” in the left column. “Dollars & Sense is a non-profit, non-hierarchical, collectively-run organization that publishes economic news and analysis, with the mission of explaining essential economic concepts by placing them in their real-world context. D&S publications question the assumptions of traditional academic theories and empower people to think about alternatives to the prevailing system.” – Publisher. Dollars & Sense Magazine.
The Economist
Magazine Website
2015
1843-1961 (Black & White)
UK – The Economist Group
Founded in England in 1843. A weekly news magazine that “takes an editorial stance of classical and economic liberalism that supports free trade, globalisation, free immigration and cultural liberalism.” – Wikipedia.
Entrepreneur Magazine Free Online
Entrepreneur Magazine Website
2015-2016
Irvine, CA: Entrepreneur Media
At the bottom of the front page are links to seven regional editions and a Spanish language edition. “Entrepreneur magazine is for businesses owners, offering inspiration and information on marketing, management, technology, the latest trends and strategies.” – Publisher.
Fast Company
Fast Company Magazine Website
2015-2016
Mansueto Ventures LLC
“Written for, by, and about the most progressive business leaders, Fast Company is an award-winning magazine that inspires its readers to create the future of business. With a unique editorial focus on innovation, technology, sustainability and design Fast Company inspires creative minds in business to think beyond traditional boundaries.” – Publisher. Fast Company magazine back issues.
Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine Website
2015
1917-1961 at Internet Archive (Black & White)
U.S., Forbes
Forbes magazine focuses on top management and those aspiring to positions of corporate leadership in business. This insider publication features information on successful companies and individuals, industries, marketing, law, taxes, technology, computers, communications, investments, management performance.”
Fortune
2015-2016
NY: Fortune Media Group
An American business magazine, based in NYC. The magazine competes with Forbes and Bloomberg Businessweek in the national business magazine category and distinguishes itself with long, in-depth feature articles.
Global Banking & Finance Review
Global Banking & Finance Review Website
Issues 2015 – Present
London, UK: GBAF
“Global Banking & Finance Review is a leading online and print financial publication. Featuring original articles on finance, investing, and business we strive to provide you with the personal and professional information you need to succeed.” – Website. ISSUU digital magazine.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Kiplinger Magazine Website
2015
Washington, D.C.: Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc
“provides affluent readers with the information they need to make smart decisions about their money. Each issue includes intelligent reporting on investments, taxes, insurance, paying for college, planning for retirement, home ownership, major purchases such as cars and computers and other personal finance topics.” – Publisher.
Manufacturing Global Magazine
Manufacturing Global Magazine Issues 2013 – Present
UK: BizClick Media Group
“Manufacturing Global Magazine is the ‘Digital Community’ for the global Manufacturing industry. Manufacturing Global Magazine covers smart manufacturing, digital factories, factory of the future, lean manufacturing, ERP, manufacturing technology, AI & Automation – connecting the world’s largest community of manufacturing and operational executives. Manufacturing Global Magazine focuses on manufacturing news, key manufacturing interviews, manufacturing videos, the ‘Factory of the Future Podcast’ series along with an ever-expanding range of focused manufacturing white papers and webinars.” – Website.
Nation’s Business
1914-1999
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Nation’s Business, founded in 1914, was the publication of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the leading national organization of American business. The print magazine folded in 1999, although the organization continues.
Outlook Money Magazine (India)
Outlook Money Magazine Website
New Delhi: Outlook Publishing (India)
You will find many years’ previous issues at the “Magazine’ menu pick at the top of the page. “Outlook Money magazine has been advising its readers on finance, investing, real estate, smart savings, insurance, healthcare, travel, besides buying and maintaining cars. Through our stories we attempt to give you specific, actionable tips that you can use to make your money grow.” – Publisher.
Produce Business Magazine
2007-2013
Florida: Phoenix Media Network
Magazine covering food retailing, including marketing, merchandising, management and procurement.
PM: Public Management Magazine
PM: Public Management Magazine Website
Issues 2018 – Present
1919-1961 at Internet Archive (Black & White)
Washington DC: International City/County Management Association
“Public Management (PM) Magazine aims to inspire innovation, inform decision making, connect leading-edge thinking to everyday challenges, and serve ICMA members and local governments in creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world. PM is a publication of the International City/County Management Association.” – Publisher. ISSUU digital magazines.
Strategy Magazine
2006-2017
Toronto: Brunico
“A Canadian business magazine about marketing, advertising and media. Launced in 1989.” -Wikipedia
Technology Magazine
Technology Magazine Website
Issues 2017 – Present
UK: BizClick Media Group
“Technology Magazine is the ‘Digital Community’ for the global technology industry. Technology Magazine covers the ‘7 Pillars of Digital Journey’ – Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Ecosystems, Strategic Alliances, Data & Data Analytics and AI – connecting the world’s largest community of enterprise IT and technology executives. Technology Magazine focuses on technology news, key technology interviews, technology videos, the ‘Technology Podcast’ series along with an ever-expanding range of focused technology white papers and webinars. ” – Website. The magazine was entitled “Gigabit” until early 2020. ISSUU digital magazines.
Wired Magazine
1994-2016
US: Conde Nast
“An American monthly that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics.” -Wikipedia
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More Business Magazines
Alaska Business
American City & County
APAC Outlook (Asia Pacific)
Baltic Business Quarterly
Business Chief
Business Eye (UK)
Business Reporter (UK)
Digital Bulletin (UK)
EME Outlook (Europe & Middle East)
Farming Monthly (UK)
Government Procurement
IOL Money (South Africa)
Mining
North America Outlook
People Matters (India)
Property 360 (South Africa)
PSBJ (Public Sector Build Journal) (UK)
Realty411
Internet Archive Collection of Business Magazines
Business Magazine Collection
Some of the titles here: Forbes, Fortune, Money, Bloomberg Markets, Fast Company, Kiplinger’s, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Today, Financial Times, Finweek, Entrepreneur.
Websites of More Business and Economy Magazines
Free online versions of these business and economy magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.
Barron’s
Black Enterprise
Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Markets
Business World (India)
CEO World Magazine
Challenge
Chemical Processing
Financial Review (Australia)
Financial Times
Food Business News
Food Manufacturing
Fortune
Government Executive
Inc. Magazine
Industry Week
Manufacturing Business Technology
NonProfit Pro
The NonProfit Times: for nonprofit management
North American Windpower
OECD Observer
Oil & Gas Journal
Power Engineering
Society for Nonprofits
Solar Industry
Strategy + Business
Successful Farming
WaterWorld
Windpower Monthly
World Oil
Library Research Guide (LibGuide) – Industry News and Trade Magazines
This excellent research guide from the librarians at Rutgers University Libraries has links to hundreds of online magazine websites in about 20 different categories, including many industries.