Fortune magazine and partners Fortune Small business magazine and Money magazine exist to help professionals make informed decisions about their business, employees and various types of investments. The Time, Inc. publication started in 1930 and continues to excel with its bi-weekly magazine, website and special list issues.

Business executives read Fortune to find out the latest news in technology, management, investing and business standings nationally and globally. Subscribe to Fortune magazine to gain insight from top business professionals and journalists both in news articles as well as commentaries.

Consult Fortune magazine articles and online content to:

1. Learn how to manage your business and investments wisely in today's ever changing economy and markets.

2. Keep up with latest special issues and lists including Fortune 500 magazine and 100 Best Companies issues.

3. Take advantage of the information in both the printed publication and the extra content online with the Fortune magazine official site.

Action Steps
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Look for Fortune magazines at your local newsstand

Purchase a copy of the magazine to see how the articles can help your specific situation. Read the printed publication as well as Fortune magazine online to better understand the current economic climate and gain tips that will help you in your business.

I recommend: Read Fortune magazine, Fortune Small Business magazine and Money magazine, all Fortune/Money Group publications, for tips on starting your own business, working for a large company or successfully managing your investments.

Consider a Fortune magazine subscription

Have the magazine delivered straight to your office or home every other week so you never miss an issue. Purchase a Fortune magazine subscription from the official website or discounted through another source.

I recommend: Go online to order a Fortune subscription. Fortune, magazines.com and amazon.com often offer discounted rates cheaper than if you bought every issue on the newsstand.

Read Fortune magazine online for highlights and extra content

Fortune, partnered with CNNMoney, allows you to view the current issue online. Read daily news briefings, blogs, commentaries, articles and investment tips from your personal computer.

I recommend: View the Fortune magazine official site to see topics relating to creating your own fortune. Such topics include Daily Briefing, Technology, Management and Investing.

Consult the Fortune magazine website for company standings lists

The Fortune 500 magazine is easily one of the most popular special issues among business professionals. The company creates annual lists, like the 500, of the most profitable businesses, the best companies to work for, the fastest growing companies and the most admired companies of the year.

I recommend: See if your business is a part of the Fortune lists. View the "100 Best Companies to Work For" and "Fortune 500" lists, updated annually. Browse Fortune's diverse columnists speaking about Wall Street, legal news and business trends.

Go beyond Fortune magazine with diverse technology services

Take Fortune magazine with you wherever you go with online services such as downloadable podcasts and mobile services. Sit down with the magazine, listen to stories with your headphones or add content to your website.

I recommend: Download podcasts from the Fortune magazine website. Create widgets for your blog or desktop, subscribe to RSS feeds or go mobile with Fortune and CNNMoney on your PDA or Smartphone.

Advertise with Fortune and browse Fortune magazine archives for issues you missed

Consider advertising with the publication to reach out to other business professionals and magazine readers. Use authorized reprinted content and order back issues to give your co-workers access to specific topics that may help them perform their job more efficiently.

I recommend: Subscribe to Fortune's online newsletters in categories such as News, Markets, Careers, Small Business, Personal Finance and Technology. Order a Fortune magazine back issue or article reprint to keep up with the issues you may have missed and browse ad rates to begin advertising regionally, nationally or internationally.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Use a variety of resources when making decisions about your business. While Fortune magazine information may be helpful it should not be your only guide.