Forbes was established in 1917 and written for C-level corporate executives, top managers, institutional and individual investors and affluent business professionals. Its mission is to give its readers a competitive edge by providing them with predictive and preemptive analysis of the corporate world and financial markets. Presents articles on industries, business trends, management issues, marketing, technology, investments and the people who hold power in American business.

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. Devoted largely to reporting and analyzing national and international affairs, politics, education, business, health, science, technology and social trends. Timely, informative and compelling features focus on money medicine, culture, home, investing, education, travel and other valuable topics to help readers live and work smarter.

Established in 1977 and published for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs worldwide to start and grow successful companies. Written for busy entrepreneurs who want practical, not theoretical, information. Offers real-life solutions and gives readers concise, hands-on advice so they can get in, get out and back to business. Expert columnists cover the latest developments in technology, money, management and marketing, highlighting products, services and strategies to help readers run better businesses. Readers learn from other entrepreneurs who have successfully solved their growth challenges. Analyzes current issues, news and trends from the unique perspective of the entrepreneur. Sections include Forward, Tech, Money, Sell and Lead. Entrepreneur DOES accept by-lined articles/submissions for both their website and print edition. Follow the link below for additional information and guidelines. http://www.entrepreneur.com/contact Editorial (by department): Growth/Strategy: growthsec@entrepreneur.com Startups: startups@entrepreneur.com Finance: financesec@entrepreneur.com Marketing: marketingsec@entrepreneur.com Tech: techsec@entrepreneur.com Social Media: socialmediasec@entrepreneur.com Entrepreneurs: entrepreneurssec@entrepreneur.com Magazine: entmag@entrepreneur.com Video: video@entrepreneur.com Franchise/Retail: franchise@entrepreneur.com

Created in 1995 and written for the entrepreneurial and business person. Provides insight into the latest innovations and new work practices, as well as the people, teams, products and ideas that define the emerging world of business. Includes profiles of business success stories in all walks of life, updates on the Internet and technology necessary for the future of business. Fast Company does accept bylined articles/submissions. Typically, contributed articles are 1,000 words or less. They do not pay for contributed/thought leadership/op-ed style pieces. Fast Company prefers submissions from contributors who are leaders in and knowledgeable about the types of industries and topics the publication regularly covers. Please send either completed articles or ideas for articles you want to write for FastCompany.com to the main email or the appropriate editor for the section of interest. Contributed articles run online; the print magazine is almost exclusively written by staff or by professional journalists who contribute regularly to the magazine.

Published by Mansueto Ventures for those responsible for building, growing and nurturing companies, specifically top management in small to midsize companies. Topics include emerging business, sales and marketing, personnel management and technology. Each month, in-depth case studies, company profiles and analysis of business trends and management strategies appear along with interviews of successful entrepreneurs. The magazine publishes an annual list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, the Inc. 500, which was first introduced in 1982. Founded in 1979 by Bernie Goldhirsh, an MIT-trained engineer who worked at Polaroid and on ballistic missiles before becoming an entrepreneur and founding Sail magazine, which he sold for $10 million, using the profits to found Inc. Inc. delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. It provides hands-on resources and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology. Inc. looks beyond work to address the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Pitch up to three months in advance. They normally look at how a business is doing [strategically] and not what products it makes or services it provides. Inc. DOES NOT ACCEPT by-lined articles/submissions. In addition, a variety of regular columns and departments offer executives practical advice for guiding a company through the various stages of development: - The Priority section provides case studies, small business news and trends and profiles of successful businesses, both large and small. - Hands On covers marketing strategies, human resources, management techniques, technology and corporate culture. - The Inc. Life primarily focuses on lifestyle topics, such as business travel, workplace environments, gift ideas and up-and-coming business communities. Publishes three monthly columns: Street Smarts, Grist and What's Next. Street Smarts and Grist provide firsthand advice on managing a business, while What's Next focuses on technology companies, trends and innovations. - Additional technology coverage appears in the Features section and in the magazine's annual Tech Buying Guide, which highlights new and innovative technology products. Products reviewed include laptop computers, handhelds, home office communication products, cell phones, Wi-Fi products, networks, digital cameras and videoconferencing equipment. Additional section includes Sourcebook which highlights new technology products.