TV and Video Reporting for the Print Journalist
More business reporters are being asked to do web video or appear on TV. Don’t panic.
How to Get Inside the Government’s File Cabinet
Here’s everything you need to know about filing a FOIA request — and a few resources to help.
Bloomberg 102: Seven Terminal Functions for Digging Up a Story
Mastered the basics? Here are a few ways to use the Terminal to hunt for market trends or ideas.
What Business Reporters Can Get Out of an MBA
Louise Story, a reporter at The New York Times, on how her education helped inform her reporting.
Bloomberg 101: Navigating the Terminal
The Bloomberg Terminal is a trusted resource, but it can take some getting used to.
Covering Pensions: The Nest Egg on the Edge
Pension plans remain a vital source of income for many retirees. Here’s how to stay current with the industry.
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How to Cover Big Pharma
The industry is growing rapidly, but facing heavy scrutiny. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Cover Emerging Markets
As capital has flowed into Brazil, China, India and Russia at a record pace, the demand for stories about these markets has climbed.
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How to Write About Shocks to the Tourism Industry
Natural disasters can wreak havoc with regional economies in a variety of ways. Here’s how to report on the travel and leisure industries when catastrophe strikes.
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Three Things Journalists Get Wrong About Taxes
Here’s how to avoid some of the most common missteps when writing about taxes.
Keeping Tabs on the Fed
The Federal Reserve release countless documents each year explaining its policy stance and economic projections. Here are the most important ones and what journalists should glean from them.
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The Art of Covering the Deal: Writing About M&A
Here are seven critical questions a reporter should ask when covering a merger or acquisition.
How to Get Holiday Retail Right
There is no shortage of sales data. Finding the most appropriate and accurate numbers can be tough.
How to Steer Readers Through Black Friday
Retail reporters must sort through a sea of ads to find deals worth passing on to readers. Here are a few guidelines for assessing a bargain.
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How to Find Valuable Sources on the Construction Beat
Wal-Mart is moving in, and you’re covering it. Here’s where to turn.
Stories From EDGAR: Mining SEC Filings for a Scoop
Cracking a big corporate story does not always require a source on the inside.
Sizing Up the Economic Damage of a Natural Disaster
It may be years before the full cost of Hurricane Sandy is known, but business journalists have a few resources at their disposal for handicapping the damage.
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How to Cover the Breaking Number
Reporters can take several steps to shave time off writing to make breaking news more manageable.
Freelancing Abroad: 5 Tips for Business Journalists
Some rookies are starting their careers overseas. Here’s how one reporter did it and landed clips in major US dailies.
How to Write a Small-Business Profile
Here are a few tips on picking the right company and writing a compelling piece.
How to Follow the Money
Here are a few tips for tracking corporate influence like that at the federal, state and local level.
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How to Cover the Jobs Report
A step-by-step guide to reporting one of the most important stories of any month of the year.
7 Things Business Journalism Freelancers Need to Know
Freelancer Richard Morgan shares a few tips for business journalists starting out on their own.
