Best of the Best Business Websites

Forbes and CNN Money are two of the most well known business authorities on the Internet. Many less known sites offer information that is tailored for niche audiences in the business arena. MSN money is becoming a leading contender for the number one spot among Internet business finance portals. Money, making it, saving it, spending it, and investing it drives the Internet.

There's something new every day. The world of business is evolving. Lean businesses must adapt to survive. Innovation and business intelligence separate the winners from the also-rans. Sites like Hoover's and Brint offer you the best of business intelligence. Their information lets you find out what your competitors are up to before it happens. CCH and Bankrate keep their fingers on the pulse of accounting, taxation, and banking industries. Turn to the McKinsey Quarterly, Harvard Business School, and Inc magazine for expert insight on management and current business trends.

Advertising and marketing concepts have changed a lot since the Internet became popular. Reliable marketing data is a click away at ClickZ Network. The Virtual Marketing Library, Forbes, and Fortune are also excellent background sources. Ecommerce moves very quickly. To stay abreast of the top software, services and websites, check in frequently at Fast Company, the magazine's website. Quantcast is the best provider of updated statistics on your competition's Internet ranking. They post the top 100 websites daily, and they collaborate with Alexa, to provide a free snapshot of the site's data.

If international trade is in your future, you'll want to start with the federal governments export portal. You can get free market leads and market research reports. They will provide in country contacts and hold your hand through every step, for a fee. The Michigan State Global Edge international business resources offer even more free data and almost as many resources as the federal government. Visit the FITA international trade portal too for market backgrounds and international business tips.