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Entrepreneurship Periodicals and Magazines

IBISWorld
US Industry Research reports covering 700 Industries, organized by NAICS codes

TechCrunch Startups
Reports technology news, analysis of emerging trends in tech, and profiling of new tech businesses and products.
International Franchise Association
Includes news, research and a tool for discovering franchise opportunities.
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Publishers of the Small Business Optimism Index.
Small Business Administration
Source for tools, tips and advice about all things pertaining to starting a small business.
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Advancing the art of entrepreneurship education.

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
ISBN: 9780307887894
Publication Date: 2011-09-13
How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses.
The Startup Owner's Manual by Steve Blank; Bob Dorf
ISBN: 9780984999309
Publication Date: 2012-03-01
The step-by-step guide for building a great company.
Disciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill Aulet
ISBN: 9781118692288
Publication Date: 2013-08-12
24 steps to a successful startup.
The Lean Product Playbook by Dan Olsen
ISBN: 9781118960875
Publication Date: 2015-06-02
The Lean Product Playbook is a practical guide to building products that customers love.

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Starting a Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration's guide for getting started.