Next to the Internet, small business opportunity magazines are probably the best source of pertinent industry information for entrepreneurs, both new and seasoned. These magazines contain the A to Z of the small business arena, from new opportunities and success stories, to pertinent news affecting the market, and so on. How do you get your hands on them? Here's a quick guide.

Try out before you subscribe. Do not immediately subscribe to a particular small business magazine just because you think you can save money doing so. Instead, buy two to three you think may work and compare them with each other. Decide which ones you have to read monthly (or weekly), and which ones you can live without. Then you can subscribe. This way, you do not regret your decision. Remember that magazine subscriptions are binding. You cannot have your money back if you suddenly decide that you do not like the magazine halfway through the year.

Save on costs by subscribing through the Internet. If you think you are already saving a lot of money with your $5-a-pop regular magazine subscription, you are wrong. Try subscribing through the Internet and you may save even more. Many magazines have a "subscribe within a certain time frame" promo over the Internet that lets you enjoy magazines for as little as half the price. Some magazines even offer a 75 percent discount when you apply for an advanced subscription online! In some cases, that means paying as little as $1 for every issue.

Try online business opportunity magazines. Not only are they cheaper, they are also interactive and more concise. Online magazines are perfect for small business owners who need information fast because they do not have time to sit down and read a magazine from cover to cover. Helpful search boxes and links to related articles help you find what you need immediately.