Trade magazines are an inexpensive way to learn about your industry. It is one of best methods for finding up to date information about your industry. Reading through them, you will find companies with which you want to correspond. Keep an eye out for companies that might offer the products you are looking for.
Most trade magazines now offer online versions of their magazines. Through their websites, trade publications make a wide array of industry specific content available to you. What you find could be a gold mine of information. Many offer online forums where you can exchange ideas with others in the industry. You can submit questions on topics, and get answers from others who went through similar experiences. You may find vendors, competitors, suppliers, and even make friends.
In addition, they provide a search able database of archived articles. Libraries usually have a nice cross section of trade publications. Visit your local library browse through what they have to offer and subscribe to the best ones. Some publications offer free introductory issues. Tip: If there is not enough information to help you decide the quality of the publication, contact the...