Abstract
This paper highlights and details some of the capital and operating expenses associated with a startup magazine. In particular, it states that the primary capital expenses can largely be reduced to operating expense by utilizing contract vendors to perform these functions rather than develop them in-house. The two primary and most costly functions that are typically outsourced are printing and distribution services.

From the Paper
"This document details some of the capital and operating expenses associated with a startup magazine: Investment and Money Management Magazine. The primary capital expenses can largely be reduced to operating expense by utilizing contract vendors to perform these functions rather than develop them in-house. The two primary and most costly functions that are typically outsourced are printing and distribution services. Magazine Startup Operations Capital & Operating Costs The Investment and Money Management Magazine enterprise is a publishing..."

Tags:magazine, startup, operations

Abstract
This paper explains that the primary capital expenses for the start-up magazine, 'Investment and Money Management' can largely be reduced to operating expenses by utilizing contract vendors to perform these functions rather than develop them in-house. The author points out that the printing and distribution business functions are the most cost-prohibitive to establish and are basically not in-line with a magazine publisher's primary line of business, which is advertising and content creation; however, some publications are beginning to outsource production as well. The paper stresses that performance targets for the outsource vendors are critical to the magazine's long-term success. The author includes quality and performance metrics, which should be used for the printing and distribution vendors. The paper lists the vendor contract terms and conditions for the distributor and printer.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Capital & Operating Costs
Printing
Distribution
Performance Targets for Outsourced Functions
Checklists
Number & Types of Vendors

From the Paper
"Distribution: no upfront capital expenses are accrued or required. Assuming the 65% capitalization already accrued is based on in-house distribution facilities then by outsourcing these operations this entire cost structure is eliminated and the only cost is the operating expense associated with each publication cycle. If $100k were allocated towards the first year's distribution operations then by outsourcing these operations at a rate of $18000 annually saves approximately $82% of costs."

Tags:vendors, printing, distribution, capitalization, terms

Abstract
This paper addresses a proposed online accountancy consulting firm and examines expenses that are broken into two broad divisions: startup and operational expenses or overhead. The decision is made to move forward with the business enterprise.

From the Paper
"This document examines the online accountancy industry in terms of a business startup. The proposed firm is an online accountancy consulting firm and the expenses examined are broken into two broad divisions: startup and operational expenses or overhead. The decision is made to move forward with the business enterprise. Financing Business Operations: Online Accounting Consultation Services Business Overview The online accounting and financial services industry is expected to grow..."

Tags:financing, business, operation

Abstract
The paper investigates the way information technology is being used in a startup internet company. The report also analyzes how technology will change life and relationships among people in cities and metropolitan areas.

Tags:startup, internet, company

Abstract
The paper discusses how the Canadian magazine industry has a complicated structure. The paper explains how there are several large companies who publish all types of magazines, including consumer and business-oriented publications, each offering more than 20 titles (Acheson et al., 34), while at the other end of the scale, many publishers issue one or two magazine titles. The paper notes that some publishers are relatively profitable, but others operate on a shoestring, and while most are incorporated, a number are operated by foundations, partnerships and sole proprietorships. The paper shows how needs, challenges and opportunities facing the industry correspondingly vary (Armstrong, 54). The paper discusses how business magazines face a more immediate challenge from the Internet than do consumer magazines, but may also benefit more from possible new lines of revenue such as face-to-face business through trade shows, training seminars and the like.

From the Paper
"The Canadian magazine industry has a complicated structure. Firstly, there are several large companies who publish all types of magazines, including consumer and business-oriented publications, each offering more than 20 titles (Acheson et al., 34). At the other end of the scale, many publishers issue one or two magazine titles. Some publishers are..."

Tags:canadian, magazine, industry

Abstract
The paper relates that in the history of media art, perhaps no single magazine cover has engendered more discussion than the July, 1972 issue of Ms. Magazine. The paper provides an analysis of the artwork presented on the cover of this famous Ms. Magazine issue. Specifically, analysis is presented concerning what the document reveals about the author's perspective. Consideration is given concerning what the document reveals about the historical context of the image as well as what the image reveals about women and women's activism of the time period. In addition, the current discussion postulates the purpose of the document and addresses the question as to whether this purpose was accomplished by the author. Lastly, the paper provides an analysis of the attitudes toward women in the time period and the reasons for these attitudes.

From the Paper
"the history of media art, perhaps no single magazine cover has engendered more discussion than the July, 1972 issue of Ms. Magazine. The current discussion, therefore, provides an analysis of the artwork presented on the cover of this famous Ms. Magazine issue. Specifically, analysis is presented concerning what the document reveals about the author's perspective. Consideration is given concerning what the document reveals about the historical context of the image as well as what the image reveals about women and women's activism of the time period. In addition, the current discussion postulates the purpose of the document..."

Tags:feminism, wonder woman, ms. magazine

Abstract
A three-page essay dealing with the creation of a magazine and the development of a business plan. The magazine to be developed is called DOVES, focusing on world peace, and the idea is to create an international readership with printing in various languages. The business plan lists six "stories" for the first edition and also includes some focus on potential advertisers.

From the Paper
"The idea of world peace is something ephemeral at best. It is the sort of subject that everyone tends to agree with, and yet there is now no single publication that presents perspectives by noted political scientists, statesmen and women and even ordinary people who have proposals that, until now, no one has paid much attention to. Therefore, voices for world peace need a vehicle in print. DOVES will be that publication. It will be printed in several languages, beginning with English, French, Russian and Japanese. (The idea of publishing in Chinese would currently meet too much...)"

Tags:world peace, magazine, editorial content

Abstract
The paper presents a visual analysis of images of Chinese people on the cover of Time magazine between 1923-2006. The paper provides an overview of the magazine, including its purpose and writing style and conducts a quantitative research study on the topic.

From the Paper
"Time is a weekly American news magazine that has competitors in the form of Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. All three of these weekly publications offer readers articles and analyses of national and international news events, stories regarding newsmakers and human interest features. Time also publishes a European edition from London covering in greater depth the European, Middle Eastern, African and Latin American markets."

Tags:Time Magazine, content analysis, China, advertising

Abstract
The paper analyzes the social norms of women's bodily image in advertisements, exclusivist Caucasian interpretations in its articles, and the problematic issue of an American consumer society in Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Tags:magazine, women, diet

Abstract
This paper examines Harper's Magazine's layout, advertisements and content to prove that those targeted are college-educated, upper-middle class, liberal and have a family.

From the Paper
"The saying "You can't judge a book by its cover" is only partially true as many publishing companies strive to prove in attempting to appeal to the targeted audiences of their different magazines through cover art, advertising and content. This paper will examine Harper's Magazine of April analyzing the layout of the magazine, advertisements and content to prove that those targeted are college-educated in the upper-middle class, are liberal and most likely have a family."

Tags:Harper's, Magazine