I have looked many times for a forum where business owners can exchange information etc. I have found that even magazines with an online presence don’t have a good one. If you really need advice and assistance, look offline. The best resources you can get will be in your local community. You should have some kind of small buiness centre sponsored by the government. There is also your local Chamber of Commerce. I found there was so little help out there, I now promote my own business services online.

I have been in business for many years and I specifically help new businesses put together their business plan, get their marketing and sales programs organized, and even design and print their marketing materials and ad materials. I am also about 30% less than the cost of most other services like mine. We sell our services on ebay and in our local community. Check out my website at www.dubois-sbms.com, if you want some more information. (Sorry for the self-promotion but I know how frustrating it can be to find help online for business advice from real people, so I now sell my regular services online to help fill that gap)

Good luck with your new venture.