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Online forum offering advice to entrepreneurs worldwide.

Offers tips and lessons on starting a business without venture capital.

Puts business partners seeking opportunities to start a small business, in contact with other entrepreneurs who may have ideas or funding to invest.

News, information and how-to guides for small business.

A community for entrepreneurs who share their first-hand knowledge of how to succeed in small business. Provides step by step advice to starting a business.

Provides business and IP (intellectual property) information for innovators and entrepreneurs.

An online community and blog for startup entrepreneurs.

Resources from the United States Small Business Administration cover planning, finance, marketing, employment, taxes, and legal issues.

Provides original articles, written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, and other materials related to starting and running high-impact companies.

A collection of information for UK startups such as legal, marketing, and exit planning advice.

Professional blog for Eric Ries and the Lean Startup movement.

A collection of links, articles, books, and individuals helpful in starting a business.

Practical advice and information for anyone starting a business project. Tips in accounting, strategy, software, cost management, and other business topics.

Focus: opportunity identification and successful launch strategies and tactics.

A one-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada. It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, and writing a business plan.