StartupNation

Overview

StartupNation, created by Jeff and Rich Sloan, contains resources and practical information for those starting or growing a business. StartupNation is also a business networking community for entrepreneurs who share their firsthand knowledge of how to succeed in small business. 
 
It aims to highlight innovation and good practice and is written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.  This gives it a ‘real-world’ outlook that doesn’t shy away from the day to day problems that business owners need to circumvent. The site is all about practice not theory.
 
Its unique feature is the ‘grass roots’ nature of the advice; capturing the knowledge and experience of successful entrepreneurs and using it to guide others towards success. 
 
Other Info

Networking: StartupNation acts as a small business and entrepreneur hub, with forums and groups on a range of very practical, hands-on topics. It also facilitates member to member networking. 
 
Costs: A free service with some features only accessible following (free) registration.