List of the best online forums for Australian small businesses.
The top 5 online forums and info sites for Australian small businesses are:
1. ANZ's Small Business Hub: http://www.thesbhub.com.au/
A brand new site by leading financial institution ANZ specifically for small businesses.
2. MYOB's MY BRC (My Business Resource Centre): https://mybrc.com.au
MYOB have gathered their resources to help you start and manage your small business. This site is well laid out to address the different stages and facets of your small business.
3. Flying Solo: http://www.flyingsolo.com.au/forums/
An Australian site dedicated to small businesses. Similar to Smart Company but more interactive.
4. Optus' Biz Think Tank: http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/
Edited by leading Australian journalist Peter Switzer, this site have plenty of high value insights for small businesses.
5. Smart Company: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/
Not really a forum, but a very active site full of great information for small businesses. There are plenty of detailed resources for people at all stages of business.
This list is pretty average. 2 and 4 shouldn't even be on the list.
over a year ago by James Edwards
Can't beat www.AussieTycoon.com - been around for 5 years and still going strong. Focus on entrepreneurial business and technology. However, something for everyone serious about their Aussie business.
over a year ago by Taylor Spense
James, would you enlighten us with an above-average list?
over a year ago by Leisa
Don't know if James will ever answer you but I can:
over a year ago by Ken L
1. ANZ site is limited in scope
2. MYOB is just a blog article site that has limited scope and is hard to navigate.
3. Flying Solo is gpood but its market is mainly stay at home Mums and hobbyists.
4. Optus biz think tank is a waste land of nothingness
5. Smart conmpany is a news site and a handy resource. It doesn't even have a blog worthy of mention.
So there you have it. Aussie Tycoon is pretty good for entrepreneurs. Unless you are a stay at home mum, then go with flying solo..
I agree not much of a list. Flying Solo is by far the most active and last time I looked not overrun with mums.
over a year ago by John Holmes
Yep - I go with Aussietycoon.com also. Helpful community if you are into online business. More entrepreneurial in style.
over a year ago by Tate
LOL - Agree this list is a bit of a joke but things change online and 12 months is a long time. As of October 2012:
over a year ago by Kerry B
Forums - www.aussietycoon.com and www.flyingsolo.com.au - they are the last two real Aussie forum sites so get in and support them folks! It would be a shame to lose them.
Info site - www.smartcompany.com.au is still the leader in the game.
Thanks a lot for sharing this very nice and useful list regarding small businesses in Australia.I really appreciate this list and would like to give them 5 star rating to it!!!
over a year ago by James
Hey thanks for this blog post! But I also use savvysme.com.au which I believe is better than others, because there's a q&a function where I ask questions and industry experts answer!
over a year ago by Lily