If you're looking for sensible, accurate, and helpful research to learn about pitfalls and strategies for growing your business, there are a remarkable number of resources online.

We should know, we've written some ourselves, for IBM's DeveloperWorks Web site. Our online tutorials are on:

• Writing a business plan
• Pitching your business to an investor
• Building a Board of Directors

Additionally, whether you're just starting to think about writing your business plan or you've already put hours into group meetings, analysis and writing, we hope you'll also find our business plan tour and analysis thought-provoking and helpful.

Another important facet of growing your startup is to spend time covering your legal requirements with a variety of contracts and agreements. Please explore our legal foundations for startups tutorial too.

We'll have more material online over time, but if you're looking for specific information, why not drop us a note and let us know what you need?