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I've started an independent equity research advisory business. Since the research is to be delivered from online mode, the clients can be located anywhere.

I already have the website. I am a researcher and don't have skills to scale up and market the business. Also, there are numerous regulations involved about which I am not aware; therefore the need for a good mentor.

For more information, I am located in Canada and offering equity research for Indian stocks.

How can I get connected with a mentor? I am ok if the mentor is located in Canada or I connect with him/her online in some other country. I contacted some government associations; however it wasn't of much help. The support by BDC, Enterprise Toronto and some other government programs is limited to making business plan and offering loans. Something that I am not looking for.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.

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It will be helpful if you add your website URL so that others can understand more about your business and also your contact info(email). – user2202 Jun 12 '10 at 21:05
What is equity research? – TimJ♦ Sep 20 '10 at 0:38
Could you post or link a sample equity research report? – A. Garcia May 11 '11 at 18:00

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I know that David Vasallo of Market Informer in Australia has been through a similar journey to the one you are on. He expanded his advisory business and has since contracted it again. I only know him as a client, so couldn't give you an introduction but I have talked to him personally and found he was willing to answer questions I had about trading.

You might want to look at the site and contact him with specific questions. Lots of people are willing to help if they are asked.

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Take a look here Its a starup network 1M/1M its about helping eachother making 1 million usd revenue. Take a look, I joint.

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This is a little self promoting since I participated in 2010, but you should look into MassChallenge 2011. They're launching a new site in the next few weeks which will explain the competition more.

If you're accepted as a finalist, you recruit 1-3 mentors (in the Boston area and beyond) to help you during a 3-month accelerator phase. We worked with some amazing mentors for our startup. You also get access to free space in Boston. In 2010 there was $1M in prize/grant funding awarded to 16 startups. Anyone from anywhere in the world can enter.

If you have any questions about it feel free to contact me.

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