1. SMB Nation and Harry Brelsford
http://www.smbnation.com
This is the "mother ship" when it comes to SMB Consulting. Attend a conference. Read the blog. Tune in and stay tuned in.
2. "Managed Services for SMB IT" Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMBManagedServices
This excellent discussion group was started by Amy Luby of MSP Services Network. The site exploded as Managed Services became a very hot topic. Great feedback on products and procedures.
3. Microsoft Exchange Team Blog
http://msexchangeteam.com
This blog is straight from the factory. Filled with tips, tricks, and the occasional product previews.
4. "Microsoft Small Business Community" Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mssmallbiz
The official Yahoo! Group for the MS SBSC. If you are a Small Business Specialist, or are considering it, then you need to check out this site. It's a great place to start, as well as to get some questions answered.
5. SBSGroups.com - The Worldwide site for all SBS Groups
http://www.sbsgroups.com
If you're lucky enough to support Microsoft's Small Business Server, then you're lucky enough to have a whole world full of SBS support groups to back you up. This is also a great place to find various web sites run by the various groups. If you're not a member of an SBS group, make contact today!
6. "Small Business IT Consultants" Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smallbizIT
This group covers all business topics for SMB consultants, including marketing, sales, and growing your business. No technical discussions here, but really good back and forth information on building a successful SMB consulting practice.
7. MSP University
http://www.mspu.us/
Home of Erick Simpson and the "Best . . . Book Ever" series. Find an amazing amount of spectacular resources -- much of it free!
8. The official Microsoft SBS Blog
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
Factory fresh and official home of SBS knowledge in the U.S.
9. E-Bitz - SBS MVP the Official Blog of the SBS 'Diva'
http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley
Absolutely the number one must-have blog for your news aggregator. Every single person who supports Small Business Server at any level must check this blog regularly.
10. All Things Vlad
http://www.vladville.com and http://www.ownwebnow.com
A somewhat different perspective on all things SMB.
11. The SMB Conference Call
http://www.greatlittlebook.com
Click on SMB Conference Call. Twice a month we get together to talk to great people who will help you build and manage your business more successfully.
