You are right Nick about these forums being helpful to new start ups. Those of us who started long ago (nearly 30 years ago in my case) had no computers never mind internet and forums, and spent many of the early years going through a sequence of 'Trial and Error'. We didnt dare share any experiences with other CCs, in case they gained some advantage, we didnt even speak much to each other, in fact we prfered to ignore each other.
Although today things are different, I dont hink you will find much help from a CC local to you, but I am sure you will find someone willing to help who operates in another location. However make sure he has several years experience and sveral training courses behind him.
Dave.