Who's helped you most in the industry in the begining?

A family member for the financial aspect

A friend of mine, (and my web designer) for understanding the business.

Hungryman for all the rest, tidbits and tricks of the trade.

Claire for (im)moral support

And then, the intangibles, things you learn from the wind: Cathedra, Sweetums, VidVicious, SexyScribe (in chronological order)

But there are also the boards.

PJ, FemaleWebmasters and X Nations (in chronological order too)

And also, experience in a previous life as a photographer for another (stillborn) outfit .