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Is there an open source solution for me to use if I would like to create a professional looking social network/forum where business can seek advice from other businesses?

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If its a forum your after, phpBB is quite good for an open source solution.

waqasahmed
+1 yes we have started to use that, quite nice
Anders K.
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Simple machines provides an open source forum platform, highly configurable with built-in social aspects. http://www.simplemachines.org

Nemok
I don't think simple machines is truly open source : http://www.simplemachines.org/about/opensource.php
waqasahmed
+1  A: 

There are a shed load, really depends on your needs.

http://elgg.org

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Paul