I've been seeing a lot of requests from those who are less experienced openly asking for advice, mentoring, etc. from other ladies who might be willing to help them learn the ropes.

I understand where you're coming from very much- however...
you need to know that when you announce in public forums such as this one that you are inexperienced and need someone to show you how to run your business, you're setting yourself up to become targets for all of the sleezeballs who climb out from under their rocks at the first scent of fresh meat that they can chew up and spit out.
Not just men either.
There are lots of people from both genders who are opportunistic and once they feel that you trust them will manipulate you for their own benefit. You must be smart about who you trust.

There are LOTS of ladies who are trustworthy around here though and who will, within reason, do whatever they can to help you out.

It is up to you though, to do some homework and read a bunch of the posts other women write here on Pink Book as well as Redbook. Read their reviews too. Then, when you find one or two women who are reputable and you feel that you can relate to, send her a short, private inbox introducing yourself and ask her if she'd be willing to give you a few tips on how you should run your business. I think that more often than not- as long as she has a little time available when you approach her, she would have no problem helping you out and advising you when necessary.
This is a much safer way for 'newbie' girls to learn the ropes than by announcing to everyone that you aren't sure what to do and need their help.

Just a suggestion which I hope the newer ladies will consider.
Be careful and stay safe.

xoxox
MB

Thee Lovely Lady Madison