As many of you know, I think Twitter is a fantastic social media tool to grow a small business brand. There are many fabulous people who I’ve met online and these ladies are a special group of women who handle business in a way that I respect and admire. I thought that I would share them with you so that you would know who I follow on Twitter. If you follow me @smallbizlady you will often see me “retweet” information from these ladies:
@Smallbiztrends Anita Campbell, Editor Smallbiztrends http://www.smallbiztrends.com
@DawnRiversBaker Dawn Rivers Baker, Editor The Microbusiness News Journal http://blog.microenterprisejournal.com/
@thebossnetwork Cameka D. Smith Founder of http://www.thebossnetwork.org/ Great site for women of color and all women in business
@Holly_hanna Holly R. Hanna Founder of http://www.Workathomewoman.com , a solid resource for WAH Moms and all business women
@ithinkbigger Kelly Scanlon National Chair, National Association of Women Business Owners http://www.NAWBO.org
@paulag01 Paula Gregorowicz Life Coach/Blogher Blogger http://www.thepaulagcompany.com
@bizauthor Stephanie Chandler Author/Speaker/Business Coach http://www.stephaniechandler.com She wrote one of my favorite books; Entrepreneur to Infopreneur
@elenaverlee Elena Verlee is a PR expert for small businesses http://www.prinyourpajamas.com
@darnyellejervey She’s the passion to profit coach http://www.darnyellejervey.com
@currentmom Katherine R. Lewis, editor of www.Currentmom.com Sunday is the day they focus on business, but they always have great info on the other days too.
@womanzworld Natalie Sission Founder of http://womanzworld.com/ great resource for female entrepreneurs
@shessothere Sweetie Berry High-level strategist and southern powerhouse for women with an emerging brand. http://www.shessothere.com
@cathywebsavvypr Cathy Larkin is a social media strategist and co-host of #Smallbizchat http://www.websavvypr.com
@indiebusiness Donna Maria Johnson Coles is A Small Business Blogger and Founder of the Indie Beauty Network http://www.indiebusinessblog.com
@simplicityinc A. Michelle Blakeley Micro Business Therapist and Blogger www.simplicityinc.com
@kgreenstreet Karyn Greenstreet business coach and queen of mastermind groups http://www.passionforbusiness.com
@richelleshaw Richelle Shaw is millionaire business coach and email marketing genius http://www.richelleshawmarketing.com/
@sueyoungmedia blogger/communications consultant http://getinfrontcommunications.com/
@CEOtoday Tachelle Daniels hosts CEO Today on Blogtalkradio–always an informative show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ceo-today
@merylkevans Meryl K. Evans is s professional writer/blogger on small business, technology and writing. http://www.meryl.net
@pamperry Pam Perry PR coach and amazing book publicist http://www.brandingsuperstar.com
@janeoutofthebox Michele DeKinder-Smith Marketing research expert and creator of http://www.JaneOutoftheBox.com
@ZimblerMiller Phyllis Zimbler Miller Power marketing and social media coach www.MillerMosaicLLC.com
@lenawest Lena West Social media strategist/blogger www.xynomedia.com
@allyson7minutes Allyson Lewis Productivity Expert/Author, 7 Minute Difference http://www.7minutedifference.com
For more tips on starting or growing your small business subscribe to Melinda Emerson’s blog at www.succeedasyourownboss.com
Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady is one of America’s leading small business experts. As a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, and small business coach, she develops audio, video and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure. As CEO of MFE Consulting LLC, Melinda educates entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies on subjects including small business start-up, business development and social media marketing. She has been featured on NBC Nightly News, the Tavis Smiley Radio Show, in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur and Black Enterprise Magazine. She hosts #SmallBizChat weekly on Twitter for emerging entrepreneurs and publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com Melinda is also the author of the national bestseller Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works. (Adams Media 2010)
Melinda –
Thank you so much for including me in this august group of women!
Phyllis
.-= Phyllis Zimbler Miller´s last blog ..The Tale of 3 Little Pigs Use Social Media =-.
Hi Melinda,
Thank you for listing my organization @TheBOSSNetwork among some fabulous women. We are honored and glad to have you as a BOSS.
Cameka
http://www.thebossnetwork.org
Melinda – I’m honored to be on your list!
Thank you and I look forward to being your guest on #smallbizchat August 11 ;-)
Warmly
Elena
.-= Elena Verlee´s last blog ..4 Essential Tools to Get Publicity =-.
Wow! Thanks Melinda, I am truly honored to be on your list!
There are a couple on here that I’m not following, so thanks for the recommendations!
.-= Holly – The Work at Home Woman´s last blog ..Block Scheduling =-.
Melinda- I am quite honored to be included with these fine other women on your list! Thank you so much for all that you do, and in helping us to raise the business bar, online and offline. It’s a pleasure to know you.
Cheers!
Susan
Melinda: Great list – I follow some of these women already and am going to add the rest.
Michelle Rafter
Contributing writer
.-= Michelle Rafter´s last blog ..Social media expert Carri Bugbee and Twitter for writers on July 28 WordCount live chat =-.
Hi Michelle—
Thank you for leaving a comment. I will soon do a list on my favorite business journalists on Twitter.
My best to you.
Melinda Emerson
Thanks so much for including me on your list, Melinda. Right back at ya–you are fabulous.
Thank you, Melinda, for including me on this list. You’re a doll!
- Anita
.-= Anita Campbell´s last blog ..5 Steps to Craft a Case Study’s Content Strategy =-.
Melinda — Thank you for including me! I love your list and am going to make sure I’m following all of these amazing women.
These all seem like great businesses to follow. What a great idea! I hope many people find this blog useful to them. I really enjoy reading your blog and updates – I’m the owner of a blog dedicated to women interested in Small Business branding and Solopreneurs. The URL is MyMagneticBlog.com. We would love for you to visit and give your feedback. Thanks and have a nice day,
Silvia
Silvia–
I wanted to highlight women who are doing amazing things on Twitter. I am glad you found the list helpful.
Best–
Melinda
Honored to be on this list with such amazing people. I need to double-check my list to make sure I’m following all of them as I trust your selection, Melinda.
.-= Meryl K Evans´s last blog ..Mobile Tip- Managing Notes between Desktop and Mobile with Gmail =-.
Melinda, what a great resource! I have just followed all of your recommendations. It is a great honor to be included in your list. Twitter is a wonderful way to share content with others. As a speaker and writer on time management and productivity I look forward to connecting with many of your friends to share ideas and learn from their expertise.
Allyson Lewis
http://www.AllysonLewis.com
You are quite a remarkable lady! Big congrats in your well deserved and earned recognition! Very Kind Regards,
Ana M. Dowland
Assistant Vice-President, Administrative Services
First Atlantic FCU
468 Industrial Way West
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: 732-380-3603 / Fax: 732-380-3638
Mobile Phones: 732-768-1205 / 732-997-9877
E-mail: anad@fafcu.com – anama_dowland@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.fafcu.com
Excellent list, Melinda! Thanks for including their Web sites too.
.-= Lisa Kanarek´s last blog ..To Do lists- so easy a child can make one =-.
HI Lisa–
Thanks for your comment. I thought it was important to recognize women who are amazing and use Twitter very effectively.
My best to you.
Melinda Emerson
Melinda, thank you so much for putting me on this list. I am very honored. Please let me know if I can do anything for you as we both pursue our passion of helping small business owners achieve their full potential. Great to see you in DC, although it was so brief. Keep up your great work.
.-= Kelly Scanlon´s last blog ..KC Chamber Seeks Minority and Women Mentorship Candidates =-.
Good stuff, keep it coming.
I love @PrtyYoungPro as well, a new online resource for young professional women. They’ve got great articles and useful advice (which has been a lifesaver since I started my first job)
http://www.prettyyoungprofessional.com
Alex—
I like your website for young professional women. I would love to be a resource to your site for young women who want to start small businesses. Lets talk about it.
Continued success,
Melinda
Great list. I followed you on twitter @MWYTsocialmedia and I already followed many of ladies you mentioned since I also tweet small biz tips! Thanks again.
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