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
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Melinda —
Thank you so much for including me in this august group of women!
Phyllis
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
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
Thank you, Melinda, for including me on this list. You’re a doll!
– Anita
Thanks so much for including me on your list, Melinda. Right back at ya–you are fabulous.
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
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
www.AllysonLewis.com
Excellent list, Melinda! Thanks for including their Web sites too.
.-= Lisa Kanarek
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
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: www.fafcu.com
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
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.