Social media is a powerful tool for would-be and existing small business owners. I have used Twitter often to reach out to people that I would never be able to reach otherwise. Now I am sharing my top list of professionals on Twitter, who I believe have real value, and are generous with their expertise.
If you’re serious about starting your own business, you’ll need first-hand advice from successful entrepreneurs. Twitter is a great resource for making contact and learning critical business information, from small business experts, branding professionals and finance experts, so check out our list of 25 small business experts you should follow and learn from on Twitter.
1. @smallbiztrends: Anita Campbell is one of the top smallbiz experts as CEO of a Smallbiztrends.com an online community with business blog posts, marketing news, and industry trends.
2. @kgreenstreetKaryn Greenstreet is a business coach and mastermind group expert.
3. @mashable: Pete Cashmore is the CEO at Mashable who frequently tweets really useful articles about business tools and technology.
4. @zimblermilleris a social media strategist and branding coach.
5. @chrisbrogan: teaches people how to use social media to grow your small business.
6. @richelleshaw: small business expert for women
7. @sidehustlecoach: Lawrence McClutchen help you transition from moonlighting to fulltime entrepreneur
8. @Typeamom:is a great social media strategist, momblogger and expert work at home mom.
9. @Merylkevans: is known as the content maven and professional blogger since 2000.
10. @copyblogger: Brian Clark is writer turned professional blogger. He’s great on having freelance success.
11. @cathywebsavvyPR: She’s a pro at social media strategy, web marketing, PR and more.
12. @FranchiseKing: Joel Libava is a marketing and business consultant.
13. @smallbiztweets: Alex Bellinger’s small business podcast is full of information for entrepreneurs.
14. @dmscott: David Meerman Scott has written ground breaking books including The New Rules of Marketing & PR and World Wide Rave.
15. @problogger: Darren Rowse teaches how to use Twitter and blogging to grow your business
16. @deniseoberry: Denise O’Berry of justforsmallbusiness.com is author of cash flow management
17. @getresults John Reddish is the succession planner, he helps you plan what comes next.
18. @DIYMarketers: Learn Do It Yourself marketing tips from Ivana Taylor.
19. @taigoodwin The career makeover coach help you develop your entrepreneurial mindset as you transition for worker to business owner.
20. @startupprincess: Kelly King Anderson helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
21. @shelisrael: Shel Israel has written books like Twitterville: How Businesses Can Survive in the New Global Neighborhoods.
22. @StefanW: Great links to articles about starting a business, managing your money, using budget-friendly marketing techniques, etc.
23. @lenawest: Social media maven and successful entrepreneur
24. @absolutelytrue: This entrepreneurial mom shares tips for web design, content development, and more.
25.@TPEntrepreneur Mike Michalowicz, “Mr. TPE” gives great advice for first time entrepreneurs.
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Fascinating list. lots of help out there.
jim sellner
Awesome, it amazes me how many of us are out there working to support the small business owner. As a corporate fugitive I say YAYY!!!! So many good peeps so little time…
Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm for my blog post. With 23 million small business owners in the US, they need as much help as they can get if they are going to collectively bring back this global economy by creating jobs.
My best–
Melinda Emerson
@smallbizlady