Succeed As Your Own Boss

ENDING SMALL BUSINESS FAILURE

  • Home
  • About
  • Book Melinda
  • Consulting
  • SBL Store
  • SmallBizLady University
  • Free Tools
  • Podcast
  • #Smallbizchat
    • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • We’re Hiring!
You are here: Home / 10 Things Lists / Top 10 Small Business Experts to Follow Online

Top 10 Small Business Experts to Follow Online

May 13, 2019 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Feel free to share...Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on google
Google
Share on linkedin
Linkedin
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on reddit
Reddit
Share on email
Email
Share on print
Print

Small Business ExpertsIf you are looking for advice and information to grow your small business, there are people who have made this their life’s work. I am proud to say that most of them are people whose books and blogs I read often. Like me, they are on a mission to end small business failure. Here are my 10 favorite small business experts whom I think you should follow online.

Top 10 Small Business Experts to Follow Online

1. Barry Moltz

Barry Moltz gets owners growing again by unlocking their long forgotten potential. With decades of entrepreneurial experience in his own business ventures, as well as consulting countless other entrepreneurs, Barry has discovered the formula to get stuck business owners unstuck and marching forward.

Learn more at www.barrymoltz.com and follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

2. Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray is the founder of Smart Hustle Media and Smallbiztechnology.com. Ramon is an entrepreneur, best selling author, and global speaker. He’s authored four books, sold two companies and loves burnt pancakes. Ramon’s latest book is The Celebrity CEO: How Entrepreneurs Can Thrive by Building a Community and a Strong Personal Brand.

You can learn more about Ramon here and follow him on Twitter, or Facebook.

3. Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell is CEO of Small Business Trends, an online resource where small business success is delivered daily through valuable and insightful content geared towards the small business owner. She also owns BizSugar.com, a community for small businesses to share content.

You can follow Anita on Twitter or LinkedIn.

4. Melinda Emerson

Melinda. Emerson, known as SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker. Melinda is the author of three books including her latest Fix Your Business. Her blog is www.succeedasyourownboss.com She is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners.

You can follow Melinda on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram

5. John Jantsch

John Jantsch is a small business marketing speaker, marketing consultant, and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine & The Referral Engine.

You can learn more about John and his work at https://ducttapemarketing.com  and follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

6. Rieva Lesonsky,

Rieva Lesonsky is President and Founder of GrowBiz Media, a content and consulting company specializing in covering small businesses and entrepreneurship. Before co-founding GrowBiz Media, Lesonsky was Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine.

You can learn more about Rieva at www.SmallBizDaily.com and follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

7. Pam Slim

Pam Slim is an author best known for her book Escape from Cubicle Nation along with her follow-up book Body of Work. In 2016, Pam launched the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a small business economic accelerator.

You can learn more about Pam at http://pamelaslim.com/ke and follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

8. Steve Strauss

Steve Strauss is the Senior Small Business Columnist for USA Today. He is also a speaker, bestselling author, influencer, and spokesperson in the small business space.

You can learn more about Steve at http://www.MrAllBiz.com  and follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

9. Stephanie Chandler

Stephanie Chandler is a small business expert, speaker, book consultant. She is the CEO of Stephanie Chandler Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of The Nonfiction Authors Association and Authority Publishing, a custom book publishing company. Stephanie has authored 10+ books including her latest The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan: The Professional Guide to Profitable Self-Publishing.

You can learn more about Stephanie at https://stephaniechandler.com/ and follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

10. Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author running his third million-dollar venture. He is a former Wall Street Journal columnist and MSNBC business reporter and is the author of Profit First, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. His latest book is Clockwork.

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.mikemichalowicz.com/ and follow him on  Twitter or Facebook

If you follow these small business leaders your business will be better for it.

Do you have any suggestions for this list? Please share in the comments below or on social media!

Feel free to share...Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on google
Google
Share on linkedin
Linkedin
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on reddit
Reddit
Share on email
Email
Share on print
Print

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Your Small Business Tagged With: business tips, small business, small business experts, small business success

Fix Your Business Now!

Order SmallBizLady's new book Fix Your Business, 90-Day plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business. It includes the 12 Ps of Running a Successful Business and readers will finish the book with a new strategic plan to take their business to the next level.

About Melinda Emerson

Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 brands that target the small business market. Clients include Amazon, Adobe, Verizon, VISA, Google, FedEx, Chase, American Express, The Hartford, and Pitney Bowes. She also has an online school, www.smallbizladyuniversity.com, that teaches people online marketing and how to start and grow a successful small business and publishes a blog SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com. Her advice is widely read, reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She hosts The Smallbizchat Podcast and is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded, and Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

Comments

  1. Stephanie Chandler says

    May 20, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    What a fabulous list! Thanks so much for including me.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

Sign up for the SmallBizLady BUZZ Newsletter and be the first to receive updates and details about upcoming events:

We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Empowering Small Business campaign! The COVID-19 pandemic brought hardship and ruin on the nation’s small businesses, but there’s now reason for hope. Learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help your small business bounce back and grow stronger than ever by picking up a copy of the campaign in USA Today and reading it online here.

Get a FREE Chapter of SmallBizLady’s Book,
"Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded"!

Become Your Own Boss

Most Popular Posts

>Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business
> 7 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
> 6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
> How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
> 10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business With Instagram
> How to Sell on Facebook
> How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business

Featured Videos

Bloomberg News Interview
How to Support Small Businesses During the Holidays

National Speakers Association
Winter Conference

Fox 29 Philadelphia
'Small Biz Lady' gives best advice for starting a new business in the New Year

Fox Business
Starting a Business

MSNBC
The importance of job mentoring for women

#SmallBizChat Live
National Small Business Week: Q&A

Good Day Philadelphia
Expert Shares Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Testimonials

Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
Justin Amendola, Former VP, Global SMB Digital Strategy, Pitney Bowes

Latest #SmallBizChat

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to License and Sell Your Content with Mitch Axelrod

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Mitch Axelrod to discuss the intricacies of intellectual property (IP) licensing for small businesses. Mitch shares his personal journey in the licensing field, offering insights into identifying and protecting IP effectively. They explore common pitfalls in licensing negotiations and provide practical tips to navigate these challenges. Mitch Axelrod is […]

Fix Your Business Q&A Video

Recent Posts

  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to License and Sell Your Content with Mitch Axelrod
  • What KPIs Should You Track In Your Small Business?
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: If I Had to Do It All Over Again with Melinda Emerson
  • How to Develop a Business Launch Timeline, Part II
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with LaTanya White, Dov Gordon, and Anisha Robinson Keeys

#SmallBizChat

  • SmallBizChat Archive
  • @SmallBizLady

Business Advice

  • How to Start

SmallBizLady Store

Products

Free Chapter

Get In Touch

  • FAQ
  • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2025
Quintessence Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 352-0680
Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner