One of the things you must do as a small business owner is constantly stay current. You need to know about industry trends, the latest technology and be aware of marketing innovations. One of the best ways to update your knowledge is to read blogs and articles about how to run and grow a successful small business. There are professional writers who have made their careers teaching us all how to be better in business. Here is a list of the Top 25 small business experts to follow on Twitter. I read and share their work often. Enjoy.
@JeffBullas When it comes to the latest trends in social media marketing, no one does it better than my Australian friend Jeff Bullas. www.jeffBullas.com
@Smallbiztrends Anita Campbell is the Editor and mastermind behind the website www.Smallbiztrends.com, a top site for small business information.
@BarryMoltz Barry is one of the smartest small business experts I know. I love his books, and his blog posts on www.OpenForum.com are always insightful. www.barrymoltz.com
@AlfredEdmondJr is SVP/Editor-at-large at @BlackEnterprise magazine. His OffMyChest posts are witty, smart, and always packed with terrific tips.
@LisaBarone is VP of Strategy at @Overit. She is one of the smartest business writers around. I always learn great stuff from her writing. http://overit.com/blog/
@Bizauthor Stephanie Chandler is a prolific writer and publisher who writes often about how to own your niche, self publishing and positioning yourself as a thought leader. http://businessinfoguide.com/
@StartupStella Stella Fayman is a thoughtful writer for Forbes that is always worth a read. http://matchist.com/blog/
@GeneMarks Gene is a successful writer whose work shows up weekly in the NY Times, Forbes, Inc. and many others. http://www.genemarks.com/
@SteveStrauss is USA Today’s Senior Small Business Columnist. He has a heart for solopreneurs. I always glean great ideas from Steve’s work. www.theselfemployed.com
@TJMcCue TJ is a business technology expert who writes for several publications including Forbes, smallbiztrends and his own blog www.techbiztalk.com
@RamonRay is my go-to guy for information on small business tech tools. He’s the editor of www.Smallbiztechnology.com
@Holly_Hanna If you want to know how to be a successful woman business owner, you must read Holly’s work. Check out her blog www.theworkathomewoman.com/
@Ducttape John Jantsch is a small business marketing expert. His twitter feed and blog are always packed with marketing and technology advice. www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/
@BarbaraWeltman Barbara provides tax advice and legal tips that will get your small business on the right track. www.barbaraWeltman.com
@JillKonrath If you want to learn about how to sell, but more importantly how to close, Jill is a THE best resource. www.jillkonrath.com
@AskJamieTurner If you want to know about mobile web marketing, Jamie Turner is the best source I know. Www.60secondmarketer.com
@awesomeroar Kevin Daum is a columnist for Inc. whose work is always clever and thoughtful. www.kevindaum.com
@KimBeasley is social media marketing expert and a pioneer in how to leverage Google+ to grow small business. www.growvisibilitywithme.com/blog/
@Restaurant_Lady Misty Young is the #1 lady giving advice to independent restaurants owners. www.fromragstorestaurants.com
@TaiGoodwin gives helpful advice for making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. www.launchwhileworking.com
@DeniseOberry has a great video blog resource for information on how to grow a small business. www.deniseoberry.com
@DIYMarketers Ivana Taylor is one of the smartest writers I know on small business marketing. She writes in a way that helps you really understand new marketing tactics and ideas. www.DIYMarketers.com
@JayBaer If you want to understand more about web analytics and social media marketing metrics, Jay is a terrific resource. www.jaybaer.com
@DeborahShane is a marketing expert who has great insight on how to stay authentic in your marketing efforts. www.deborahshane.com
@AmandaMogul Amanda Miller Littlejohn Before I met her I loved her blog. Her practical PR and social media marketing tips are always loaded with fresh ideas. www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
Do you have any suggestions for people I should be reading? Let me know.
Thanks for the include. What a great list to be a part of!
Awesome list! I’ve been following Gene for quite some time and he shares really cool articles 🙂
I’d add @TimothyCarter to the list. he writes about social media marketing and his articles are original and actionable.
Great list, and not just because you included me! 🙂 Thanks for the shout out, Melinda.
Wow! Thanks so much for including me in your list. This is really great list and I’m off to make sure that I’m following everyone on the list.
Truly honored, thanks for including me, Melinda!
Melinda: This IS a great list despite the fact that you didn’t include me :p
Melinda- I’m so honored and humbled to be included in their list of people I look up to for small biz advice. (Blush)
Melinda, there are a lot of lists out there, by a lot of people and outlets. The fact that this one comes from someone who seriously lives, breaths and sleeps small business and has transformed how to market on Twitter, means more to me. Thank you for doing what you do, being who you are and including me. Honored and grateful. Congrats to all!
Thanks for including me in this great list, Melinda!
Barbara
Melinda – thanks for taking the time to put this together and OW for including me 🙂
Hi Melinda — great list. I will make sure I follow everyone on it.
– Anita
Awesome list Melinda! Following most, but will make sure I follow all!