Dec
23

Top 20 Small Business Experts on Twitter

2011 has been called by many as the year of the twitter. This was the year every business owner serious about social media tried to build her presence on Twitter. Twitter is probably the best place to learn new things and directly interact with awesome new people.

We at TrustedBusiness.com had the privilege of learning and interacting with some of the most influential people on Twitter. So this our attempt to thank these experts and recognize them for their efforts.

THANKS FOR BEING OUR TWITTER HEROES.

So without further delay here is the list (Alphabetically).

Adam Toren (@thebizguy)

He is the guy who inspires us to think big everyday. Right from his quotes to his small snippets of advice, everything makes him the lovable small business expert.

@ thanks for being awesome and for giving every Small Biz something to dream about in 2011 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Amilya Antonetti (@amilya)

You probably know her outside twitter on Fox News, but it is her effortless interaction with her followers on twitter which is most admired by us. We only wish she shared a bit more Small Business advice based on her rich experience.

@ we are one of your greatest admirers and we are lucky to have learned from you in 2011 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Ann Handley (@marketingprofs)

Ann Handley really knows how to make the content of MarketingProfs go crazy viral. As the Chief Content Officer she is the driving force behind the super awesome content coming from MarketingProfs.com

@ keep rocking in 2012. Learned a lot from you and MarketingProfs in 2011 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Carrie Wilkerson (@barefoot_exec)

Carrie Wilkerson has been seen on Lifetime TV, Forbes.com, CNN, and much more. While not busy focusing on her career as a speaker, author, small business owner, she is busy away with her four kids.

@ u are a hero to many women entreps we have interacted with. Plz continue being awsm in 2012 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan)

You might know him as the co-author of Trust Agents, one of New York Times bestselling books or seen him write an article for Entrepreneur Magazine. But he is also the president of a media and educational company called Human Business Works.

@ you have given us new things to learn in more than one place. Love you for that http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Dharmesh Shah (@dharmesh)

Having found two startups, Pyramid Digital Solutions and HubSpot, he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to startups. As a technology guy big on coding, we are lucky to see that not all his tweets are about coding. (actually none of it is on coding)

@ your blog and your tweets start our day with great advice. Plz cont. to be a rockstar in 2012. http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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George Clegg (@LogicalD)

George Clegg has been the owner of an IT consulting firm for over 20 years, and has learned the difficulties and issues that many small business owners may face. Anything you need to know about IT, he’s your man.

@ u r one of the few people who taught us that small biz needs more than just marketing to grow thx http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Hanna Hasl-Kelchner (@NoNonsenseLawyr)

If you are looking for legal knowledge on how to use law as a strategic business tool, then Hanna Hasl-Kelchner is your woman! She’s helped plenty of executives, business managers, and entrepreneurs with their legal matters.

@ thanks a ton for helping small biz make sense of the legal world in 2011. http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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John Jantsch (@ducttape)

John Jantsch blog, Duct Tape Marketing, has been chosen as Forbes favorite for marketing and small business. Who better to get information from than from the source itself, providing you new marketing ways and strategies.

@ u taught us that good marketing is not just for the big guys. Love you for that http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Kim Garst (@kimgarst)

Looking for a social media expert? You’ve come to the right place. You may say that Kim Garst is a social media guru. Got questions about how to use Twitter or Facebook or Youtube to help your business? Ask her, or just check her Facebook page.

@ love your tips, love your FB page. learning to build our brand from you. thx for being awesome http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Laura Roeder (@lkr)

Another social media guru not to rule out is Laura Roeder. She went from a “Junior Designer” to a “CEO” within a matter of minutes when she quit her job and started her own business. Who better to follow than someone who’s taken the dive and wants to help others better their business?

@ inspired by your story and learned a lot from you this year. Thx and lots of love http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Liz Strauss (@lizstrauss)

As a speaker, teacher, community builder, thought leader, Liz Strauss hold the title of being one of the most influential blogger on the Internet. She is currently the CEO and founder of SOBCon and runs Successful-Blog.com.

@ thanks for helping business owners dream big and providing the guiding light in 2011 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Matt Wilson (@mattwilsontv)

Matt Wilson is looking to help any young entrepreneur further their career in life. He is the Co-founder of Under30CEO, a leading media company for news, trends, and events for young entrepreneurs.

@ young people can make great CEOs. Thx for helping us understand that. luv u for that http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Melinda Emerson (@SmallBizLady)

You can find Melinda Emerson hosting #SmallBizChat on Twitter every Wednesday from 8-9PM EST. She is also the author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months.

@ thanks for being the guiding light to all women entreps who want to be free and succeed http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Nina Kaufman (@NinaKaufman)

Found as one of Forbes Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs on Twitter, Nina is also the founder of Ask the Business Lawyer. Anything business law related, she’s your woman.

@ thx for helping entreps navigate the confusing legal waters. Keep rocking in 2012 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Rick McKinney (@BizTipsDaily)

Who else better than to get marketing tips from someone who has had over 20 years experience in sales. He is currently a Senior Media Strategist at Berry Network (a division of AT&T Advertising Solutions).

@ every small tip coming from you has helped us improve. Thx and luv your work http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Rieva Lesonsky (@Rieva)

Being busy as the CEO of GrowBiz Media and managing SmallBizDaily.com, Rieva Lesonsky has had 30 years of experience in consulting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

@ your 2011 SMB influencer award is well deserved. thx for all the great advice http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Sarah Needleman (@sarahneedleman)

Sarah Needleman is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones since 2001, and is currently covering small businesses. She is also a writer for many other columns such as Small-Business Boss and Accidental Entrepreneur. We are praying that she starts her own blog soon.

@ luv your work on WSJ but hope to see you write on your own blog as well in 2012 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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Shashi Bellamkonda (@shashib)

Busy being a speaker for small business, Senior Director of Social Media Network Solutions, and a marketing Professor at Georgetown University.

@ thanks for sharing your knowledge about social media marketing with all of us http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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TJ McCue (@TJMcCue)

Who is our last and final man? It’s TJ McCue of course. He publishes Tech Biz Talk, a review site for business owners who want to learn about the newest and best applications out there that will help their business grow.

@ thx for exposing us to grt companies with ur work. learned a lot frm u & these companies in 2011 http://t.co/Dr8QHDMh
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About puneet:

Puneet Yamparala works as a Product Marketing Manager at Apptivo. He is passionate about Early Stage Marketing and loves to spend time learning about new ideas to market startups.

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