There are lots of really useful business resources active on Twitter, so here are five accounts I think you should follow, with five more to come next week:
- @SmartaHQ – Aimed at start-ups and small businesses. Follow this account to be the first to hear about interviews with entrepreneurial legends such as Doug Richard and Theo Paphitis.
- @LaunchLab – “Published by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs”. Lots of advice and news for every aspect of small business.
- @cmypitch – Plenty of business news and advice on this account. You can also visit the site to pitch to business angels for funding.
- @StartUpDonut – An extremely helpful set of people lurk behind the Donut empire. Follow this account for start-up advice and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- @BusinessZone – Lots of guidance and news for entrepreneurs here. Following this account will also ensure you don’t miss out on the regular live webchats that happen over on the site.
That’s it. More next week.
Update: Twitter now offers its own marketing and customer service ‘how-to’ guide for businesses. It takes you through the basics, including key Twitter lingo, and offers tips on best practice. There are also case studies so you can learn how some big brands have leveraged the power of Twitter. Check out the Twitter101 guide for more information.
