Twitter Tips for Small Business Owners

Twitter is a great resource for small or sole proprietorship businesses to get exposure on a world-wide level with a minimal investment. Whether you love the concept of  Twitter, or hate the idea of Twitter, at the very least explore the potential Twitter opportunity.

1. Complete your Twitter profile.
2. Brand your profile with a custom Twitter background
3. If you are the sole proprietor or face of the company, add a more personal touch to your Twitter profile with a picture of you.
4. Add your Twitter link to your business cards.
5. Find other Twitter users who are interested in your niche or products.
6. Be efficient with your daily Twitter use.
7. Share beneficial and relevant information with your followers.
8. Do your best to reply to anyone who replies to your tweets or posts an @yourname.
9. Thank users who retweet one of your tweets.
10. Create surveys or ask questions to your followers about your products and services.
11. Follow the leaders in your industry.
12. Provide free insight and help on Twitter
13. Track your Twitter referrals to your website.
14. Invite your employees to create an account and take part in Twitter.
15. Monitor your brand.

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