Twitter is an excellent resource for bite sized business news as and when you need it. As a small business it is essential you keep up to date with all the latest changes that affect your industry and the way you run your business.
We have spent some time trawling Twitter to find you the very best resources online. Some are non-brainers, whilst others you may never have stumbled across. Here’s our guide to the best Twitter accounts for start-ups and small businesses.
BBC Business
All the latest news from the BBC’s business team in an easily digestible format. You can quickly scan the articles to find which interest you the most. As always from the BBC, the news is timely and from the most relevant sources.
Federation for Small Business
A really useful resource which provides its followers with business tips rather than news stories. The main focus of the account is effective methods of growing businesses; the information provided can prove invaluable for business owners.
Guardian Small Business
This is a relatively new account having only been created a few months ago by the team at the Guardian business section. As you would expect, the information is accurate and highly researched and is aimed towards SMEs. The Guardian team also regularly hold question and answer sessions so you can pose particular questions.
Startup Britain
It will come as no surprise to most of you that this Twitter account is particularly aimed at the startup market, rather than SMEs. As well as regular news updates, this account also offers focused advice to people looking for practical steps to turn their ideas into a reality.
Forum for Private Businesses
An excellent resource with regular updates. This account provides advice for small businesses as well as tips about marketing and networking, which are two of the most important considerations for any small business.
Business Zone
This account is Chocobloc with news, videos and even competitions, as well as advice from business experts like James Caan and Peter Jones of Dragon’s Den fame. An excellent presence with a host of followers.
When you’re starting out on your own with a small or startup business, you need all the help you can get. After all, it is far less expensive to learn from the mistakes of others, rather than learning from your own. These Twitter accounts provide you with the advice you need from industry experts and those who have learnt their lessons the hard way.