Twitter is my absolute FAVORITE social media platform. Its a great platform to connect with the right people to fit your business needs. Since most small businesses have a very small marketing budget, it is an innovative way to leverage your products or services. For instance, you can announce upcoming sales or events which can drive potential customers to your website or physical location. And most of all, Twitter is a FREE!

Still not convinced?
Well, the following 20 business women understand the importance of using Twitter as apart of their social media strategy. They share relevant, forbes informative and inspirational tweets to help those that follow them. They are also sought after experts in their own rights. These are women that YOU want to follow!

A.Michelle Blakeley
@simplicityinc – a professional “boot-strapper” and serial entrepreneur, she has sold real estate, owned a nightclub and a transitional living facility, founded a solar cleaning start-up, established a Micro Business Therapy™ practice, opened a contemporary art gallery in less than 90 days and most recently established a compliance consultancy for cannabis enterprises. She is the author of “Zero to 60.” She has 11,600 followers.

Anita Campbell
@smallbiztrends – a former corporate attorney and General Counsel, eshop development she is the Founder and publisher of Small Business Trends. She has a varied background in banking, information technology, human resources, marketing and eCommerce. She is the co-author of “Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Businesses to Market with Images and Design.” She has 130,404 followers.

Barbara Corcoran
@BarbaraCorcoran – as one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in twenty-two businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success.She is the author of, “Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.” She has 371,000 followers.

Darnyelle A. Jervey
@darnyellejervey – an internationally recognized talent optimization expert, VPS Hosting certified executive coach, certified personal branding strategist, professional speaker and facilitator. She is the CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC. She is the author of “The Incredible You.” She has 10,400 followers.

Eve Mayer
@LinkedInQueen -ranked by Forbes as the 7th Most Influential Woman in Social Media. She is the CEO of Social Media Delivered, a social media company serving clients with consulting, training and outsourced social media. She is author of “The Social Media Business Equation.” She has 101,258 followers.

Fabienne Fredrickson
@fabienne – founder of The Client Attraction Business School, ClientAttraction.com, and ranked by Inc. magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. She is the author of “Embrace Your Magnificence: Get Out of Your Own Way and Live a Richer, Fuller, More Abundant Life.” She has 94,935 followers.

Jacqueline Burgoa
@JackieBiz – CEO of iPivot, retroandclassicflixs a DONE-FOR-YOU Online Vertical Market & B2B Marketing Digital Agency. Her other company Marques.so, specializes in Inbound Marketing & Affordable Web Design for Small Companies and Local Businesses. She has 11,600 followers

Joy Chudacoff
@JoyChudacoff – the leader in business lifestyle design for women. She specializes in guiding already successful businesswomen from where they are to where they want to be. She is the author of “What’s Next?: The 7 Steps to Discover Your Big Idea & Create a Wildly Successful Business.” She has 3,405 followers.

Lara Galloway
@mombizcoach – a certified coach, entrepreneur, sought- after speaker, toalla playa and frequent media guest. She helps mom entrepreneurs grow their businesses and tweets about small business tips and resources. She is the co-author of “Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Business and Happy Life.” She has 9,167 followers.

Lea Woodward
@leawoodward – a Business Strategist and Implementation Specialist who with game-changers and people with a BIG vision who are ready to get over themselves and bring this vision to life. She is the author of “Rare Traits: The Rare Traits Trilogy Book I.” She has 13,900 followers. psicocentrofc

Lena West
@lenawest – the leading expert on how women entrepreneurs can monetize social media. She is also the Founder of  the home of the Influence Expansion Academy, the only social media mastermind program created specifically for women entrepreneurs. She has 6,357 followers.

Liz Strauss
@lizstrauss – CEO of GeniusShared, a company that provides a range of products and experiences designed especially for today’s business builders. She was named on Top 10 Influencer Alive List by the Huffington Post and made two Forbes lists. She has 127,342 followers.