Home topics small-business-resources hot-tips Digital Hot Tips Social Media Digital The 10 small business influencers you need to connect with Lorna Brett February 24, 2012 If you’re looking to meet new likeminded people in the small business sector, Twitter should be one of your first ports of call. Twitter gives its users unprecedented access to industry influencers, resources, high-profile figures and thought leaders – the kind of access that could take your business to the next level. Here are our pick of the 10 most prolific small business tweeters you should connect with today. @SourceBottle Looking to drum up some free publicity for your small business? Then you need to check out @SourceBottle. Founded by Rebecca Derrington in Melbourne, this account publishes call-outs for sources from journalists and bloggers from around the world and your small business could be just the source they’re looking for. @MarkBouris Everyone in the business community knows of Mark Bouris, the entrepreneur behind Yellow Brick Road and the man who gets to say “you’re fired” on Celebrity Apprentice Australia. He’s passionate about the contribution small business makes to the economy and not afraid to have an opinion. Although he’s relatively new to Twitter, the wealth management expert has recently had a lot to say about the big banks. The best part is that he’s accessible, personally responding to followers’ questions and comments. @IggyPintado Pintado’s an accomplished Australian business leader, speaker, author and connection technology expert. He has a massive Twitter following thanks to his seemingly