Who you follow on Twitter has a tremendous impact on what you get out of Twitter. There are people tweeting great information on every topic available and there are also people out there using it just for fun. If you are follow the right people (see our previous post on the top entrepreneurs to follow), you increase your chances of finding solid tips and advice.
We’ve gathered 14 tweets from smart people around the web, offering some simple words of wisdom on startups:
Tech startups – be careful about “geeking out” on sales calls. You’re selling solutions to problems not technology. @byosko

Just finished a call with a CEO who is delaying fundraising till he gets more traction. Very smart. You can’t raise $ without validation @startupcfo
Avoid analysis paralysis…been noticing we talk a lot about the interpretation of data, not whether to act…this is the way to do it. @MikeMcDerment
If you have ever asked us a question on Twitter, you may have noticed the response coming from an account other than @Grasshopper. Our goal is to provide good information for entrepreneurs, answer questions about the company and service, promote our customers and let everyone know what is happening here at Grasshopper without cluttering the main account.
So what Twitter accounts do we own and what are they for?
This is where you will find all the news and information on the company along with business and financial tips for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Run by Ambassador of Buzz, Jonathan Kay, the GrasshopperBuzz account gives you news on Grasshopper, answers customer questions and helps our customers with press opportunities.
Have questions on set up? Can’t find the number you want? GrasshopperCare is run by our support team and are there to solve any issues you may have.
A great viral video can do wonders for your personal brand, portfolio, or company. But how do you get 3 million views in 3 months? Luc-Olivier found a pretty good way.
Step 1. Choreograph an amazing video with a popular song.
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Posted in Marketing & Brands | Tagged social media | 1 CommentOne of the best things about Twitter is getting great information from great people in real-time. As an entrepreneur it is extremely valuable to hear from and learn what other entrepreneurs are doing, what is working, what isn’t working and what tips they have for others.
The twelve people I have listed below are certainly not the only entrepreneurs out there offering valuable information but they are some of my favorites:
Ben Yoskovitz
Mike McDerment