When you’re starting a business, you need all the help you can get.
Well, sort of. With so much information and ‘experts’ out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out who to listen to and what to do. That’s why we created a list of the 7 best small-business influencers to follow online.
These influencers will help you grow your business, social media, build an email list, create and sell profitable packages, build a brand, and so much more.
1. Vanessa Lau: Growing your Instagram following
Influencer: Vanessa Lau
Bio: Vanessa is an Online Business Coach for Millennials and I help YOU build a powerful and profitable personal brand online.
Where you can find her: YouTube channel
What she can help you with: Growing and getting customers from Instagram
Top content: How to grow Instagram channel organically, My Instagram strategy exposed
2. Gary Vaynerchuk: Marketing & motivation
Influencer: Gary Vaynerchuck
Bio: Gary is a self-made millionaire, expert marketer, and the founder and CEO of Vayner Media.
Where you can find him: Website, YouTube
What he can help you with: Build and market your business, make money, and stay motivated
Top content: The GaryVee content strategy (slides), 10 different ways to grow your business on social media
3. Angie Lee: Building & marketing your business
Influencer: Angie Lee
Bio: Angie is an entrepreneur, social media marketing expert and business coach who inspires people to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Where you can find her: Website, Instagram, Podcast
What she can help you with: Building and marketing your business
Top content: How to write winning copy, How to build a reputation when you’re just starting out
4. Amy Porterfield: Build an email list and grow your business
Influencer: Amy Porterfield
Bio: Amy is a leading online marketing educator and entrepreneur.
Where you can find her: Website, Instagram
What she can help you with: Building a profitable business, growing your email list, and online marketing
Top content: How to build an email list, How to grow your business with online marketing
5. Zander Fryer: Starting a high-impact coaching business
Influencer: Zander Fryer
Bio: Zander is a certified Success Coach and business consultant, in addition to being CEO and Founder of the Sh*t You Don’t Learn in College coaching program.
Where you can find him: Blog
What he can help you with: Building and scaling a successful coaching business
Top content: Big mistakes you’re making now, How to become a successful nutrition coach
6. Melinda F. Emerson: Creating a successful business
Influencer: Melinda F. Emerson
Bio: Melinda, SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing.
Where you can find her: Website, YouTube
What she can help you with: Building and marketing your business
7. Jenna Kutcher: Marketing and starting a business
Influencer: Jenna Kutcher
Bio: Jenna is an online marketing expert and entrepreneur.
Where you can find her: Website, Podcast
What she can help you with: Building and scaling a successful business
Top content: How I doubled my Instagram growth, 5 strategies to grow your email list
Over to You
Are there any influencers that have helped you grow your business? Reach out to us! We’d love to hear what you’re working on right now and how influencers have made a positive impact on your success.
About the author
Gordon Meagher is the head of Organic Marketing at Tailor Brands. When not thinking about new ways to drive organic growth, Gordon likes to kick-back with a glass of Jack Daniels and listen to some laid back sounds.