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In the span of just five short years Twitter has not only changed the way people communicate, but also how we do business. From aspiring entrepreneurs and major corporations to celebrities and everyday people, everyone seems to be tweeting and RTing. While some view the social media portal as just another technological distraction, others are using it to make contacts, forge relationships and gain access to information that otherwise would have been unattainable through normal channels. Still, with a reported 145 million registered users (including @BlackEnterprise and our staff of thought leaders) it can be a chore to sift through the Twitter chatter to find the right people to connect with. Well, BlackEnterprise.com has the 4/11 on 11 key people you should follow on Twitter if you’re serious about business. RT that!

4/11: 11 People You Should Follow on Twitter Now!

If you're serious about business in the 21st century these are a few people you need to connect with ASAP

If you’re serious about business in the 21st century these are a few people you…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: April 15, 2011 Tags: 4/11, A. Michelle Blakeley, Brent Leary, Darren Scott Monroe, Hajj Flemings, Jeff Braithwaite, Lincoln Steffens, Lynette Khalfani, Maisha Walker, Marshawn Evans, Ramon Ray, Richelle Shaw, Social media, Twitter

We all could use more ways to save money. And why not conserve the earth while doing it? Here are a few ways you can conserve energy -- and cut expenses -- by being eco-friendly.

4/11: 11 Ways to Save the Earth — And Cut Costs

Tips for being eco-friendly and frugal

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: April 13, 2011 Tags: Earth conservation, energy conservation, Energy Star, Green, green office equipment

Some only know Stanley "MC Hammer" Burrell for his Grammy award-winning legacy as a pioneering performer in hip-hop and pop culture. Others remember him more for his infamous financial woes and stints on reality TV. But don't put this entrepreneur and social media advocate in a box. He's kept the superstar momentum going in recent years with his dance community Web portal, DanceJam, and the founding of Alchemist Management, a mixed martial arts management company. Hammer's also reinvented himself as a social networking mogul (with more than 2 million Twitter followers), carving out yet another niche in his diverse career with high impact and visibility. An avid reader and sought-after speaker—having lectured at Oxford and Wharton and will be speaking this year at Black Enterprise's Entrepreneurs Conference in Atlanta (May 22-25), Hammer knows a thing or two about expanding one's knowledge of how to connect with audiences and use technology as a lucrative tool. BlackEnterprise.com caught up with the social media whiz on his favorite book picks for social media success.

MC Hammer’s Top 5 Books For Social Media Success

The legendary hip-hop pioneer and social media advocate shares his favorite books

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: April 12, 2011 Tags: Alchemist Management, DanceJam, favorite books, literature, MC Hammer, nonfiction books, Social media, social media books, Stanley "MC Hammer" Burrell, Stanley Burrell, Technology, Twitter

8 Simple SEO Tips for The Not-So-Tech Savvy Entrepreneur

A few key tips to increase your search engine ranking without hiring an expert

How do you get prospects to your online destination? By utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: April 12, 2011 Tags: search engine optimizaton, SEO, Small Business, small business plans, Technology, Website marketability, Website Upgrades

Sheen leveraged his fame and twitter following to big bucks (Image: Getty)

Tweets For Sale: Getting Paid in 140 Characters or Less

Is it a #winning strategy or false advertisement when celebrities get paid to tweet?

By Janee Bolden

Posted: April 1, 2011 Tags: 50 Cent, Ad.Ly, advertising, Arnie Gulloy-Singh, Charlie Sheen, Chris Brown, Cristiano Ronaldo, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Facebook, H&H Imports, Kim Kardashian, Krista Thomas, NFL, San Diego Chargers, SEC, Shaun Phillips, Social media, Soulja Boy, Twitter

Patrick Jackson (left) and his Imaginary Feet co-founders, Thomas McLeod, and Emil Anticevic once created a successful app in less than 24 hours. (Image: Patrick Jackson)

How to Develop a Successful App for Apple’s App Store

Six tips from top developers on increasing downloads and making more money from mobile apps

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: March 29, 2011 Tags: Apple Inc., How To, mobile phone apps, mobile technology, Technology

Diverse Startups Connect at SXSW Technology Conference

Blacks at SXSW inspire and challenge each other to take it up a notch and launch new businesses

Blacks at SXSW inspire and challenge each other to take it up a notch and…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: March 25, 2011 Tags: business planning, business plans, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, startups, SXSW, Technology

How to Maintain Your Brand New Computer

11 tips and tools that will extend the life of your desktop or laptop

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: March 23, 2011 Tags: anti-virus, Computer maintenance, How To, Laptop, office equipment

No denying this Denali (Image: JeffCars.com)

Buyer’s Guide: GM’s Tricked-Out Truck Makes for a Luxurious Ride

The Denali brand crosses over to Acadia resulting in a hi-tech dream machine

By Jeff Fortson

Posted: March 23, 2011 Tags: Buick Enclave, Buyer's Guide, General Motors, GM, GMC Acadia Denali AWD

Tech Guide for Baby Boomers

Four ways boomers can adopt new technology to stay ahead

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: March 21, 2011 Tags: baby boomers, boomers, Technology

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