Twitter For Small Businesses: Save Time Doing It

Leyl Master Black says the big problem with Twitter is the time it takes to do it well. Black's time-saving tips for small business users include following other people's lists, cutting clutter with microlists and automating as many routine processes as possible.

"While many small businesses have started using Twitter in their marketing, finding the time to do it right can be a struggle. According to recent research by R2integrated, the No. 1 barrier to entry into social media for businesses is lack of time and resources.

Here are seven Twitter tricks from the pros that allow you to spend less time on the mechanics and more time engaging."