Social entrepreneurs bring new and innovative solutions to social problems. To be successful, the best social entrepreneurs are constantly learning and updating their knowledge base. Although Twitter is a great promotional tool, it is also an incredible learning tool.  Below we’ve determined the 12 most active and informative hashtags every growing social entrepreneur should follow:

#Startups

A collection of all things startup. Advice and articles about topics from pitching investors to interacting with customers, and everything inbetween.

#SocialBusiness

Discussion of using social media for business, building communities, and spirited disagreements about what works and what doesn’t.

#SocialGood

This hashtag is the point where social media and meets mission-driven businesses and philanthropists. Discussion about how to use the internet to get your audiences to focus on your cause.

#SocialChange

Discussion of all things cause driven, both within and outside of the business community.

#CSR

Short for “Corporate Social Responsibility”. #CSR offers articles and insights into how major players in the business world are making a positive impact.

#ImpInv

Short for Impact Investing. News and discussion about where the big investments are making an impact in the mission-driven business community.

#Marketing and #Sales

At the core, we’re all in the marketing and sales business. You can lose yourself for hours in #Marketing and #Sales, reading the latest on how to put your brand on the map and actually make money.

#IRChat

Short for Investor Relations Chat. A great hashtag for young entrepreneurs learning how to interact with investors and keep them engaged with your business.

#Leadership

Insight into what it takes to be a great leader and the inspiration to get you there with your startup.

#StartupSchool

Resources to help young entrepreneurs gain the knowledge to take the next step in running their businesses.

#StartupLife

A look into the minds of the individuals running many of the top, and the bottom, young startups around the world. Often great for insight. Always great for a laugh.

#YourName

If you follow no other hashtag, you have to follow yourself. Your customers are talking about you on Twitter. Don’t miss out on what they’re saying.

Did we miss a great one? Add your own in the comments below.

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