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Do you own a small business? Are you having a hard time understanding Twitter? Here's a great list to kickstart your way to joining Twitterville.

I'd add these tips:

1. It's just a conversation
2. Start by saying hi and introducing yourself (build a profile)
3. Listen more than you tweet.
4. Make it, tweets, about them...your followers.

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