# Small Biz Social Media The Sprouter Online Commmunity is Twitter for Entrepreneurs By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouter-online-commmunity References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/life_hacks/sprouter/) & [sprouter](http://www.sprouter.com/) Shake your fist at [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replymore) as much as you want but we can’t deny that the Twitter model has its uses. Case in point: the Sprouter online community, a [Canadian startup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur), is applying the concept to help small business owners. Essentially, the Sprouter online community invites entrepreneurs to share, support and collaborate with each other through common goals and business topics. The Sprouter online community founder and CEO, Sarah Prevette, sheds light on the basis behind their Twitter-inspired platform: > The power of social networking by individuals has been made more than evident, and Sprouter is striving to create that same sense of community and sharing for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs face struggles on a daily basis—from how to get funding to the best business tools to use. Sprouter can provide the forum for real-time networking and collaboration so everyone can benefit from mistakes and successes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Networking:** The trend towards real-time networking platforms like Sprouter provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate in real-time, fostering a sense of community. - **Social Media for Entrepreneurs:** The rise of social media platforms tailored specifically for entrepreneurs, like Sprouter, offers new avenues for business owners to connect, support, and collaborate with each other. - **Community-driven Platforms:** The emergence of community-driven platforms like Sprouter highlights the growing demand for online spaces where entrepreneurs can share knowledge, seek advice, and build meaningful connections. ### Where This Applies - **Social Networking:** The social networking industry can leverage the concept of real-time networking platforms like Sprouter to create innovative solutions for niche communities, such as entrepreneurs. - **Entrepreneurship:** The entrepreneurship industry can utilize social media platforms tailored for entrepreneurs, like Sprouter, to enhance networking and collaboration among business owners. - **Online Community:** The online community industry can explore the potential of community-driven platforms like Sprouter to create specialized forums and spaces for various professional groups, including entrepreneurs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zenpreneur-community.md) - [Marketing Social Advocacy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-tree.md) - [Entrepreneur Support Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-cafe.md) - [Micro SaaS Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerstower.md) - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-startup-ecosystem.md) - [Entrepreneurial Community Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturepals.md) - [Indie Hacker Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starters-lab.md) - [Social Media-Building Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replymore.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md)