As part of running StandOutBlogger, I spend a lot of time visiting a multitude of blogs in many different niches. A lot of them I never return to (for many reasons), but some just draw me in (usually with their content) and I end up subscribing.

So I have decided to (hopefully regularly) highlight a few blogs from a certain niche and just rave on them for a bit. And even if the niche has nothing to do with your blog - you are sure to learn a lot from their blog and their blogging style.

Being a massive fan of entrepreneurship and innovation, I have decided to start with that niche. And the blogs that I have included, I believe are leading the pack in content and delivery in the entrepreneurship niche.

The 10 Entrepreneur Blogs You Need To Follow In 2009!

QuickSprout.com

QuickSprouts would have to be one of my favourite blogs to read in any niche. It is full of challenging, real life posts that always leave me thinking about my business (my blog).

Why QuickSprouts?

• Run by Neil Patel, the co-founder of ACS, Crazy Egg, and KISSmetrics
• Neil was named a Top 100 blogger by Technorati
• Neil was also listed as a top DIGG influencer by the Wall Street Journal
• Straight to the point posts that challenge your thinking

Visit: QuickSprout.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

SmallBizTrends.com

SmallBizTrends is definately one of the biggest players in blogging FULLSTOP. With over 240k subscribers they must be doing something right!

Why SmallBizTrends.com?

• 240,000 RSS Subscribers!
• Forbes ‘Best Of The Web’ 2005 & 2008
• Entrepreneurs.About.com - #1 Most Practical Blog for Entrepreneurs
• Anita aso serves on a number of large business boards

Visit: SmallBizTrends.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

RetireAt21.com

RetireAt21 has been in my feed reader for quite some time now and especially of the last few months I have been able to network with Michael Dunlop, the founder. During this time I have seen Michaels passion and drive turn this blog into a quickly growing entrepreneur hub.

Why RetireAt21.com?

• Quality interviews with many top entrepreneurs
• A quickly growing entrepreneur forum
• An inspiring list of the top 50 Entrepreneurs under 30

Visit: RetireAt21.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

InspiredStartup.com

InspiredStartup is another new blog on my radar but definately earns it’s place on this list with Andy not only being a serial entrepreneur but also a very keen social entrepreneur.

Why InspiredStartup.com?

• Founder has invested in 13 companies and currently runs BuddyTV.com.
• Sits of 4 boards and 2 non-profits
• Incredibly inspiring posts
• Actively applying his entrepreneurial skills to help combat extreme poverty.

Visit: InspiredStartup.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

VentureHacks.com

 VentureHacks is run by a team of highly successful entrepreneurs and investors. Definately a great resource to gain from.

Why VentureHacks.com?

• The team has raised over $100million in financing
• And invested another $20million into about 12 companies
• The also provide great content and recommend some fantastic books

Visit: VentureHacks.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

GuyKawasaki.com

I don’t think I could have left Guy out of this list if I have tried. Probably more of a fun and personal blog than the rest, however Guy definately backs himself up with some thought provoking posts.

Why GuyKawasaki.com?

• Guys founded and runs a very successful venture capital company
• Has authored 9 books - most with an entrepreneurial theme
• Writes for Entrepreneur Magazine

Visit: GuyKawasaki.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

BizCrusader.com

BizCrusader is brand new in my feed but it instantly struck a chord with me due to his (John Park) straight forward, no hype posting.

Why BizCrusader?

• Author has over 18 years business experience
• Posts are based of ‘real life’  business issues
• Not afraid to ask the tought Questions!

Visit: BizCrusader.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

KillerStartups.com

KillerStartups is definately the blog to visit if you are looking for inspiration for new online ventures.

Why KillerStartups.com?

• They review 15 new startups each day
• Allows you to review each startup
• See if you can pick the next big internet venture!

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ShaboomInc.com

ShaboomInc is probably more focused on self-emplyment then on ‘entrepreneurship as such, but I added it to the list because of the content. I am a huge sucker for a personal touch in blog posts and the author does this very well.

Why ShaboomInc.com?

• A more personal look into small business
• A focus on innovation and ‘dreaming’

Visit: ShaBoomInc.com - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

 

NextBillion.net

While NextBillion is not the typical entrepreneur blog, I guess I included or that reason. The focus is not on making money for one’s self, but on entrepreneurism for positive social and environmental change in low income communities.

Why NextBillion.net?

• To inspire you to look into social entrepreneurialism
• To make you aware of issues facing people outside our backyard
• To read about the creative innovation that comes out of necessity

Visit: NextBillion.net - (Subscribe To RSS Feed)

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 I am sure you will agree, some very inspiring blogs. I’d love to hear your comments.

• Which blog is your favourite?
• Who did I forget?