The Business Collective | From Employee to Entrepreneur: Own Your Own Business

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. It’s risky, it’s stressful and the success rate for new businesses isn’t all that encouraging. So, why do people become entrepreneurs? Usually, it’s because they find that simply working a job just isn’t enough. They need to challenge themselves, test ideas, and take control. Working for someone else can’t satisfy that kind […]

You already know that having a prominent online presence supported by an effective SEO strategy is indispensable. People are searching for your business, and you need to make sure they find you online. The internet, however, is a virtually endless resource with millions of search inquiries leading consumers to different places. More than often, an […]

Managing a business without funds hinders your competitive advantage significantly, leaving you at the mercy of every crisis. A new company can grow as the economy improves, but you need real capital to make that happen. Your company’s credit profile is one of your greatest assets: It lets you access better lease terms and loans […]

To achieve success, building your brand should be a daily exercise – and not only for owners and management, but everyone on your team. In this episode, Terry discusses some ways you can build your personal brand as well as ways to influence others within your business to build theirs. The more personal exposure you […]

If we are going to have equality in the workplace and beyond, negotiation skills are extremely important. In any field or context, women can use negotiating tips that will assist them as an employee, an entrepreneur, and personally. In this episode of the Business Collective Podcast, Terry discusses the top ten negotiating tips for women […]

In the re-launch of the Business Collective Podcast, Terry Fletcher talks about what it takes to be an SME (Subject Matter Expert) and how to channel that into entrepreneurship. Also, do you have that professional “headshot” yet? It’s time. (If you’re a photographer, maybe this is your niche!) You can subscribe to our podcasts via: […]

We all know the year 2020 presented the world with a number of challenges in the entrepreneurial space. Whether you are a small business owner, or run a large enterprise, the following are the 15 things to avoid as an entrepreneur in the year 2021. You can subscribe to our podcasts via: Apple Podcasts – […]

Thousands of people ask this question every day: “What is the best business to start with little money?” In this episode of the Business Collective Podcast, Terry shares what she believes should be your top three choices if you are attempting to start a business but have little capital to back it up. Note : All […]

If you use social media in your career, it can be difficult to navigate the tenuous balance between professional and personal social media use. And, yes, the categories often overlap. In this episode, we’ll discuss the balancing act that is the dichotomy between personal and professional social media and tips to make sure you protect […]

Once in a while, you need to stop and smell your roses: not only is it good for you, it will motivate you to plant even more. If you continue to compare your success to others you’ll lose. Start looking at what you already have and you may find you are more successful than you […]