FAQ's: Your Questions Answered

We answer each and every question that comes into us. Check this list to see if your question is answered, and if not, please contact us and ask away.

Q: How are you different than other organizations?		A: After working with thousands of women and as proven entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand everything that a woman entrepreneur goes through in launching, expanding and even exiting her business. We are 100% focused on bringing value to our members in every way possible, and set out to create business building resources that will make a real impact on nurturing your ideas and building your brand. At Collective-E, we focus on the four core elements crucial to the success of your business: business strategy, public relations strategy, online presence (websites/SEO) and community. We believe that business is personal, and that there is power in the collective experience. Because of this, we have designed our offerings to harness the power of our community to propel your brand. Though not affiliated with any other business or organization, we welcome collaboration on all levels and look forward to working with other like minded groups to bring our members and theirs benefit and value.
Q: I don't live in New York. Is it worth it for me to join?		A: Absolutely. Most important to us is to bring you brand exposure at the international level, and providing you with opportunities to grow your business. We do that through a combination of PR benefits and marketing tools developed for this website. Here are the other areas where you will benefit: PUBLIC RELATIONS: Think of us as your ally in NYC promoting you with the media, key influencers and connectors. We have the strong advantage of being located in New York City, the media capital of the world. Through our networks and connections we bring our members PR Leads from across the world. ONLINE BRAND EXPOSURE: Your success is our success. We constantly work to promote you on this website either in Just Debuted, How Did You...? features, and other exclusive sections on our website. We use social outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and partnerships with other websites to bring your membership more direct exposure. FREE & DISCOUNTED TELECLASSES: We are developing more of our workshops to be held online. See our Workshop Schedule to see which classes could benefit you and your business. Most importantly, you will be participating in an international collective of female entrepreneurs who are members of a community dedicated to nurturing your ideas and building your brand!
Q: Where do you get your PR leads?		At Collective-E, we are thankful to have multiple resources for our PR Leads and opportunities we send out regularly. Not only do we draw from several media contacts that we work with on a regular basis (ranging from the Oprah Winfrey Show to Good Morning America to Lucky to Entrepreneur Magazine), but we also rely on top services that our own PR experts use to find the most updated editorial calendar, lead, and upcoming story information. We pride ourselves on developing long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with journalists, editors and producers. Beyond our leads, we also rely on stylists, television and movie studios, and top industry experts and tastemakers to bring you more opportunities to get your brand the visibility it needs. Not only are we saving you the cost of using these services or hiring a PR firm to get it to you quickly, but we will guide you every step of the way from the query we send out to the advice and tips you can access 24 hours a day online. We also invite you to our PR forums where you will find ongoing discussions about the public relations opportunities, as well as any other questions you may have about working with the media.
Q: Is my investment in Collective-E tax deductible?		A: Yes, it is considered a business expense and is tax-deductible as a Dues & Membership expense.
Q: What if I need more help on my business?		We work hard to have a membership level for all of your needs. Whether you are entering, expanding, or exiting, we offer tools, resources, connections and opportunties. If you find that Basic or Core membership isn't sufficient for your needs, we invite you to apply for membership to our Agency Experience where the founders of Collective-E will focus their full attention on you and your brand. Still need more help? Talk to us about what you need and we'll help you get it!