What We Do
“It’s one thing to start a business,
it’s another thing to build a business.”
– Meegan Kriley-Mackay, Collaborative Element Organizer (CEO)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of opening, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years.
Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more! Some of the common reasons businesses fail include business planning problems, expanding too fast, and lack of a marketing budget. We want to change that for new businesses. Don’t let your business become just another statistic!
As a new business owner, you have many decisions to make.
Becoming a member of One Degree Collaboration provides you with a path to finding solutions to common business problems:
- Knowledge: What information do you need to build a business?
Strategic planning, writing a business plan, marketing, admin, accounting, bookkeeping, HR, Talent acquisition/recruiting, skills sets, specialties, social media, branding, PR, sales, pricing, lead generation, online presence, online strategy operations, service, delivery, product growth, product patenting, work life balance, professional development, insurance, banking legal, non verbal communications, sales pitch, elevator pitch, content management - Networks: Who do I need to know to make my business successful?
What individuals, companies, organizations or non-profits can I connect with for additional knowledge about my business at the local, state, national level? - Resources: What resources are available in our community for business help?
- Tools: What tools will help my particular business’s success?
Online platforms, building products, task management software, CRM, Accounting Software, Systems, Spreadsheets, Templates, Documentation, Video Conferencing, Cloud, Sharing, Google, Vocabulary specific to your , Business Coaching, Mentorship, Teaching about small business development, Sharing
core values
Relationship Centered
We are experts at connecting people and ideas. We believe in creating meaningful, purposeful, and long-lasting relationships that are based on the highest standards of ethics and authentic enthusiasm for Vetrepreneur success.
Relentless Learners
We are intrinsically motivated to foster and develop a thirst for learning in ourselves and others. We have an ambitious drive to find new solutions and add value for our clients, our company, ourselves and our community.
Creatively Disciplined
We value the freedom and encouragement to think creatively and share innovative ideas in a self-directed and team-supported environment. We are disciplined and accountable, which enables ideas to be implemented and goals achieved.
Outcome Driven
We strategically align our actions to achieve measurable results. This allows us to be proactive and dedicated in reaching our goals and help others reach theirs.
core values
Relationship Centered
We are resourceful at connecting people and ideas. We believe in creating meaningful, purposeful, and long-lasting relationships that are based on the highest standards of ethics and authentic enthusiasm for Vetrepreneur success.
Relentless Learners
We are intrinsically motivated to foster and develop a thirst for learning in ourselves and others. We have an ambitious drive to find new solutions and add value for our clients, our company, ourselves and our community.
Creatively Disciplined
We value the freedom and encouragement to think creatively and share innovative ideas in a self-directed and team-supported environment. We are disciplined and accountable, which enables ideas to be implemented and goals achieved.
Outcome Driven
We strategically align our actions to achieve measurable results. This allows us to be proactive and dedicated in reaching our goals and help others reach theirs.
“It’s not just WHAT you know or WHO you know, it’s WHO KNOWS YOU!”
– Meegan Kriley-Mackay, Collaborative Element Organizer (CEO)
“It’s not just WHAT you know or WHO you know, it’s WHO KNOWS YOU!”
– Meegan Kriley-Mackay, Collaborative Element Organizer (CEO)
Why are building connections crucial in starting & growing your business?
New connections lead to new business and new connections mean new prospects and ultimately new clients. New connections can also:
- Result in new referrals: connections are human beings who look out for each other and make introductions to each other because they believe in each other and like to help one another.
- Open doors for you: they give you advantages you might otherwise not have access to, opening doors of opportunities that prior would have never existed.
- Share best practices: they give you tips and tricks to managing your company more effectively, managing your teams, or making financial decisions.
- Become strategic partners, investors, and acquisition or merger candidates: the majority of new partnerships, capital investments, and merger candidates come from connections and referrals.
- Introduce you to new customers, partners, key advisors and employees to help your company grow: trusted connections can not only share their experience about what you have to do, but also introduce you to new connections to help you learn and improve your business.
Why are building connections crucial in starting & growing your business?
New connections lead to new business and new connections mean new prospects and ultimately new clients. New connections can also:
- Result in new referrals: connections are human beings who look out for each other and make introductions to each other because they believe in each other and like to help one another.
- Open doors for you: they give you advantages you might otherwise not have access to, opening doors of opportunities that prior would have never existed.
- Share best practices: they give you tips and tricks to managing your company more effectively, managing your teams, or making financial decisions.
- Become strategic partners, investors, and acquisition or merger candidates: the majority of new partnerships, capital investments, and merger candidates come from connections and referrals.
- Introduce you to new customers, partners, key advisors and employees to help your company grow: trusted connections can not only share their experience about what you have to do, but also introduce you to new connections to help you learn and improve your business.
Why are building connections crucial in starting & growing your business?
New connections lead to new business and new connections mean new prospects and ultimately new clients. New connections can also:
- Result in new referrals: connections are human beings who look out for each other and make introductions to each other because they believe in each other and like to help one another.
- Open doors for you: they give you advantages you might otherwise not have access to, opening doors of opportunities that prior would have never existed.
- Share best practices: they give you tips and tricks to managing your company more effectively, managing your teams, or making financial decisions.
- Become strategic partners, investors, and acquisition or merger candidates: the majority of new partnerships, capital investments, and merger candidates come from connections and referrals.
- Introduce you to new customers, partners, key advisors and employees to help your company grow: trusted connections can not only share their experience about what you have to do, but also introduce you to new connections to help you learn and improve your business.
TOGETHER WE CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR TEAM, AND YOURSELF.
Whenever you’re ready to talk, send us an email or give us a call. We would love to invite you over to see our facility and the events we are offering each quarter. Get out of your office to gain a new perspective and new connection!