United Kingdom, Jan. 29 -- Beyonce has encouraged Teyana Taylor to "invest in [herself]".

The 35-year-old star has known Beyonce, 44, since she was a teenager, and Teyana has always been happy to receive advice from her showbiz pal.

Speaking to People, Teyana recalled being told: "Invest in yourself. Don't take it personal. This is a business."

The singer choreographed the video for Beyonce's 2006 single Ring the Alarm - but Teyana admits that she didn't understand the music business during her younger years.

She shared: "I definitely came in the business at a time where I went into everything with my heart, and I didn't understand certain things, and I would go to her and she's just like, 'Don't take it personal.' My mom would tell m...