The gender pay gap is not news to anyone. Men have always been paid more than women, and in modern times this discrepancy continues despite assurances that equality has prevailed.
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Boss Mindset: What Is My Work Worth?
Dec 01, 2023
When you work for others, you have the luxury (or crutch) of only having compensation conversations with your boss.
Independent workers have to own their worth in a way that people who “work...
Freelancing Is More Secure Than Your Day Job
Jan 31, 2022
Most people believe that being employed by someone else is the most stable and consistent way to provide for themselves and their families. That’s one of the main reasons that the vast...
Four Ways to Reboot Your Business Model
Dec 27, 2021
There are as many types of solopreneur business models as there are solopreneurs. When you work for yourself, by yourself, you can reinvent what you do whenever you want.
That’s...
When You're Addicted to Entrepreneurship Success Has Nothing to Do with Money
Jul 26, 2021
Entrepreneurship is a risky business. (Pun intended.)
About 20% of businesses will close in their first year and only 50% will survive past the five-year mark.
And that’s just the actual...
I Haven't Worked 40 Hours a Week in Years…and I Don't Feel Guilty About It
Apr 05, 2021
One of the main reasons I decided to work for myself was because I was sick of people telling me how much to work, when to work, and where to work.
I sat at a desk for eight hours a day, even...
How Working for Myself Helped Me Take Control
Oct 23, 2020
Control is a big deal for me. It is one of the key drivers of my life.
Before I worked for myself I felt controlled by circumstances instead of controlling them. Most of my time was controlled...
When to charge an hourly vs. a flat rate
Oct 08, 2020
Both freelancers and those hiring them think about work in terms of hourly rate even when a flat rate has been negotiated. In some instances thinking only about money per hour negates the...
Build your business around what you love
Sep 15, 2020
Flexibility and control over your work and life are some of the greatest gifts of entrepreneurship. The problem is that many freelancers, consultants, and small business owners have a hard time...
Get Paid What You Deserve
Aug 02, 2020
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, knowing what to ask for when it comes to compensation is tricky. You don’t want to seem entitled, you don’t want to lose out to...
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Sarah Duran
Founder and CEO
I've designed and led projects for a variety of organizations, helped businesses refine systems and processes, and provided support to educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I have a passion for helping people and organizations reach their highest potential.
