Pay Equity. Our Inner Dialogue

Pay Equity. Our Inner Dialogue

Setting better rates—our own part in pay parity / pay equity—starts with looking inward at our own self-worth, so that we are unapologetic in setting our rates (among other things). I believe my role is to help women (or anyone doubting) start that inner dialogue from a place of, "yes! Why not me?!" — Crystal-Marie Sealy, MBA, Mom. Let's see if anything here moves you to be more comfortable with higher pricing. ❤️

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Money, well-being and the feminine professional

Money, well-being and the feminine professional

Here is why a clear pricing strategy matters for service professionals. Product industries have clearer, tangible lines in the sand about cost of production, salaries and overhead. It's why you won't dare go to a grocery and expect to get that head of lettuce if you're a penny short. Knowledge industries, however, are not so clear. Read on to see where well-being and the feminine come in.

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Hired: Director, Business Development (Part-time, Remote EST/EDT)

Hired: Director, Business Development (Part-time, Remote EST/EDT)

Welcome to business that honours you. As your client, here's what I'm looking for. 

Client philosophy: We only want clients who know they need and value what's offered, so they're ready to invest their time, energy and money to get results.

As Director, Business Development, you will identify client leads, pitch services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts, based on the client philosophy above. Keep reading!

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When clients don't pay | Get paying clients

When clients don't pay | Get paying clients

Clients Who Don't Pay. What qualifies a client as "one who generally doesn't pay"? This post doesn't seek to marginalize those who've truly fallen on hard times, but generally pay. It focuses on those who consistently do this, and suggestions on how to safeguard against them.

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