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Sara Mobarhanfard business and leadership coach for certified coaches

How To Become Self-employed In Switzerland : Business Resources For Women Entrepreneurs

15/09/2022
Entrepreneurship in Switzerland

A comprehensive list of the business resources I used as an entrepreneur to start a business as an expat in Switzerland.

10 lessons I learned after 4 years of self-employment in Switzerland

On the 1st anniversary of launching my coaching business and 4th anniversary of being self-employed I am sharing some of the lessons I learned along the entrepreneurship journey.

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