Rani Langer-Croager, Author at Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative

Are You Ready to be CEO of Your Startup?

Rani Langer-Croager July 19, 2022 1 Comment

We’ve been working on a number of strategies that require us to name a CEO. That got me thinking about my continued reluctance to be named CEO. But as I…

Common Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid

Rani Langer-Croager July 10, 2022 No Comments

Writing a business plan is an important part of your entrepreneurial journey. In our experience, it’s also one of the most challenging things for a new business owner to do.…

How to Create Your
Elevator Pitch

Rani Langer-Croager May 23, 2022 No Comments

If you’re not familiar with the concept of an elevator pitch, it’s an overview of you and your business or business idea. It’s helpful to have an elevator pitch for…

How to Follow Up with Customer Leads

Rani Langer-Croager May 15, 2022 No Comments

You’ve received the name and contact information of someone who could be a potential customer. Now, how do you begin to convert that lead into a sale? Some of the…

Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner

Rani Langer-Croager May 8, 2022 No Comments

Last week, we looked at some warning signs that might indicate that your business might be affecting your mental health. This week, we’re sharing some tips on how you can…

Is Your Business Affecting Your Mental Health?

Rani Langer-Croager May 2, 2022 No Comments

As we’ve written about in the past, starting and growing your own business is an emotional rollercoaster. Navigating those highs and lows while shouldering the financial risk, working long hours,…

What to Do If Your Business Idea Already Exists

Rani Langer-Croager April 26, 2022 No Comments

You had an “a-ha” moment when you came up with an amazing idea for a business. You quickly looked it up on the internet to find out whether or not…

Why You Should Share Your Business Idea

Rani Langer-Croager April 17, 2022 No Comments

We often see new entrepreneurs hold on tight to their business ideas for fear that someone might steal them. This is natural, and of course, it’s important to be thoughtful…

Is a Business Plan Necessary?

Rani Langer-Croager April 11, 2022 No Comments

It seems that every businessperson has an opinion on whether a small business or startup founder should write a business plan – from “you must have one” to “they’re a…

Embrace Your Vulnerability as an Entrepreneur

Rani Langer-Croager April 4, 2022 3 Comments

Some years ago, I told a business partner that I didn’t want to be a CEO. I was terrified of being the face of an organization, where I might be…

Author: Rani Langer-Croager

Are You Ready to be CEO of Your Startup?

Common Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid

How to Create Your
Elevator Pitch

How to Follow Up with Customer Leads

Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner

Is Your Business Affecting Your Mental Health?

What to Do If Your Business Idea Already Exists

Why You Should Share Your Business Idea

Is a Business Plan Necessary?

Embrace Your Vulnerability as an Entrepreneur

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