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Why Asking for Support is a Strategy Right Now

Right now, small business owners are navigating rising costs, supply chain uncertainty, policy whiplash, and workforce disruptions — often all at once. On top of that, many of us are still conditioned to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. It isn’t. It’s one of the smartest business moves you can make. […]

How to Build Business Resilience

Rani Langer-Croager
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February 22nd, 2026

We’re living through one of the most challenging economic and political environments small business owners have faced in years. Immigration enforcement is disrupting businesses and entire communities. Trade policy is in flux, with tar...

Entrepreneurial Journey

The Power of Entrepreneurs Right Now

Rani Langer-Croager
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February 16th, 2026

Anyone keeping up with the news knows we’re living through a turbulent moment. Costs are rising, supply chains are unstable, workers are being displaced, and communities are being torn apart. The extractive economic model – the one th...

Getting Started

Planning During Uncertain Times

Rani Langer-Croager
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February 4th, 2026

It’s that time of the year when many business owners, including ourselves, are planning for the year. But, how do you plan for a year when there continues to be so much uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy, immigration enforcement, i...

Business Planning

Recession Proof Your Business

Rani Langer-Croager
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January 21st, 2026

With the increasing number of headlines pointing to a potential recession, we’ve had several business owners ask us how they can protect their businesses. Based on the last recession, we know that freelancers, small businesses and startups ...

Business Retention

Reduce Your Stress with These Tips for Managing Your Business’ Cash Flow

Rani Langer-Croager
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January 14th, 2026

We’ve shared how to analyze your business’ cash flow. Since this is such an important topic for business owners, we are continuing our discussion this week with some tips on how to manage and maintain healthy cash flow in your business. Ge...

Building Capacity

Start the Year Off by Organizing Your Business

Rani Langer-Croager
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January 7th, 2026

Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is a great time to get organized in your business and prepare for the rest of the year. We’re sharing some tips on how to get organized for the year. Reflect on Last Year Start by asking yourself an...

Building Capacity

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business

Rani Langer-Croager
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December 31st, 2025

As a business owner, the beginning of the year is an exciting time. It brings an opportunity to reflect on what’s worked and what hasn’t, and resolve to make improvements to set your business on a path to success. We’ve compiled some resolu...

Thinking Holistically

How to Prepare Your Business for Your Vacation

Rani Langer-Croager
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December 17th, 2025

As a business owner, it’s hard to find the time to take a vacation. Even if you are able to find the time, it can be difficult to take a real vacation where you relax and intentionally release yourself from business concerns. But, vacation ...

Thinking Holistically

Support Small Businesses this Holiday Season

Rani Langer-Croager
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December 10th, 2025

As we approach the end of this year, let us not forget how important the holiday season is for our beloved local small businesses. Given that many are already stretched so thin, we would like to share a few ways you can impact your communit...

Community Impact