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How to Keep Cash Flowing When Everything Else Feels Uncertain

Rani Langer-Croager March 15, 2026 No Comments

Cash flow is such an important topic for business owners, and right now, cash flow pressure is especially intense with costs rising, supply chains shifting, and policy changes creating new…

Why Asking for Support is a Strategy Right Now

Rani Langer-Croager March 1, 2026 No Comments

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…

The Power of Entrepreneurs Right Now

Rani Langer-Croager February 16, 2026 No Comments

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.…

How Much Money Do I Need to Raise?

Rani Langer-Croager March 14, 2023 No Comments

In our Funding a Business Course, we look at how to assess whether you are ready to raise money for your business. Knowing how much money you need to raise…

Are You Ready to Raise Money for Your Business?

Rani Langer-Croager February 6, 2023 1 Comment

When we interview entrepreneurs for our entrepreneurship education and advising programs, we ask them about their biggest challenge in starting their business. The answer is almost always funding. We hear,…

Guide to Getting Started on Your Business’ Financial Forecast

Rani Langer-Croager January 23, 2023 No Comments

Many entrepreneurs struggle to put together the numbers, or financial forecast, for their business. However, understanding your business’ financial outlook is a critical component to making sound strategic business decisions;…

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…

Is Your Business Idea the Right One?

Rani Langer-Croager January 18, 2022 No Comments

As an entrepreneurial person, you probably have no shortage of business ideas. It’s not difficult to come up with potentially great business opportunities. But, starting a business is challenging and…

Is Starting a Business Right for Me?

Rani Langer-Croager August 8, 2021 No Comments

If you’ve ever considered starting your own business, you may have wondered if that’s the right thing for you to do. While starting a business has its rewards, it’s not…

How to Keep Cash Flowing When Everything Else Feels Uncertain

Why Asking for Support is a Strategy Right Now

The Power of Entrepreneurs Right Now

How Much Money Do I Need to Raise?

Are You Ready to Raise Money for Your Business?

Guide to Getting Started on Your Business’ Financial Forecast

Is a Business Plan Necessary?

Embrace Your Vulnerability as an Entrepreneur

Is Your Business Idea the Right One?

Is Starting a Business Right for Me?

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