MVP Development on a Founder Budget: What to Cut and What to Keep
A founder I know spent $31,000 before a single real user touched his product. Not on the core…
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Stop Fundraising Like It’s 2021: The Bootstrapped Hybrid Model Is Quietly Winning
Remember 2021? VCs were throwing term sheets at anything with a pitch deck and a Notion board. Valuations…
18 Ways to Transform Business Challenges into Funding Opportunities
Every business obstacle can become a pathway to capital if approached with the right strategy. Below are 18…
Bootstrapping Isn’t Noble – It’s Just Another Trap
There’s a reason founders romanticize suffering. You get to say you “did it all yourself.” Your startup was…
Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How
In 2023, Jackson Greathouse Fall asked ChatGPT-4 to turn $100 into “as much money as possible” ASAP, “without…
Starting a Business From Your Garage? Expect These 6 Challenges
Technology has evolved to inject true flexibility into the way we work and made some aspects of being…
How Can Your Business Grow Without Venture Capital? 15 Strategies.
Exploring ways to expand a business without relying on venture capital can be a game-changer for many entrepreneurs.…
This Entrepreneur Shares How She Bootstrapped Her Startup (and How You Can, Too)
There are several different ways a startup founder might fund his or her business, including series funding, crowdfunding,…
3 Resources Bootstrappers Need to Overcome Common Challenges
There are many ways to grow a successful business, and bootstrapping, while not necessarily en vogue, is what…
Secrets of Bootstrapping From an Entrepreneur Who Leveraged his 401(k)
If you’ve never bootstrapped a business, you’re going to need to be prepared for the unexpected. I learned…
7 Creative Financing Options for New Businesses and Startups
It takes money to make money. But financing isn’t always easy — especially if you’re the proud founder…
What You Must Know Before Raising Investment for Your Business
The following is excerpted from “Investor Ready,” courtesy of Julie Barber, CEO of Spark! Consulting www.areyouinvestorready.co.uk Before you…
5 Reasons Why Bootstrapping Your Business Helps Improve Customer Service
Brands have always waged war over customers’ attention, trust and loyalty. They’ve competed on just about everything —…
5 Leading Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Advice for Bootstrapping a Business
About 42 percent of startups fail because there’s no market need for their product, and almost 30 percent don’t make…
The Art of Bootstrapping: How to Start a Business with Little to No Money
Bootstrapping is a term that has long been applied to entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process. According to Dictionary.com,…
6 Funding Ideas for a First-Time Startup Founder
Finding cash for your new business venture may seem like a daunting task. With some high-profile startups boasting…
Is Venture Capital The Right Choice For Your Startup? Maybe. Here’s Why
Not every company is one that can be backed by venture capital. Pursuing venture capital investment in your…
Why Transparency Should Be a Key Pillar of Your Business Strategy
As entrepreneurs, we all love a good challenge. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t bother trying to start a business…
3 Tips For Bootstrapping Your Business Like a Boss
A couple of years ago, I shared my story of how I bootstrapped the purchase of my small…
The 5 Best Ways to Fund Your Startup This Year
While it would be cool to pitch for investment on “Shark Tank,” not everybody can, or needs to.…