BootstrappingChristina DesMarais 10 Extreme Bootstrapping IdeasPutting every dollar you make back into your company, and not your pocket, can be brutal. These cost-saving tips can help.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden The Bootstrapper's BargainWhen Gleb Budman and his team launched Backblaze, they promised customers unlimited backup storage for $5 a month. Crazy?
BootstrappingJohn Warrillow How Not to Be the Next Bloodhound TechnologiesBloodhound sold for $82.5 million -- and the original founders got $36,000. Six things you need to ask yourself before you take venture investment.
BootstrappingElle Kaplan 3 Reasons Bootstrapping Has Been Crucial to My BusinessI knew exactly what I wanted when I started my business. And what I just wouldn't tolerate.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch Covid-19 Decimated the Fitness Industry, but Some Founders See It as Opportunity KnockingFitness entrepreneurs are planning for post-pandemic now. What that will look like is still very much a question.
Peak PerformanceJames Atamian04:31 How This YouTube Star Turned a Crisis Into a Cooking EmpireAndrew Rea's "Binging With Babish" cooking channel has more than 6 million subscribers. Getting there meant he had to confront his depression and make a "catastrophic change" in his life.
BootstrappingDavid Finkel The Real Cost of Starting a Business (It's Much Less Than You Think)One of the most common and damaging misconceptions in the business world.
BootstrappingMarla Tabaka Bootstrapping Your Startup? Take These 6 Early Steps to Boost Your Company's ValuationTaking shortcuts can cause irreparable damage to your business. These tips from a valuation expert will help ensure your company's future value.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:13 This Founder Scored a 'Shark Tank' Deal by Refusing to Take No for an AnswerLisa Nguyen is the co-founder of Baubles + Soles, a line of interchangeable footwear for kids. After all five 'Shark Tank' judges rejected her company's pitch, Nguyen still walked away with a deal. Here's how she did it.
Founders ProjectChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How This Founder Went From $411 in the Bank to a $23 Million Flower PowerhouseChristina Stembel was dedicated to bootstrapping her floral bouquets business and upending the industry. But how could she do it with $411 in her bank account?
BootstrappingRobbie Abed 5 Ways to Bootstrap PR for Your Next Startup5 Ways to Bootstrap Attention for your Next Startup - Lessons from a serial product creator.
BootstrappingGuadalupe Gonzalez 5 Giant Companies That Bootstrapped Their Way to SuccessSome savvy entrepreneurs have have grown now well-known businesses despite eschewing funding from outside investors.
MoneyDamon Brown 3 Ways to Startup Success Without Big-Time FundingOutside investment sounds romantic, but it isn't always required for your startup to succeed. Consider these other, arguably better routes to success.
The Playbook01:05 How Bootstrapping Propelled This Company to SuccessMelody McCloskey, founder of StyleSeat, describes why starting her company in her engineer's house actually helped make it a success.
BootstrappingSpringboard Enterprises 7 Tips for Bootstrapping to Success in a Niche MarketGet the scoop on how to go niche on a budget, by Kristy Ouwerkerk, founder and CEO of Veilability.
The Playbook01:26 The Biggest Advantage of Bootstrapping Your BusinessAna Flores, founder of Latina Bloggers Connect, explains why there's often a tradeoff between fast growth and control over your business.
BootstrappingKelly Hoey Is Swiping And Taping The Right Credit Strategy For Business Success?Credit cards may be a handy source of financing, however small business owners should proceed with a cautious eye on their long-term credit score.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Three Syndication Traps to Avoid3 rookie mistakes to avoid in angel syndication.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Angel Syndication: Strategies To Engage Investors QuicklyEffective angel syndication is all about speed and momentum, plus a dash of scarcity.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Angel Syndication: Three Basic Concepts for Getting StartedSyndication momentum starts with an organized plan.
PeopleCarey Smith What Does Grandma Know About Business Deals?Her one simple rule can keep you from getting pricked
Venture CapitalSamuel Edwards 6 Tips for Successfully Funding a FranchiseThere are a variety of options that may work for you. The key is to figure out which one fits your situation best.
Inc.'s Rising StarsElizabeth Gore 5 Vital Ways to Boost Women in TechnologyCreating opportunities that allow women in STEM to scale their businesses.
BootstrappingDamon Brown Why You'll Be Bootstrapping Your Next StartupChanges in funding and public opinion mean that it will be more difficult to get outside backing for your next big idea.
MoneyJohn Rampton Need to Make Some Extra Money? Here Are 30 Side Jobs You Can TryThese are some of the easiest ways to make money on the side after a day's work.
Icons & InnovatorsJeremy Goldman This Startup’s Kickstarter is Celebrating Earth Week by Building (Literally) the FutureWhy Green Built's audacious goal for a hemp-based home is days away from the possibility of being funded.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile 2016 Crowdfunding Rules: How the Restrictions Work and Why It MattersCrowdfunding is at hand but unfortunately, it may not be time for startups to celebrate just yet. Here's why.
Venture CapitalChristopher Mirabile 2016 Crowdfunding Rules: More Complicated Than You ThinkEquity crowdfunding has arrived. Unfortunately, it is not all it is cracked up to be.
PeopleBubba Page 6 Easy Tools to Start Your Business TodayThanks to steadily diminishing middle class wages and recent advances in technology, more individuals than ever are setting out on their own to become freelancers or start their own business.
BootstrappingCynthia Than 5 Reasons You Should Build a Small Business ,  Not a StartupThe allure of startups and why most people should choose to be small-business owners instead.
BootstrappingJared Hecht Starting a Business? Here Are 3 Debt Financing Options You Should ConsiderHere are three debt financing alternatives you should consider as you launch your brand-new business.
MoneyJohn Rampton 30 Easy Ways to Make Money on the Side This YearWhether it's starting your own business or working a part-time gig, here are the best ways to earn the extra cash you need.
Venture CapitalJohn Rampton How Your Company Can Survive the Funding CrunchHere are a few tips I've learned to help my company survive during a time when money isn't so easily raised.
WirePeter Cohan 6 Money-Saving Secrets From Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, and Jeff BezosThese three icons of entrepreneurship offer six money-saving lessons that ordinary people can use to save and grow more of what they already have.
The Playbook01:20 Why You Shouldn't Confuse Success With the Amount of Money You RaiseDave Whorton, founder of the Tugboat Group, explains why some founders are eschewing venture capital in favor of building healthy 'evergreen' companies.
Icons & InnovatorsElizabeth Gore How to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Around the WorldHow we can celebrate International Women's Day and empower women entrepreneurs around the world.
Venture CapitalKelly Hoey 5 Reasons to Bootstrap Your StartupStartups look for investors to gain the resources they need to move forward (not to mention, getting a Silicon Valley VC on the cap table is likely to give entrepreneurs a huge ego boost). But are startups missing out by not bootstrapping?
BootstrappingYoung Entrepreneur Council 3 Budget Sacrifices You Can Afford to MakeAvoid wasteful spending with these 3 cost-cutting measures.
The Playbook00:46 Why Most Small Business Owners Should Kiss Venture Capital GoodbyeJJ Ramberg, co-founder of goodshop.com, explains why bootstrapping and alternative funding sources are the most realistic options for the majority of small business owners in America.
Personal FinanceJohn Rampton 8 Frugal Habits That Will Make You a MillionaireWhile becoming a millionaire rarely occurs overnight, it's still an achievable dream if you work hard and use these habits.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Common Ground - Negotiating Reasonable Deal TermsFinding the right balance with priced round deal terms is the key to getting a good deal done.
BootstrappingDanny Iny 3 Ways to Instantly Pump Cash Back Into Your BusinessNeed cash now? Try one, two, or all of these ideas.
Angel InvestorsPeter Cohan 9 Important Money Tips That Will Help Your Company GrowAt the start of every year, it's important to be thinking about your next strategy to raise the capital needed to reach your startup's growth goals.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Piecing the Puzzle Together: Putting Deal Terms in ContextUnderstanding priced round deal terms is much easier when you group them by concept.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Understanding the Investor's Perspective in Priced RoundsMaking sense of out the many issues is actually pretty easy when you understand the concepts the issues cluster around.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile The Valuation Trap: Pricing Your Deal StrategicallyA high early valuation on your start-up is often not a good thing. This article explains why.
Venture CapitalDana Severson Why My Fart App is No Longer FundableJust a few short years ago, you could raise a million or more with just an idea. The market has changed, raising the bar for crappy apps.
BootstrappingLeonard Kim 8 Tips Entrepreneurs Can Learn From The TV Show Top ChefTake a cue from America's hit culinary show to become a better entrepreneur. David Feller of Yummly shares how.
Economic OutlookPeter Cohan 16 Trends That'll Hit Your Business in 2016The New Year is almost upon us. Here are 16 trends from which you can profit in 2016.
The Playbook01:25 Daymond John: Why Being Broke Can Be a Blessing in DisguiseDaymond John, founder of FUBU, explains why staying scrappy and creative can have a big payoff.
The Playbook02:21 Why FUBU Founder Daymond John Was Turned Down for a Loan by 27 BanksDaymond John, founder of FUBU, explains why first-time founders need to explore their options and seek out unconventional financing opportunities.
Venture CapitalAmi Kassar How Much Capital Do You Think You Need for Your Business?The Answer Might Be Counter-Intuitive
The Future of WorkDev Aujla The Rise of the ‘Lite’ IncubatorA new trend lowers the bar for turning your idea into a start up.
BootstrappingEd Zitron Want To Sell A Lot More? Charge A Little Less (And Do Better)While the race to the bottom can be dangerous, it can also be a great way to expand your reach and rake in revenue
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile Minding the Fort: Key Entrepreneur Concerns in Priced RoundsAn overview of the key issues and concerns entrepreneurs have when considering raising money.