BootstrappingChristina DesMarais10 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 HadenThe Bootstrapper's BargainWhen Gleb Budman and his team launched Backblaze, they promised customers unlimited backup storage for $5 a month. Crazy?
BootstrappingJohn WarrillowHow 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 Kaplan3 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.
The PlaybookHow 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 Enterprises7 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 PlaybookThe 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 HoeyIs 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 MirabileThree Syndication Traps to Avoid3 rookie mistakes to avoid in angel syndication.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileAngel Syndication: Strategies To Engage Investors QuicklyEffective angel syndication is all about speed and momentum, plus a dash of scarcity.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileAngel Syndication: Three Basic Concepts for Getting StartedSyndication momentum starts with an organized plan.
PeopleCarey SmithWhat Does Grandma Know About Business Deals?Her one simple rule can keep you from getting pricked
Venture CapitalSamuel Edwards6 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.
Icons & InnovatorsJeremy GoldmanThis 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 Mirabile2016 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 Mirabile2016 Crowdfunding Rules: More Complicated Than You ThinkEquity crowdfunding has arrived. Unfortunately, it is not all it is cracked up to be.
PeopleBubba Page6 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 Than5 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 HechtStarting 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.
Venture CapitalJohn RamptonHow 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.
The PlaybookWhy 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 GoreHow to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Around the WorldHow we can celebrate International Women's Day and empower women entrepreneurs around the world.
Venture CapitalKelly Hoey5 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 Council3 Budget Sacrifices You Can Afford to MakeAvoid wasteful spending with these 3 cost-cutting measures.
The PlaybookWhy 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.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileCommon Ground - Negotiating Reasonable Deal TermsFinding the right balance with priced round deal terms is the key to getting a good deal done.
BootstrappingDanny Iny3 Ways to Instantly Pump Cash Back Into Your BusinessNeed cash now? Try one, two, or all of these ideas.
Angel InvestorsPeter Cohan9 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 MirabilePiecing the Puzzle Together: Putting Deal Terms in ContextUnderstanding priced round deal terms is much easier when you group them by concept.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileUnderstanding 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 MirabileThe 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 SeversonWhy 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 Kim8 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.
The PlaybookDaymond 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 PlaybookWhy 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 KassarHow Much Capital Do You Think You Need for Your Business?The Answer Might Be Counter-Intuitive
Up NextDev AujlaThe Rise of the ‘Lite’ IncubatorA new trend lowers the bar for turning your idea into a start up.
BootstrappingEd ZitronWant 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 MirabileMinding the Fort: Key Entrepreneur Concerns in Priced RoundsAn overview of the key issues and concerns entrepreneurs have when considering raising money.
BootstrappingUyen TangThe 7 Most Common Bootstrapping Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make During Their First YearYou may find yourself quickly burning through all your cash with these unnecessary expenses.
Venture CapitalJohn Rampton12 Essential Tips for Starting a Profitable CompanyHere are a few things that I've learned along the way that will help you to starting a more profitable business.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileArranged Marriage: How Priced Rounds Really WorkIf convertible debt causes misalignments, how are priced rounds better, and how do they really work?
Venture CapitalJason Albanese3 Things To Know Before You Raise FundingA good business leader knows that relying on others for help isn't always a sign of weakness -- especially in a company's early stages. Consider these three factors before you decide whether to bootstrap or fund your new venture.
BootstrappingWalter ChenWhy It Could Be Costing You $1,000,000 A Year To Get Your Metrics WrongIf you're calculating your own numbers, you're wasting millions.
BootstrappingAdam FridmanCrowd-Sourced Funding Can Help Your Business. It Can Also Save LivesCrowdfunding is changing lives in a big way.
Venture CapitalAdam HeitzmanKickstarter Study: What The Contender Did RightAs with any form of crowdfunding, making your business/product stand out and be appealing for investors is what separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileLesser of Two Evils: Convertible Debt or Priced Round?An investor takes a thorough look at the pros and cons of using convertible debt in start-up investment rounds.
The PlaybookWhy You Should Stay Away From Investors for as Long as PossibleKerry Diamond, editor in chief of Yahoo Food, explains why she doesn't work with investors in any of her businesses.
Angel InvestorsChristopher MirabileBasic Term Sheet MechanicsA beginners explanation of what a startup termsheet is, how it gets created and how it works.
BootstrappingMinda Zetlin5 Money Moves You Must Make NowSmart entrepreneurs take their personal finances seriously.
The PlaybookWhy Student Entrepreneurs Should Defer Instead of Dropping OutJoel Holland, founder of Video Blocks, says taking a year off from college to start his first business was the right thing to do.
BootstrappingJessica StillmanKiva Co-Founder: You Need Less Than You Think to Start a BusinessJessica Jackley, co-founder of the microlending business Kiva, shares inspirational stories that show you have everything you need to be an entrepreneur right now.
Angel InvestorsChristopher Mirabile10 Due Diligence Survival Strategies for EntrepreneursAdvanced tips for successfully navigating the investor due diligence process.
The PlaybookWhy It's a Mistake to Raise Money Too SoonJoel Holland, founder of Video Blocks, explains the drawbacks of raising money early on for your startup.
BootstrappingChristina DesMarais6 Tips on How to Self-Finance Your StartupBootstrapping allows you to grow at your own pace and frees you from the demands of investors. Here's how to do it right.
