Stories and inspiration from bootstrapped startups around the world
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10 lessons on bootstrapping a $200m business | Patrick Campbell (ProfitWell)
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5 Predictions for 2023 Following the Downward Spiral in Tech
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With markets down over 30%, what's next in 2023, and how do we prepare for the recession?3 months ago
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Entrepreneurs deal with failure everyday. But how many startups fail across different industries and sectors?3 months ago
Bootstrapping fosters stability and efficiency
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It’s a mentality that forces you to focus on what’s important and ignore vanity metrics, argues Yoni Tserruya, Co-founder and CEO of Lusha4 months ago
Twitter, FTX and Theranos: The unravelling of tech messiahs
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The last few weeks have not been good for the messiahs of the tech industry.4 months ago
Why Founders Should Capitalise on the Freedom of Bootstrapping
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That freedom will allow you to build a profitable business on your own terms.5 months ago
How to build a startup with no money
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Have you ever thought about starting a new business but had a fear of how to fund it without money? Don’t worry: here’s your solution. I’ve6 months ago
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We've looked at the 5 most popular funding methods bootstrapped SaaS founders are exploring in 2022 and put together this guide to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is the Bootstrapper's ...7 months ago
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How to build a startup with no money
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Have you ever thought about starting a new business but had a fear of how to fund it without money? Don’t worry: here’s your solution. I’ve9 months ago
The Stair Step Approach to Bootstrapping | Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur
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Serial Entrepreneur Rob Walling talks through the Stair Step Approach to Bootstrapping, with examples from his experience and those of other successful founders.9 months ago
Sequoia Capital warns of a ‘Crucible Moment’ for startups
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It recommended that its companies take a hard look at how they’re spending their money and, if necessary, cut back on R&D, marketing, and projects that aren’t essential.10 months ago
Ramen Profitability: What It Is & How To Get There - Ramen Club
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What is ramen profitability? Ramen Club investigates.10 months ago
The new math for tech startups
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If your company needs to raise new funding within the next two years, conserving cash should trump growth.10 months ago
The party's ending: Silicon Valley braces for a new era of financial and political upheaval
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After a pandemic-fueled boom sent tech names soaring, many of those businesses have seen the worst six months of their lives as publicly traded companies.1 years ago
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Bootstrapped companies are often thought to be less likely to succeed than their venture-backed counterparts. Mailchimp proved otherwise.1 years ago
Spending Benchmarks for Private B2B SaaS Companies - SaaS Capital
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How much do SaaS companies spend on customer support or marketing? In day-to-day SaaS company operations, questions like the above are common. So, we asked survey takers what percentage of revenue is ...1 years ago
Should You Take VC Money Or Bootstrap? Some Thoughts After Mailchimp's Blockbuster Acquisition
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Jonathan Cogley, founder and CEO of LogicBoost, offers a few questions and key indicators to help founders determine the necessary velocity of their business and which business strategy is most likely...1 years ago
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India’s most valued bootstrapped companies in 2021 — World’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine maker rules the roost1 years ago
Hipages snaps up Kiwi online tradie marketplace Builderscrack in $11.8 million deal
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Builderscrack's parent company MyQuote Limited is being acquired with 80% funded through existing cash reserves and a 20% equity component.1 years ago
How Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes became an accidental billionaire
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He may have co-founded one of Australia’s biggest software companies, but he’s also just an average dad who’s trying to save the world...1 years ago
Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow Your Business
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Successfully start, grow, innovate, and lead your business today: Ideas, resources, advice, support, tools, strategies, real stories, and real business examples. Visit inc.com. Subscribe to In...1 years ago
Commentary: You don't need as much money as VCs want you to think
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Big Ass Fans founder Carey Smith says VC millions couldn't teach him what he learned by bootstrapping his company.1 years ago
Venture capital is a hell of a drug – TechCrunch
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Cheap and accessible capital has advantages: More founders get to pursue big dreams and previously “unfundable companies” not only raise huge amounts of money, but some achieve unicorn status. Dis...1 years ago
Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow Your Business
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Successfully start, grow, innovate, and lead your business today: Ideas, resources, advice, support, tools, strategies, real stories, and real business examples. Visit inc.com. Subscribe to In...1 years ago
How to bootstrap and scale your SaaS startup the RIGHT way
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Choose funding routes based on the nature of your business and the product you are dealing with — and then take your time to do it well.1 years ago
Council Post: Bootstrapping Versus Venture Capital: Finding What Is Right For Your Business
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Founders need to think through the amount of ownership and independence they desire and weigh it against the financial resources they’ll require to fund their company’s growth across a wide range ...