Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping you growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Following is my prioritized larger list of sources, with some “rules of thumb” which may save you a lot of time and energy: Bootstrapping. Commit to a major customer.

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Up and Running

MARCH 8, 2016

It will help you find customers, and craft the right marketing messages so that they choose you! You’ve spoken to your customers. Either way, by the end of the process, which should only take a couple of hours, you’ll have a much better handle on who you are, what your competitive advantage is, and who your customers are.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 11, 2015

How ironic that it seems like more than 90 percent of the online information on startups is about getting financed—but more than 90 percent of startups are bootstrapped. What does bootstrapping mean? ” See Also Should I Borrow Money, Seek Investment, or Bootstrap My Business? The bootstrapping founder takes all the risk.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. We’re convinced all amazing images coming from the studio generate customers and impact to bottom line. We’ve bootstrapped since we launching. We boost posts occasionally on Facebook.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. We’re convinced all amazing images coming from the studio generate customers and impact to bottom line. We’ve bootstrapped since we launching. We boost posts occasionally on Facebook.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 80% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping).

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds. Small Business Administration (SBA) federally guaranteed bank loans are available again after years of limited activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 90% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping).

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 90% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping).

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

For a quick overview, the SBA offers a Marketing 101 primer specifically geared toward small business owners. One of the leading ideas in marketing these days is the concept of inbound marketing, or creating content that actually draws an audience (and thereby potential customers) to your site and builds brand recognition.

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Up and Running

JULY 23, 2010

Banks don’t finance business plans, but they help the SBA do it. because the SBA works through local banks. The SBA will guarantee up to 70 percent of a business loan, so the banks can take the risk without violating the law. What you need for that is a local bank that works with the SBA. In the U.S.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. Small Business Administration (SBA) federally-guaranteed bank loans are becoming available again after years of limited activity.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

According to the SBA, 52% of all small businesses are home-based and of the 28 million small businesses in the US, 22 million of those are operated by people who consider themselves self-employed (they have no employees and no additional payroll). How will your customers get there? Talk to people, including customers.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

A description of the problem you’re solving for your customers, and your solution to the problem, which is usually your product or service. Also, make a bullet list of the marketing activities that will drive customers to your door. Also, make a bullet list of the marketing activities that will drive customers to your door.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Where in your area will you find land or a building with the right zoning, size, facilities, and access for bringing in raw materials, attracting customers, and/or shipping out finished beer for distribution? Relationships.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Email readers continue here.]. Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. Small Business Association (SBA) federally-guaranteed bank loans are becoming available again after years of limited activity.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

All of the sudden, he’s got a number of potential customers that he’s selling to, and then he can make some educated guesses when he puts together that forecast. I strongly endorse bootstrapping, and I will tell you I speak from experience. Then the unknown is scary for all of us. You’re a startup, you need funding.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Where in your area will you find land or a building with the right zoning, size, facilities, and access for bringing in raw materials, attracting customers, and/or shipping out finished beer for distribution?

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