Bootstrapping is the name of the game for most startups. bootstrapped startup also allows the entrepreneur to determine what the market really wants without having to lock in specific long-term expenses tied to a specific business model. In the bootstrap world you fight to survive. Bootstrapping MORE >>

A short while ago I wrote about one of the ways I think people could bootstrap a startup from zero funds. startup bootstrapping on the sidecalled it “working in waves”. Of course, there are more ways than one to get a startup off the ground with no funds. On the side? Great reasons to build your startup “on the side”. Forced patience. MORE >>

It’s all about democratizing entrepreneurship education, and this is precisely the purpose of Sramana’s 1M by 1M (One Million by One Million) program. The public roundtable is a free program accessible from anywhere in the world. For a full explanation of why Sramana created  this program, also consult this video. MORE >>

While we hear about the power of social media as marketing tools, especially for those trying to bootstrap their businesses, but just how effective is it? Social-media marketing must be employed judiciously with other types of marketing programs." Tags: Bootstrapping Emily Durham Facebook Utpal Dholakia word of mouth MORE >>

If you want to get into startups and you don’t already know programmers who enjoy working with you, then I seriously suggest you start learning to program immediately. 90% of programming is figuring out that you can google the answer to just about every problem (and having a broad idea of what you might be looking for). MORE >>