Bootstrap Entrepreneur Lenses

Gimmesome by Gimmesome
Last updated: 08/04/2011

What is "Bootstrapping?"

Bootstrapping, for the uninitiated, is how the vast majority of entrepreneurs launch startup ventures, using their own savings and personal credit to reach cash flow breakeven. Unlike venture-backed startups, bootstrapped businesses don't have the luxury of wasting money. Every dollar has to count. As a result, bootstrap entrepreneurs focus relentlessly on creating value for customers from day one.

For this lensography, I've gathered together and organized the lenses on bootstrap entrepreneurship that I've posted over the last several years. Enjoy!

Getting Started

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Opportunity Recognition and Analysis

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Growing a Bootstrapped Business

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Miscellaneous Topics

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More Resources on Bootstrapping

Start-Well.com
Start-Well.com explores strategies to launch or grow new ventures by highlighting important works on entrepreneurship. The site presents daily quotes from works that offer practical advice and lessons learned you can apply in your own startup.
Plan on Fire: Bootstrapping Done Right
Plan on Fire offers analysis and advice for bootstrap entrepreneurs. Learn how to recognize opportunities, launch your new venture, and grow it to a profitable harvest.

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