Start and grow your own business without outside funding. Learn what it takes to manage your spending, prepare your personal finances, apply for awards and grants, and more.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- What is bootstrapping?
- Is bootstrapping right for you?
- Three questions to ask before bootstrapping
- Create a business plan
- Setting up goals
- Determine your cash flow
- Are credit cards right for you?
- What is a credit line?
- Find good partners and vendors
- Spending on office space
- Hiring full-time employees vs. part-time employees
- How to prepare your personal finances
- Prepare friends and family before bootstrapping
- Customer acquistion
- Utilizing founder forums and groups
- Apply for awards and accolades
- Find local features
- Grants and contests
- Hiring a CPA
- Financial numbers you should know
- Next steps to starting your bootstrapped business
Taught by
Kim Kaupe
