7 February, 2009 by Marc Categories :
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Bootstrapping Your Business

Great article for Scrappy Upstarts about bootstrapping at YoungEntrepreneur.com

20 Ways To Bootstrap Your Business:

1. Start A Service

2. Figure Out What Makes The Most Money

3. Get Volunteer Help

4. Hire Part Time

5. Automate

6. Form Partnerships

7. Use Pay Per Click

8. Use Search Engine Optimization

9. Leverage The Media

10. Think Big, Start Small

11. Do Something Every Day For Your Business

12. Don’t Quit Your Day Job Until You Can Afford To

13. Turn Everyone Into A Referral Partner

14. Watch Your Payments

15. Start At Home

16. Share Your Office

17. Barter

18. Lease Don’t Buy

19. Hire Friends / Family

20. Create A Rainy Day Fund

YoungEntrepreneur.com

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