Bootstrapping, or funding your own company, has long been the first route many founders take when they set out on their entrepreneurial journey. But it’s not a decision that they have any say in.

Starting a business is a thrilling journey filled with challenging financial decisions that can significantly impact the future of your venture. Thirty-eight percent of startups fail because they have ...

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When you're first starting a business, one of the first things you'll need to do is figure out how you'll fund it. There are plenty of options — from crowdfunding to loans or grants. But the simplest ...

I am issuing a challenge. The rules are simple: 1. I will set a pair of boots in front of you. 2. You put on the boots. 3. You win by successfully pulling yourself off the ground by only pulling on ...

Bootstrapping your business feels safe. You’re relying on your own savings, reinvesting profits, and avoiding debt. I get it—I took pride in pinching pennies when I launched Options MD, my health tech ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Nacho De Marco In 2009, ...

In America, there are over 31 million entrepreneurs representing 16% of the workforce. Spurred by creativity and optimism, entrepreneurship is a fascinating topic that many admire. While every person ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with exciting dreams, daunting challenges and exhilarating victories. One of the initial challenges ...

The pros and cons of bootstrapping The pros and cons of venture capital How to decide which financing method is best for your business Every person who’s founded a business knows that financing your ...

Product-led growth is all the rage in the Valley these days, and we had two leading thinkers discuss how to incorporate it into a startup at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. Tope Awotona is the CEO and ...