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Bootstrapping is the way of life for entrepreneurs. For every great company (even the funded ones) there is a great story about how the Founder leveraged some form of Bootstrap Capital to get the company out of the gates. Keep reading to understand all the different avenues of bootstrapping to see what will work for your startup.

We’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?

When we push ourselves to the limit in the name of our startup, we not only hurt our own well-being, but we hurt the well-being of our company, too. It's time we change that.

In the Startups community, many Founders expect immediate returns and instant success. The truth is, outside of the community, it takes several years (decades even!) to reach significant growth in returns.

Let's talk about putting a freeze on your resources when returns take a downturn. You can definitely weather the storm when you understand where to find the opportunities unwanted downturn provides.

Just because we're a startup doesn't mean we are entitled to profit or growth — so what do we focus on when we really want both?

If our startup has stalled, that doesn't mean we’ve given up on it, it just means we have to figure out where it best fits in our lives.

As your business grows, everything changes. All things evolve, and skills must upgrade. This includes everyone in the entire organization.

In our early years, when we fail to succeed in growing our Startup, it’s okay. We can always start again. When we’re already in our mid-40s and 50s (or older), screwing up comes at a high price, and a restart may no longer be possible.

Or, how to cash out without killing your startup in the cradle