Bootstrapping: Page 9

Entrepreneurs

How Two Durban-Based Entrepreneurs Have Found Their Niche

Launching a business is all about recognising a gap in the market - and then capitalising on it.

Fundraising

To Raise or Not to Raise, That Is the Question

Weighing the pros and cons of pursuing investors.

Fundraising

It Always Takes More Time and Money Than You Think to Start a Business

It is the unanticipated items that cause most startups to take longer and cost more to reach breakeven.

Fundraising

A Different Pathway to Startup Success: How to Avoid Taking Money and Losing Control

Deciding whether to raise money or trade equity in your business for the much-needed help can be a tough call.

Technology

This Man Invested 9 Years To Develop Tech To Bring Driverless Vehicles To India

Sanjeev Sharma's technology does not rely on expensive lidars or radars for its functioning.

Finance

By The Bootstraps: The Pros And Cons Of Going The Bootstrapped Way

As John D. Rockefeller said: "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."

Travel

3 Ways to Bootstrap Your Startup's Business Travel Budget

While your startup's future may depend on business travel, that future also depends on an ability to stay within a budget.

Women Entrepreneur®

How To Launch A Business With R2 000

When Alicen Naicker quit her job she had no idea what she was going to do next. But she had R2 000 left after paying her bills, and so she sat down and thought about something that everyone needed. The answer? Chairs.

Growth Strategies

#5 Key Pointers to Know When You Bootstrap Your Digital Marketing Startup

Sometimes sales teams wind up giving far too much of credit period to clients, simply to win the deal.

Growth Strategies

#3 Golden Rules for Entrepreneurs Starting Out Today

Capital today has become more of a commodity today, entrepreneurs should seek more value addition from incoming funds

Growth Strategies

This Entrepreneur is Building India's Alibaba Without A Penny in Loan Since 1997

"When I started this work, everyone said let's see how long this business will last."

Growth Strategies

To Bootstrap or not to Bootstrap: That Remains the Toughest Question

Bootstrapping ensures that the trajectory of your company stays solely in your hands. And because your company's growth is completely organic it isn't as susceptible to external disruptors.

Growth Strategies

How this Indian Entrepreneur Bootstrapped his Company for Six Years

Being a profitable company, helped us bootstrap so long

News and Trends

2016: An Avant-garde Year for Startups

The Startup Action Plan not only aspires to build an inspiring environment for young entrepreneurs but also attempts to widen access to finances and create a support system for them.

Fundraising

5 Reasons Bootstrapping Your Business is the Best Thing You Can Do

Investors know those companies that are bootstrapped know how to run the business and ensure equity.