Bootstrap Financing

Bootstrapping: The DIY Option

Local entrepreneur gets his business off the ground with a screwdriver and some creativity.

Stop Whining and Start Thinking

In his latest book, star of the BBC’s The Apprentice, Alan Sugar offers business owners a no-holds barred reality check. Here’s his take on approaching banks for money.

How to Access Debtor Finance

Debtor’s finance can be a critical tool in achieving real business growth. Here’s how it works.

How To Waste Money

What’s the easiest way to raise money? It’s simple: Don’t spend it. Here’s how start-ups waste their hard-earned capital.

It Takes Money To Make Money

Start-up funding is hard to come by, but that doesn’t mean you can access cash. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Cooking Up Creative Funding

One of the biggest challenges facing start-ups is getting funding, but a little creativity can get you and your business off the ground sooner than imagined.

Assets, Assets, Everywhere

Don’t wait for capital to grow, use the people you have around you to make it happen.

7 Tactics for Starting a Business With Minimum Outside Capital

Bootstrapping is the term used to describe the process of starting a business with no outside funding. Here are seven tactics to help you start your business without outside funding.

Tips for Successful Bootstrapping

Getting venture capital should not be the end-all source of financing. The key to success is bootstrapping.