45 bootstrap ideas from Inc.com (Part 3)

Filed in archive How-to on July 18, 2006

In conclusion, when managing your cash flow, Inc.com recommends:

• Live without variable expenses

• Set cost-cutting targets

• Stretch business cash (to the limit)

• Get paid (duh!)

Starting a business? Inc.com recommends:

• Charge it-carefully

• Start selling now

• Get potential customers involved

• Incorporate on the web

For operations budgeting:

• Take advantage of purchasing discounts

• Cut operational expenses

• Use freebies(see a future post on this)

• Watch your phone bill

• Recycle and save

• Scrutinize costs

• Use E-mail

• Pool technology resources

• Scrimp on office expenses

And for office space:

• Raid junkyards

• Work from home

• Sublet office space

• Consider relocating

• Find a roommate

• Send employee home

You're unlikely to find all these suggestions helpful, but one gem might result in a spark of inspirtation. Happy hunting.