45 bootstrap ideas from Inc.com (Part 3)

In conclusion, when managing your cash flow, Inc.com recommends:
¢ Live without variable expenses
¢ Stretch business cash (to the limit)
¢ Get paid (duh!)
Starting a business? Inc.com recommends:
¢ 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.
October 29th, 2006 at 12:47 pm
Cannot understand these points:
• Raid junkyards
• Work from home
• Sublet office space
• Consider relocating
Explain plz.
November 20th, 2006 at 1:12 am
Each is a link to an article illustrating how businesses saved money on office or work space, one by raiding junkyards to build a small basement manufacturing plant, another by working at home (a popular way to shave off operating costs) and so-on.