I've just put together a long overdue mission statement for BootStrapMe.com and here are some of the high points.

The blog will endeavor to:

1. Share important lessons from real life bootstrap entrepreneurs through interviews, profiles and success stories posted here on the blog and in our comment section.

2. Gather input from startup entrepreneurs, experienced bootstrappers and mentors about the key ingredients needed to bootstrap a new company

3. Share information about our own bootstrap ventures and progress reports from any readers who are involved in a bootstrapped Startup company. Never hesitate to drop us a line

4. Create a lively, entertaining and informative place on the Internet where bootstrap entrepreneurs can turn for help, guidance and that daily recharge of energy and inspiration so desperately needed in the bootstrapping life.

On a core value level we're committed to:

• Freeing entrepreneurs from the myth that capital is necessary to launch their ventures

• Replacing planning with action as the key component to starting a business

• Providing helpful tips and links to help bootstrappers of every stripe find the tools and inspiration to launch their ventures

• Building an on line database of resources and contacts for the bootstrapper at every point along his/her entrepreneurial journey

• Sharing inspiration, insight and entertaining content meant to uplift the bootstrap entrepreneur on the daily adventure of building a new company

• Creating a growing community of bootstrap entrepreneurs, mentors and others not only on this blog but at our MyBlogLog and MySpace home pages interested in this valuable pursuit who can help, motivate and share with each other for success in the future.

You can read the new mission statement in its entirety here along with other profile information about the blog. If you have a suggestion or something you think I've missed be sure to drop me a line and please feel free to share the information here with a friend.