The E-commerce model has forever changed the way businesses operate globally. In 2022, the Indian e-commerce market is predicted to increase by 21.5%, reaching US$ 74.8 Billion. While it is safe to say that the market is booming for online…
Finding the right source of funding for your startup is more important than you think. It affects the growth potential, your authority, and the future of your business. If you’ve been following our blog, you will know just how significant…
The Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute to 29% of India’s GDP, and are responsible for almost half of the nation’s exports. On the other hand, startups have been mushrooming across the country and are a massive contributor to…
The decision to embark on a journey to financial independence by starting a business is inspiring. This is especially true in the case of women entrepreneurs who, for centuries, have been conditioned to think business isn’t for them. Today, India…
In 2014, a homegrown bootstrapped D2C brand called “Noise” started selling smartphone accessories like cases and covers on online platforms such as amazon and Flipkart. In 2017, it clocked about Rs 24 crore in sales, of which Rs 15 crore…
Recent studies show that only 48% of small businesses have met their financing needs. Many might argue it is because of the lack of funding sources, but we believe it is majorly because of the lack of knowledge and understanding…
Getting the right business finance is possibly the most critical event for a startup to ensure rapid growth. While the market relies heavily on angel investors and venture capitalists for funding, business loans are in no way behind. When availing…
If you are a startup founder looking for funds for your seed-stage startup, you would be familiar with angel investors. Angel investing is the type of financing where wealthy individuals invest their own money in high-growth, high-potential startups in their…
In this month’s Bootstrapped Heroes Stories edition, we bring to you the story of 5-Hour Energy Drink and its founder Manoj Bhargava. Starting on the shelves of mom-and-pop convenience stores, the 5-Hour Energy Drink is today counted among the greatest…
A billion-dollar business empire cannot be a reality with just a brilliant idea and a solid core team. Often, these ideas fail to come to fruition if not supplemented with enough capital. While it might look like venture capitalists and…
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