There are many tools out there with free plans. Leverage all you can.
Before building anything, do your customer discovery, and do it properly so you don’t waste your time creating something nobody wants. You’ll thank me later.
flipping-guy-2025 on
Many businesses can be started for close to zero. Start a small business and gain some experience before starting a bigger business that needs more capital.
BionicGuy on
I agree with u/Your-Startup-Advisor. Focus on discovery first, not the product. As long as there are problems to solve, there will be a need for startups. Many ideas can be bootstrapped, but consider whether external funding might be more appropriate (e.g. if you’re in the pharma industry or building a marketplace).
Berning-AI-Solutions on
Then you are thinking about your business the wrong way. Get creative and be solution oriented. I’m happy to help if you have specific examples, but bootstrapping is definitely the way to go. Good luck
Immediate_Image7783 on
Yes, it’s still worth it. Everything’s pricier, attention is harder to get, and patience is the key.
jonathanbrnd on
It’s never been cheaper to build software. But don’t spend money if you aren’t sure of your idea. Post on social media and try to validate your idea first.
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Yes, bootstrapping is worth it and doable.
There are many tools out there with free plans. Leverage all you can.
Before building anything, do your customer discovery, and do it properly so you don’t waste your time creating something nobody wants. You’ll thank me later.
Many businesses can be started for close to zero. Start a small business and gain some experience before starting a bigger business that needs more capital.
I agree with u/Your-Startup-Advisor. Focus on discovery first, not the product. As long as there are problems to solve, there will be a need for startups. Many ideas can be bootstrapped, but consider whether external funding might be more appropriate (e.g. if you’re in the pharma industry or building a marketplace).
Then you are thinking about your business the wrong way. Get creative and be solution oriented. I’m happy to help if you have specific examples, but bootstrapping is definitely the way to go. Good luck
Yes, it’s still worth it. Everything’s pricier, attention is harder to get, and patience is the key.
It’s never been cheaper to build software. But don’t spend money if you aren’t sure of your idea. Post on social media and try to validate your idea first.
What is too expensive?
Likely more successful than being funded.