Don't Ever Stop Bootstrapping  Great respect is due for anyone
starting a venture. A tremendous undertaking in leadership is
entailed. Here are some ideas in bootstrapping which have been
helpful to me, and which I hope will help anyone growing their
own organization.  1) Bootstrapping  Don't ever stop
bootstrapping. My point is, always have your 'skin in the game.'
Keep your expenses down. Care about your costs. Don't rest on
your laurels ... and keep caring about how that dollar is spent
on Day One as Day 2,555 (seven years, which is the average
start-up mode). Why would you ever stop caring about hard-earned
dollars?  That doesn't mean you can't think big. Garner more
resources. Attain significant investments from major investors.
But always care. Don't lose your "bootstrap caring." Everyone
has put forth some serious investment to make their money.
Respect their money as you do your own.  2) Family and Friends
Close  Keep those close supporters for family and friends --
close. It's not just financial supp