Money-saving resources for start-ups

Bootstrapping is all about creatively using the resources that you have.

Entrepreneurs who attend my seminars are helping me to compile a list of great money-saving resources for start-ups – some are completely free and some are cost-effective for new businesses.

Below are ten of them. For another 100 click here.

And if you come across any great resources that you'd like to share with other entrepreneurs, please let me know!

Thanks, Paul | [email protected]

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1. www.bl.uk/bipc  British Library IP & Business Centre. A fantastic resource. Tons of free information, low-cost training and three hours of a professional researcher’s time

2. www.mymas.org  Manufacturing advisory service – free advice, contacts and even grants available

3. http://99designs.co.uk post a competition with prize which you award to the best design

4. www.fiverr.com finds someone to do a special task or skilled work for about £3.50

5. www.hardtofindseminars.com free audio training for marketing your company

6. http://seedrs.com for businesses looking to raise up to £100k in seed capital

7. http://westminster.the-hub.net cool and cost-effective workspace a stone’s throw from the Institute of Directors

8.  www.womenlikeus.org.uk very effective for recruiting part-time staff

9. http://sketchup.google.com for modeling an idea without using CAD

10. www.meetup.com/londonocc Open Coffee meet-up group for networking and advice

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For the full 110 money-saving resources for start-ups list enter your email here.

If you come across any great free or cost-effective resources that you'd like to share with other entrepreneurs, please let me know.

Thanks, Paul | [email protected]

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