Entrepreneurship · Self-paced course

Bootstrapping & Cash Flow

Start and grow a business without outside investors.

$350

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons

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What this is

Start and grow a business without outside investors. Learn to manage cash, keep costs low and stay solvent while you build.

You work through it at your own pace, lesson by lesson, applying each exercise to your own situation. It does not promise that a business will succeed or earn a particular amount; results depend on your market, your decisions and your effort.

What you will be able to do

  • Plan startup costs and a realistic first-year budget
  • Build a simple cash flow forecast and update it monthly
  • Get paid faster and manage invoices and customer terms
  • Cut costs without hurting growth
  • Decide when and how to reinvest profits

The curriculum

Module 1

Bootstrapping Fundamentals

  1. The Bootstrapper Operating Philosophy
  2. Bootstrapping Versus Outside Funding
  3. Setting a Lean Startup Budget
Module 2

Understanding Cash Flow

  1. Cash Flow Versus Profit Explained
  2. Reading a Cash Flow Statement
  3. Building a Thirteen Week Cash Forecast
Module 3

Managing Money In

  1. Invoicing Habits That Speed Payment
  2. Deposits Retainers and Milestone Billing
  3. Managing Receivables Without Awkwardness
Module 4

Managing Money Out

  1. Controlling Expenses in a Bootstrap
  2. Negotiating Supplier and Vendor Terms
  3. When to Spend Versus Save
Module 5

Stretching Resources

  1. Sweat Equity and Bartering Basics
  2. Low Cost Tools for Bootstrappers
  3. Revenue First Growth Tactics
Module 6

Cash Discipline and Resilience

  1. Building a Cash Reserve Buffer
  2. Spotting Cash Crunches Early
  3. A Monthly Cash Review Ritual
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This is for you if…

  • You want to start or grow a business without outside investors
  • You need a realistic first-year budget and cash forecast
  • You want to get paid faster and manage payment terms
  • You want to cut costs without hurting the business

What you get

  • 6 modules and 18 lessons, self-paced
  • A short practical exercise at the end of every lesson
  • A free preview lesson so you can check the format before you buy
  • Access in your CourseVu account after a one-time payment
  • A clear, ordered path from the fundamentals to applying the skill in your own work

Questions

Do I need any experience to start?

No particular experience is assumed. Everything is explained in plain language, and the exercises use your own work as the example.

How long does it take?

It is self-paced. There are 6 modules and 18 lessons, and you can move through them as quickly or slowly as suits you.

Can I see a lesson before I buy?

Yes. Use the "Read a free preview lesson" button to open a full lesson from the course before you enroll.

Does this promise income or business results?

No. It does not promise that a business will succeed or earn a particular amount; results depend on your market, your decisions and your effort.

Does this include a certification or credential?

No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.

Bootstrapping & Cash Flow

$350 · one-time payment

Enroll now — $350

Educational content only. No income, revenue or earnings results are promised or implied. What you get out of this depends entirely on your own effort, circumstances and market. Earnings disclaimer.

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