When I started my business, I had two options: venture capital (VC) or bootstrapping. After much consideration, I chose to bootstrap. VC sounded tempting, especially with the prospect of quick funding, but I realized it came with its own set of challenges. Taking on investors meant giving up control over my company, which I wasn’t ready to do. I wanted the freedom to make decisions based on what I thought was best for the business, not what investors thought was most profitable. Bootstrapping allowed me to build the company at my own pace and make decisions without external pressure. It also meant financial discipline—I had to be careful with how I spent money, which forced me to find efficient solutions to problems. While it wasn’t easy, I was proud of the business I built without external funding. If you can, bootstrap. It allows you to grow at your own pace and maintain control over your vision.
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