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Bootstrap financing refers to a strategy where entrepreneurs fund their business startup using personal savings, minimal external loans, or reinvested earnings, avoiding traditional investors to maintain full control. This approach emphasizes frugality and resourcefulness, often leading to lean operations that foster innovation, but it can limit rapid scaling in competitive markets. In modern usage, it's a popular choice for solo founders in the gig economy who prioritize autonomy over speed.
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