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INC. THIS MORNING No money? No problem Good morning, Not every entrepreneur has easy access to startup capital. If your business isn’t in an established hub like Silicon Valley or New York City, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you, writes Inc.com columnist Joe Procopio. However, there’s one tried-and-true path that is always available, regardless of where you are or your access to resources: bootstrapping. Bootstrapping might seem like the domain of mom-and-pop businesses and local service providers. But these days, a small business can become a fast-growth company without a lot of upfront investment, Procopio writes. Read Procopio’s column to learn four pathways to a successful bootstrapped business--and one key advantage of taking this route instead of seeking venture capital. SPONSORED CONTENT You're a boss. Build like one at INBOUND 2021. INBOUND, hosted with love by HubSpot, takes place online - Oct. 12-14. Hear from powerhouse speakers like Oprah, Hasan Minhaj, Spike Lee, and more. Claim your FREE Starter Pass (or ask your manager to put that expense report to work and upgrade you to an all-access Powerhouse Pass)! JOIN US: Being a business owner means having to innovate constantly and navigate change. So Inc. , in partnership with Capital One Business, wants to help you figure out Your Next Move. Join Kimberly Bryant, founder and CEO of Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “changing the face of technology” by introducing girls of color to the field of technology and computer science with a concentration on entrepreneurial concepts. Bryant will share how her passion led her to grow a local grassroots initiative into an international organization. Hear her talk about how she chooses partners that fit her brand, and the importance of amplifying minority voices and their innovations of the future. Discover ways to think differently about how you lead and grow your business. Are you ready for Your Next Move? Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 12 p.m. ET Reserve your free spot. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Leaders of small and medium-sized businesses are feeling overworked and disconnected from their companies, a new survey found. --Inc. After Delta Airlines instituted a health-insurance surcharge for unvaccinated employees, more companies are considering similar penalties. --The Washington Post Hiring diverse talent isn’t enough. These four strategies will help your company get real about inclusion. --Inc. Here’s why the global supply chain still isn’t back to normal, explained with a hot tub. --The Wall Street Journal These are the friendliest states for small businesses, according to a new report. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Entrepreneurship can be a path to equality for women, writes Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. --Inc. --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy