Shoe string budget or not, miserable economy or not, your long term entrepreneurial success is contingent upon making more than you spend. At the end of the day, all that matters is if you are profitable or not. You get there by making more and spending less. Here are tips for the spending less part:
1. Employees On The Cheap And Legal. Liberty’s Promise, a charitable organization, gives Internships to young immigrants after they take a course on civics. You can find some fabulous people, starving for experience, and willing to work at very competitive rates. May be your next intern could be from Tanzania!
2. Need Internet Access? Go to the public libraries, they’ve got it. Also if it serves coffee, it often serves the internet. Check for local coffee shops, or certain big chains like Panera Bread. Check WiFiFreeSpot.com for a listing of spots in your town.
3. No More Airport Parking. Using a limo service can be cheaper than parking, but it will still cost you a few bucks. So try this trick, post on Craiglist.org (in the community section) that you are looking to share a ride in to the airport – just ask for a business number so you can screen people. The networking can be powerful too.
4. Local Tips/Tricks. Going to a new town for a quick business trip? Post a request in the “Strictly Platonic” section of Craigslist.org asking for tips on freebies/low cost services that you need...
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