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Bootstrapping your company affords you more creative freedom in the overall direction of your company. However, relying on your own resources and funds to start a tech company comes with its own share of challenges.

Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of startup tools that are free or cost-effective for the budding entrepreneur. From naming your company to startup legal basics, from sales and traction to building a team and choosing advisors, we’ve got you covered for every stage of your startup.

See the infographic below for all of the essential tools you’ll need for bootstrapping your startup:

For more information on how to launch and run a bootstrapped startup, see our blog post, “50 Bootstrapping Hacks for Every Stage of Your Startup”.

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