10 Zero-Cost Hacks to Keep Your Startup Alive

The $0 Startup: Building Your Dream Without Breaking the Bank

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The main reason for startups to fail is always running out of money.
The cheaper you operate, the harder you are to kill.
Think of your startup as a tough beast. Frugality is its armor.

Try these money-saving tricks (links to the tools in the comments)

1. Use Poe to get free access to all AI chatbots:
   Great for tough choices and ideation.

2. Record Sales Calls for Free:
   Use tl;dv to record and learn from every call with AI.

3. Create a Free CRM:
   Combine Notion and Magical to save big on software costs.

4. Don't buy a Website:
   Use your LinkedIn profile as your landing page initially.

5. Build an Audience First:
   Talk about your ideas on LinkedIn before you have a product.

6. Avoid Paid Tools Like Sales Navigator:
   You can Message (DM) people for free.

7. Find Mentors:
   Learn from them to avoid expensive mistakes.

8. Use Free Design Tools:
   Create your own logos and graphics with Microsoft Designer or Canva.

9. Learn Basic Skills:
   Master selling and marketing your product and practice these skills.

10. Don't build your product without testing it:
    The one point that 95% do wrong.

Remember:
The main reason startups fail is running out of money.
The cheaper your company operates, the harder it is to kill.
Every dollar you save helps your startup live longer.

What's your best money-saving trick? Share it below! 👇

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