The Bootstrapper

The skilled trades are highly sought-after in today’s marketplace. Blazing a trail for your own small business is full of potential and pitfalls. Use our tools and expert advice to help you keep growing.

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High-tech Equipment for Electricians & How to Get it Cheap

January 10, 2020Courtney Martin

When shopping around for the best high-tech electrician equipment on the market, it’s important to keep in mind the long-term value of a product. Though some ty…

High-tech plumbing equipment & how to get it cheap

October 10, 2019Julian Dossett

It isn’t easy for small- and mid-sized plumbing businesses to keep up in our fast-moving economy. When there are only a few employees on hand, every working hou…

Essential tools for your handyman business and how to get them cheap

October 10, 2019Melanie Hess

Congratulations on your decision to enter an industry that will allow you to set your own hours, work with your hands and improve people’s lives every day. Whet…

Social media for contractors: A beginner’s guide

October 10, 2019Courtney Martin

Social media marketing is an integral component of any business plan. With over two billion users active on Facebook alone, it’s no wonder that businesses of al…