
Building a Startup
Resources for people looking to go down the startup path to entrepreneurship, plus lessons from Bubble’s experiences.
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Bubble’s Bootstrapping Journey: 6 Key Insights for Founders
Co-founders Josh and Emmanuel bootstrapped Bubble for seven years before ever raising outside funding. At BubbleCon 2024, Emmanuel dove deep into how they did it.




How to Write a Business Development Plan
A business development plan is key to maximizing your company’s growth. Here’s how to make one that fits your business goals and opportunities.



Best Startup Ideas in 2024: How to Launch a Business with Potential
Finding startup ideas is easy. Finding a great startup idea is harder. Here’s our process for coming up with startup ideas worth pursuing.


How to Create a Startup: A Step-by-Step Success Guide for Founders
Building a startup from the ground up can be daunting. In our guide, get real advice for the entire process, from ideation, funding, building, launching, and more.


How Bubble’s User Research Team Bridges the Gap Between Feedback and Development
Senior User Researcher Chelsea Yip gives an inside look at the work her team does and how we incorporate your feedback into the development of our product.


Is Bootstrapping Worth It? Pros and Cons of Bootstrap Financing
You don’t need external funding to launch your startup. You can get started with your own funds, even if you’re not wealthy. Here’s how to bootstrap your own company, along with pros and cons to consider.


The Startup Founder's Guide to Bootstrapping Your Own Business Successfully
You’ve decided to bootstrap your startup — now what? Find tips and best practices to manage cash flow, avoid overspending, and grow your business from two founders who have done it.


How to Manage Cash Flow as a Startup Founder: Our Top Tips
Managing cash flow is important for every startup. If you’re bootstrapping, it’s even more essential. Get our best tips and advice on managing cash flow to keep margins healthy.


Average Business Startup Costs in 2024 (Plus, How to Estimate Your Own)
There’s no clear-cut answer to how much it costs to start a business. Use these average costs to better estimate your own startup costs, and see how to save on expenses.


The Best Ways to Fund Your New Business: 8 Startup Financing Options
Sometimes it’s tough to figure out how to fund your new startup. These 8 startup financing options will make it a lot easier to get the runway you need to launch, grow, and expand.

