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What does healthy cash flow actually look like for a bootstrapped business, and how do I stop confusing revenue with money in the bank? Revenue is a promise, cash is what you can actually spend, and bootstrapped founders die in the gap between the two. Watch your cash runway weekly,... Beginner 3 resources → How do I pay myself a real salary from a bootstrapped startup without starving the business? Founder burnout often comes from money stress at home, so paying yourself something sustainable is a business decision, not a luxury. Take a modest... Beginner 3 resources →
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