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The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog. It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and gain readers for their own blogs. Why blog? Well, [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type&sc=rss it's good for you]! But more than the purported health benefits, blogging serves as a way to lock in your own learning about whatever it is you write about. It also is a fantastic way to communicate with the outside world and evangelizing your product/service leveraging the Bootstrap Austin brand. If you aren't blogging for your business, perhaps this will help spur you on. Regardless of your stage, blogging is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to build credibility and notoriety for you and your venture.
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==Editorial Mission==
  
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==BD Tech Daily==
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The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog.
  
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[http://www.bdtechdaily.com/ BD Tech Daily] is a daily email newsletter (see below) produced by Jason and his team at [http://www.abdmag.com/ Business District Magazine]. Bootstrap has a weekly post on Fridays, which also appears on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin blog].  I kicked off the weekly posts last year with a series on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/09/5-stages-of-bootstrap-venture.html stages of bootstrapping] from [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html Preideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap]. I concluded by describing bootstrapping as the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], integrating the best of the other 2 models, the cookie-cutter/franchise and the funding/VC. This was part of a year-long [http://www.abdmag.com/bijoy_testimonial.htm PR/Branding exercise] developed with Jason. If you want to do an extended PR/branding campaign similar to what we did for Bootstrap, look into Jason's [http://www.abdmag.com/welcome_to_a_new_paradigm.htm Get Fully Exposed] service with ABD Mag. This service is appropriate for companies in the Growth stage.  
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It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and [http://bootstrapaustin.org/map bootstrap journey]. We have found that when bootstrappers share their story with others, they lock in their own learning. And communicating through various social media is a requirement for any bootstrap entrepreneur.  
  
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We are creating an opportunity for the bootstrap community's expertise to be heard with the ability to post to BD Tech Daily and the Bootstrap blog. See below for some of the past posts. Content varies from reporting on a Bootstrap Austin meeting, to reflecting on an aspect of bootstrapping. The idea is that you will promote bootstrapping/the community AND your business. Ideally, you give people a place to continue the conversation with you as [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian] did on his post on [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html David Ansel], the Soup Peddler.
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When you write for the Bootstrap Blog, we will cross-post your articles on [http://www.bdtechdaily.com/BDTechDaily.html BD Tech Daily] and [http://aenetwork.org Austin Entrepreneur Network].
  
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==Steps to Get your Post on Bootstrap Austin==
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==Steps to Get your Post on the Bootstrap Blog==
  
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#Pick a date from the calendar below
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#Pick a date from the calendar below and send an email to: jason AT abdmag DOT com - you will get an email from Jason confirming your date.  
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#Create a post on a [http://www.google.com Google] doc. See Brian's post for pointers on content and format. Your post should be educational, relevant to some aspect of the bootstrap process and appeal to a broader business audience beyond the bootstrap community. You should also include a personal description at the end with appropriate links to you/your business. This is a promotional activity!
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#Send Jason your blogpost the DAY BEFORE your date. See earlier posts by members below if you need some inspiration
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#Share your google/Word doc with me at along with the expected date: sendbijoynews AT gmail
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#Jason will edit your blog and it will be posted on the Bootstrap Blog, AEN Network and tweeted on [http://twitter.com/bootstrapaustin @bootstrapaustin]
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#Go back and forth on editing
 
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#Once it's good to go, we will add it to the queue and post it on the Thursday before the due date. If you have an existing post that you think would be appropriate send the link.  
 
  
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Those who have already blogged may post whenever you feel compelled! 
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==Post Schedule 2010==
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===July===
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===August===
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===September===
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==2009==
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===January===
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*7: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2009/01/new-era.html Barry Thornton]
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*9: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/12/alternatives-to-ad-supported-business.html Brian Massey]
  
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==Post Schedule==
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==2008==
  
 
===January - Getting Started===
 
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===June===
 
===June===
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*Jun 6: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.playwithpride.com Play with Pride] and [http://www.royaltyzone.com RoyaltyZone]
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*Jun 6: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.playwithpride.com Play with Pride] and [http://www.royaltyzone.com RoyaltyZone], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/accidental-licensor.html The Accidental Licensor]
 
*Jun 9: Bijoy Goswami, evangelist [http://www.youplusu.com youplusU Model], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/total-leadership.html Total Leadership]
 
*Jun 9: Bijoy Goswami, evangelist [http://www.youplusu.com youplusU Model], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/total-leadership.html Total Leadership]
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*Jun 11: Edward Cruz, founder [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking]
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*Jun 11: Edward Cruz, founder [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/how-to-bootstrap-your-business-by.html How to Bootstrap your Business by Playing Pinball]
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*Jun 13: Reuben Swartz, founder [http://www.mimiran.com Mimiran], "The Road Less Taken on Pricing"  
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*Jun 13: Reuben Swartz, founder [http://www.mimiran.com Mimiran], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/bootstrap-mantra-how-are-we-different.html Bootstrap Mantra, "How are we different" NOT "How are we cheaper"]
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*Jun 20: [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Michael Wilson],
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*Jun 18: [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Michael Wilson], founder [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/brazlian-jiu-jitsu-for-bootstrappers.html Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu for Bootstrappers]
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*Jun 27: Tina Schweiger, founder [http://www.spoonbend.com Spoonbend]
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*Jun 20: Brandy Rainey, founder [http://www.strappedentertainment.com Strapped Entertainment] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneurs-take-filmmaking-to-next.html Entrepreneurs take Filmmaking to the Next level]
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*Jun 23: Steve Harvey, founder [http://www.cleantegrity.com Cleantegrity],  [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/introducing-bootstrap-sustainability.html "Introducing Bootstrap Sustainability"]
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*Jun 27: Neelan Choksi writes about Rick Engel's June Talk: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneur-whos-done-it-his-way.html Entrepreneur Who's Done it His Way]
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*Jun 30: Tina Schweiger, founder [http://www.spoonbend.com Spoonbend]
  
 
===July===
 
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*Jul 4: Neelan Choksi, founder [http://www.solarmetric.com SolarMetric]
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*Jul 9: [http://www.joshuabaer.com/ Josh Baer], founder [http://www.skylist.com SKYLIST] and [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/necessity-is-mother-of-invention-and.html Necessity is the Mother of Invention (and Winning Chinese Battles)]
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*Jul 11: [http://www.joshuabaer.com/ Josh Baer], founder [http://www.skylist.com SKYLIST] and [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox]
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*Jul 11: Neelan Choksi, founder [http://www.solarmetric.com SolarMetric], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/vc-money-in-bootstrap-companies.html VC Money in Bootstrap Companies]  
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*Jul 18: Barry Thornton
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*Jul 21: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog Barry Thornton], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/dont-rock-boat.html Don't Rock the Boat!]
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*Jul 25: Alex Cavalli
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*Jul 25: [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/inner-journey.html The Inner Journey]
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*July 28: [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on Bootstrap's 5yr anniversary
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*July 30: Dara Chambers, on Bootstrap Art's Discussion with [http://www.davidgalenson.com David Galenson], author of "Young Geniuses, Old Masters."
  
 
===August===
 
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*Aug 1: [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell]:  
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*Aug 1: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/ Barry Thornton] on [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/?p=38 I Must Be Crazy]
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*Aug 8: [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/dflowers Damon Flowers], founder [http://www.dwellgo.com Dwellgo]:  
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*Aug 4: Don Jarrell, founder of  [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc.] and Bootstrap Ambassador to [http://www.usa-canada.les.org The Licensing Executive Society] -- [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/value-of-answer-is-directly.html "The Value of the Answer is Directly Proportional to the Quality of the Question"]:  
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*Aug 15: Tania Cowher, founder [http://www.celeb4aday.com Celeb 4 A Day]:  
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*Aug 8: [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/dflowers Damon Flowers], founder [http://www.dwellgo.com Dwellgo], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/turn-right-to-go-left.html Turn Right to Go Left]
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*Aug 22: Gavin Wilson
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*Aug 15: Tania Cowher, founder [http://www.celeb4aday.com Celeb 4 A Day]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/thinking-outside-box-there-is-no-spoon.html Thinking Outside the Box - There is No Spoon, and there Isn't a Box Either]
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*Aug 29: [http://www.deecopeland.com Dee Copeland]
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*Aug 18: Barry Thornton, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/entrepreneurs-and-intellectual-property.html Entrepreneurs and Intellectual Property]
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*Aug 22: Gavin Wilson, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/when-not-to-write-your-business-plan.html When not to write your Business Plan]
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*Aug 25: Barry Thornton, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/entrepreneur-and-innovation.html The Entrepreneur and Innovation]
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*Aug 27: Nancy Schill, founder [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Executive Intelligent Coaching], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/is-your-company-in-growth.html Is Your Company in Growth?]
  
 
===September===
 
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*Sep 5: Allen Beuershausen
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*Sep 3: Brian Massey, founder [http://www.customerchaos.com Customer Chaos], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/dan-ariely-shows-us-how-we-predictably.html Dan Ariely - How We're Predictably Irrational]
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*Sep 12: Andy Meadows, founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]
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*Sep 8: Allen Beuershausen, founder [http://www.livingbyallen.com Living By Allen] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/lifestyle-or-business-why-not-both.html Lifestyle or Business? Why not Both?]
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*Sep 19
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*Sep 10: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/get-moving-barry-thorntons-advice-to.html Get Moving Barry Thornton's Advice to Ideators]
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*Sep 12: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/let-thousand-flowers-bloom.html Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom] [http://budurl.com/h7su Andy Meadows], founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]
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*Sep 15: [http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/bookmarking-bootstrap.html Bookmarking Bootstrap]  
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*Sep 19: Ariel Miller, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/architecture-of-education-part-1.html Architecture of Education]
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*Sep 24: Tom Baum, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/extreme-bootstrapping-part-1.html Extreme Bootstrapping - Part 1]
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*Sep 26: Ariel Miller, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/architecture-of-education-part-2.html Architecture of Education, Part 2]
  
 
===October===
 
===October===
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*Oct 3: [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start] on Minimizing Unnecessary Actions
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*Oct 10
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*Oct 10: [http://www.austinpreneur.com Josh Baer], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/10/bootstrappers-will-shine-in-startup.html Bootstrappers will Shine in the Startup Depression]
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*Oct 17
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*Oct 13: Michael Griffin, founder [http://www.adlucent.com adlucent], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/10/getting-more-done.html Getting More Done]
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*Oct 24
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*Oct 17: Tom Baum, Extreme Bootstrapping - Part 2
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*Oct 31
 
  
 
===November===
 
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*Nov 7
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*Nov 3: Kevin Koym, founder [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/kevin-koym-bootstrap-your-business-with.html Enterpise Tribes]
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*Nov 14
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*Nov 14: Chris Justice, founder [http://www.sparksight.com Sparksight]
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*Nov 21
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*Nov 21: [http://www.livinbyallen.com Allen Beuershausen[ & [http://www.austinartstart.com Marcy Hoen] [Jason Myers, founder [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/bootstrap-art-collaboration-works.html Collaboration Works!]
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*Nov 24: Lyn Graft, founder [http://www.clubenetwork.com Club E Network], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/collective-entrepreneurial-journey.html The Collective Entreperneurial Journey
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*Nov 26: Kevin Koym
  
 
===December===
 
===December===
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*Dec 5
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*Dec 3: Heather McKissick
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*Dec 12
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*Dec 5: Jason Myers
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*Dec 19
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*Dec 8: Sherry Lowry
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*Dec 26
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*Dec 10: Alissa Bayer, founder [http://www.milkandhoneyspa.com Milk + Honey Spa]

Latest revision as of 18:50, 11 July 2010

Editorial Mission

The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by Contributors who post directly to the blog.

It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and bootstrap journey. We have found that when bootstrappers share their story with others, they lock in their own learning. And communicating through various social media is a requirement for any bootstrap entrepreneur.

When you write for the Bootstrap Blog, we will cross-post your articles on BD Tech Daily and Austin Entrepreneur Network.

Steps to Get your Post on the Bootstrap Blog

  1. Pick a date from the calendar below and send an email to: jason AT abdmag DOT com - you will get an email from Jason confirming your date.
  2. Send Jason your blogpost the DAY BEFORE your date. See earlier posts by members below if you need some inspiration
  3. Jason will edit your blog and it will be posted on the Bootstrap Blog, AEN Network and tweeted on @bootstrapaustin

Post Schedule 2010

July

  • 15:
  • 20:
  • 22:
  • 27:
  • 29:

August

  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 12:
  • 17
  • 19
  • 24
  • 26
  • 31

September

  • 2:

2009

January

2008

January - Getting Started

February

March - SXSW Panelists

April - Innovative Web Apps

May - Right Action, Right Time

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

  • Dec 3: Heather McKissick
  • Dec 5: Jason Myers
  • Dec 8: Sherry Lowry
  • Dec 10: Alissa Bayer, founder Milk + Honey Spa
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