How to Run Your Startup on Less Than $2,000 a Month

Building a profitable startup on a shoestring budget.

Startups that spend less often grow the fastest.

The Lean Budget Breakdown

Our new budget focused on essential areas that directly contributed to growth. Here’s how we allocated our funds:

• Operations: $500
• Marketing: $400
• Tech Stack: $300
• Sales: $200
• Legal/Admin: $100
• Buffer: $500
• Total: $2,000

We made sure to include a $500 buffer in our budget.

This buffer isn’t just an emergency fund; it’s a strategic reserve that allows us to seize unexpected opportunities quickly.

The difference between successful bootstrapping and failure often comes down to having cash on hand when opportunities arise.

Category 1: Essential Operations ($500)

Core Infrastructure

We examined every aspect of our core infrastructure to identify cost-saving opportunities. By switching to modern, efficient tools designed for startups, we…