Small businesses need creativity, drive, and ingenuity to succeed. They don’t need big investors, big budgets, or the big hassles that come with them. In today’s episode, we show you 10 (or so) examples of hugely successful companies that were built from the ground up by bootstrapping entrepreneurs. From teams as small as 2 people with as few as 10 customers, these companies have shown what a lean, committed, innovative approach can do. Click play at the top of the page, and be inspired!

Clicky

WooThemes

MailChimp

AppSumo

37signals (Now Basecamp!)

Envato

Litmus

BigCommerce

Braintree

FreshBooks