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Parlay is the way

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As a new entrepreneur, your best strategy should be all about “PARLAYING.”  What does that mean exactly? Here's a good definition: To use or develop something such as money or a skill to make it more successful or worth more. The essence is that you "parlay" something you have into something better. And you keep doing this over and over until you reach (or exceed!) your financial goals.  is what I've done my entire adult life. I started my own business—with no money—at the age of 31 and I've been parlaying to better and better ever since. And if I were brand new and had no money to invest in a business today, I would use the same strategy. First, I would take an inventory. Do I have some items around the house I don't really need that I can sell for a little starter cash? Can I temporarily eliminate a few niceties (fancy coffee or donuts)? Is there a project someone in the neighborhood needs done that would garner me a few dollars? Can I get a temporary part-t...