You’ve probably got that fiery entrepreneurial spirit, an incredible business idea and a desire for the lifestyle and financial freedom that comes with building your dream business, but perhaps lack the necessary capital to start your business. I’m here to tell you that, even though starting a business with limited capital seems like an impractical task, it’s not impossible.

There’s no denying that running, growing and scaling a business will require capital in the long run. However, there are a few tips and tricks you can leverage, and endeavours you can embark on to start your dream business. It simply requires the right mindset, a clear personal purpose and business vision, and leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit to put yourself out there and ask for the necessary support. So, the question is, how can you start a business without using your own money? Here are four practical exercises you should consider.