Starting a business doesn't mean spending a fortune — but it does mean investing wisely. In this episode of The Scrappy Business Owner Podcast, Holly breaks down the real startup costs most new business owners forget about (and how to keep them from derailing your momentum).

You'll learn:

• Why business owners should sow into others and not expect everything for free

• How to handle bartering, boundaries, and professionalism with integrity

• The low-cost way to get your legal and banking setup right

• Why "done is better than perfect" will save your sanity

• The basic marketing expenses you should (and shouldn't) budget for

Homework: 📘 Grab Profit First and Thou Shall Prosper 💻 Create your logo in Canva 🏦 Open your operating & tax bank accounts 💰 Start setting aside a little seed money

Tune in and learn how to start your business the smart and scrappy way — with wisdom, integrity, and faith.