Do More With Less

“I have a great idea that requires $20,000 in gear and two new full-time employees!” is less enticing than “I have a great idea that utilizes resources we already have!” 
 
Start small. 
Create a proof of concept. 
Then scale (if you need to). 

Most ideas aren’t killed by a lack of resources, they’re killed by a lack of commitment.
 
Gut Check 1: Commit before you start. If you’re not willing to bootstrap an idea, you might not be committed to it.

Gut Check 2: Think like a business owner. Don’t spend your organization’s money on anything you wouldn’t spend your own money on.