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$2$ pts

Bootstrapping involves borrowing noncash assets, bartering for noncash assets and services, and utilizing strategic negotiation tactics in order to avoid, delay, or minimize the outlay of cash. Which of the following is not an example of bootstrapping?

convincing a retailer to display or sell your product in a prominent area of her store free of charge to your company

choosing to commence business operations from your home

paying yourself a large salary immediately upon commencing business operations

utilizing independent contractors$-$instead of hiring employees$-$to the extent reasonably possible, for as long as possible