从小本经营开始，深圳的华为技术公司依靠创新和进取已经成为世界闻名的电信巨头。请看本报昨日的报道：

    From a company on a shoestring budget at the time of its founding to a world renowned telecommunications giant, Shenzhen-based Huawei Technologies proves that commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation pays off.

    “The only reason that Huawei exists and flourishes is its aim to better serve customers,” said rotating CEO Hu Houkun.

    “The only way for Huawei to win the market’s trust and respect is through diligence,” Hu said.

    报道中的a shoestring budget就是“小额资本”。生活拮据可以说live on a shoestring。例如：

    For small companies with a shoestring budget, working from home is a good idea.

    对于小本经营的公

    司，让员工在家办公是个好点子。