Stacey Williams — August 18, 2017 Follow @stwillia — August 18, 2017 ThiloBecker / Pixabay In its basic form, crowdfunding is raising small amounts of money from a large number of individuals. To get started, fundraisers choose a platform, share their story and tell family and friends where to donate to the project. In theory, … Continue reading 5 Quick Tips to Relaunch a Crowdfunding Campaign
Stacey Williams — July 24, 2017 Follow @stwillia — July 24, 2017 CorrieMiracle / Pixabay Crowdfunding may seem like an easy way to raise money but successful crowdfunding takes time and work. Even before you start, there are things to consider, such as who’s in your network and how much money you need to raise. … Continue reading 6 Tips Gleaned from Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns
Adam Henshall — July 19, 2017 — July 19, 2017 Are you a wannabe investor, or an aspiring entrepreneur? There are now more ways than ever to get those valuable connections to make you and others money. The online crowdfunding world is a network of forward thinking companies and people who want to help them … Continue reading What is Crowdfunding? The Complete Guide to Getting Started
David Kiger — June 3, 2017 Follow @davidkiger— June 3, 2017 The search for funding to get a small business off the ground can be a complex and frustrating experience. But we’ve moved well beyond the days of a bank loan being the only way to do it. One of the more talked about methods … Continue reading Tips to Make the Most of A Crowdfunding Pitch
Christopher Moore — May 10, 2017 Follow @cjmoore— May 10, 2017 So you’ve created the crowdfunding campaign and now the battle to achieve your fundraising objective before the deadline. But what do you do and how can you make your campaign a huge success?This is the most important question. The moment when you press the … Continue reading You’ve Created A Crowdfunding Campaign, Now What?
Christopher Moore — March 14, 2017 Follow @cjmoore— March 14, 2017 In the past few years alone, crowdfunding campaigns that range from awe-inspiring to absolutely hilarious (think: the infamous potato salad campaign) have taken the fundraising world by storm. Somewhere along the way, crowdfunding has become a staple strategy for individual fundraisers and nonprofit organizations … Continue reading 5 Crowdfunding Trends That Are Here to Stay
Greetje den Holder — February 10, 2017 Follow @GdenHolder— February 10, 2017 Some people seem to believe that crowdfunding is an easy way to get funding for your business idea. However, more crowdfunding campaigns fail than succeed. As Nermin Hajdarbegovic says: “For every Oculus Rift, there are literally hundreds of utterly asinine ideas vying for … Continue reading How to Avoid Embarrassing Crowdfunding Fails
Stacey Williams — January 26, 2017 Follow @stwillia— January 26, 2017 Crowdfunding has revolutionized the way entrepreneurs raise money. The industry provides an alternative to venture capital funding and traditional bank loans, raising billions of dollars for artists, nonprofits and startups every year. Even though it’s easily accessible, crowdfunding still requires some preparation. Most fundraisers … Continue reading How to Apply the 80/20 Rule to Crowdfunding
Stacey Williams — December 1, 2016 Follow @stwillia— December 1, 2016 Every personal crowdfunding campaign looks the same. A friend needs emergency medical treatment. A filmmaker wants to complete his documentary. A family pet needs lifesaving surgery. Each campaigner has a different need but their motivations are the same – get help. Yet, every campaign … Continue reading 5 Actionable Tips to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
by Cam Secore Follow @camsecoreSeptember 9, 2016 In the past, funding a project was a rigid and difficult system that required you to either borrow a significant amount of money from a bank, hope to secure angel investors or commit to the tricky world of begging businesses and investors for money. While these methods are … Continue reading How Crowdfunding Has Lowered The Barrier For Entry
