Category Archives: Fund Raising Trends

The Difference Between a Money Cushion and Emergency Fund

Lauren Bowling — January 23, 2017 — January 23, 2017 For most people saving money may seem like a low priority. Our brains are usually too tuned in to the instant gratification of spending, but having a money cushion and an emergency fund are an important part of your financial well-being. Wait a minute, I … Continue reading The Difference Between a Money Cushion and Emergency Fund →

8 Ways to Fund Your Startup

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Personal Branding Blog — January 6, 2017 — January 6, 2017 Running your own business is a great way to experience career flexibility and financial independence. While it’s an idea that has crossed nearly everyone’s mind at one point or another, very few actually capitalize on such thoughts. There are a number of common barriers … Continue reading 8 Ways to Fund Your Startup →

7 Tips to Get Your Business Idea Funded this 2017

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Alan Rita — January 6, 2017 — January 6, 2017 2017 is the time for your business idea to take flight. In a world connected by the internet, you can get a hold of everything and everyone you need to pursue your entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether it’s a tool for self-managing your finances or resources for … Continue reading 7 Tips to Get Your Business Idea Funded this 2017 →

How to Prepare for a Successful Year-End Fundraising Campaign

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by John HaydonOctober 1, 2016 This past weekend my son and I went camping with the local Boy Scout troop. There’s a camping trip every single month and the Scouts are totally in charge of planning and preparation. The scouts develop meal plans, assign roles and responsibilities for each patrol, and pretty much prepare for … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Successful Year-End Fundraising Campaign →

Startup Fundraising Strategy

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by Phil Morettini Follow @TechnologyGuySeptember 20, 2016 Almost every company goes through it, except for the fortunate few. Some people have gone through it multiple times. While never easy, raising money for a second or third company (assuming success the first time!) is a picnic, compared to the first time. Let’s look at what I … Continue reading Startup Fundraising Strategy →

Tour of Texas: Cars, Insurance, E-commerce & Cloud Demo Day

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Angela Shah Greetings, readers. We’re mixing up the usual rotation of roundup news to bring you an innovation “Tour of Texas”—stories on venture capital activity, startup re-branding, e-commerce, and a study of entrepreneurship—from around the state’s major metro areas. Austin: —The Zebra has set its sights on the murky confines of the insurance industry. Founder … Continue reading Tour of Texas: Cars, Insurance, E-commerce & Cloud Demo Day →

19 Psychological Tactics for Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns

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Nick KolendaJuly 29, 2015 Crowdfunding is painful. With standard conversions, people receive value immediately. They buy your product. Then they receive your product. Done and done. That’s not crowdfunding. With crowdfunding, the end product doesn’t even exist. You need to convince people to give you money for something that they won’t receive for months (and … Continue reading 19 Psychological Tactics for Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns →