5 Myths About Crowd-funding – Debunked
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Crowdfunding is now considered as one of the more exciting developments in small business, offering a viable alternative to traditional financing. Here are some of the serious and weird crowdfunding theories that may affect the campaign:
1) “I’ll only crowd-fund part of the money I need.”
2) Use your friends to start funding off.
3) Your pitch doesn’t need to be as thorough.
4) The public is easier to please.
5) Crowdfunding is less risky than a traditional investment approach.
SOURCE LINK:http://smallbusiness.uprinting.com/five-myths-crowd-funding-debunked/
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdfunding-knowledge, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, knowledge
Read More →7 tips for launching a Kickstarter campaign
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Here are the seven tips for launching a Kickstarter campaign:
1: Research what works.
2: Make your page as potent and efficient as possible.
3: Think carefully and strategically about your reward structure.
4: Get honest feedback on your campaign before launching.
5: Identify your base and “street team,” and reach out to them ahead of time.
6: Develop a strategy for getting the word out and follow through.
7: Build and reinforce your community of supporters.
SOURCE LINK:http://www.rsquaredcomicz.com/2013/03/12/7-tips-for-launching-a-kickstarter-campaign/
Tags: advice, crowdfunding, crowdfunding-knowledge, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, fundraising, kickstarter, tips
Read More →Bill Dawson – EnterpriseCorp Crowdfunding
Provides relevant knowledge on crowdfunding, the new type of investing.
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdfunding-knowledge, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, jobs-act
Read More →HopeMob: Revolutionizing Charity Giving With Online Crowd Funding
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Members of the HopeMob staff are working hard to set their organization apart from other crowdfunding programs, by connecting people in need with members of their online community who have the resources to help – whether it is writing a story, or donating time and money.
“With most crowdfunding programs, people are really on their own,” said Shaun King, CEO and Founder of HopeMob, who believes he’s been called to use technology to make the world a better place. “We come alongside people and help them, and we see it through to fruition.”
SOURCE LINK:http://www.christianpost.com/news/hopemob-revolutionizing-charity-giving-with-online-crowd-funding-91538/
Tags: charity-giving, crowdfunding, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, engagement, hopemob, technology
Read More →ExplorationFunder connects Accredited Investors with high quality natural resource companies
ExplorationFunder’s stunning web-based platform helps solve these pain points in the capital raising process. These include deal sourcing and investor sourcing; standardized company profiles with rich infographic modules to quickly relay complex data; and leveraging the power of social networking to empower community management as a means to better identify and vet opportunities and quickly expose bad actors.ExplorationFunder sees itself as more than just a platform for raising capital, and its broader goal is to become the ‘Facebook for natural resources companies’.
SOURCE:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/explorationfunder-connects-accredited-investors-with-high-quality-natural-resource-companies-194796781.html
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, equity-crowdfunding, equity-based-crowdfunding-platform
Read More →Crowdfunding a Kickstarter Campaign With Michael Laine Part 5 of 5
This video includes the basic of crowdfunding, and pertains to the after actions of the campaign.
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdfunding-knowledge, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, knowledge
Read More →Vancouver’s Fundrazr Hits $20 Million in Donations
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The range of causes highlighted by crowdfunding website-Fundrazr speaks to the needs it answers that Kickstarter and Indiegogo won’t.Kickstarter doesn’t allow charity,cause or “fund my life” drives—and even when people do make it through the loopholes, the all-or-nothing funding requirement creates a large risk. Indiegogo allows for campaigns like Fundrazr’s, but takes twice as much off the top as Fundrazr does if the campaign fails.Educational campaigns are just one slice of the pie; many successful campaigns are for health bills,particularly in the United States, and internationally people are willing to donate very generously for the well-being of animals.
SOURCE LINK:http://www.techvibes.com/blog/fundrazr-hits-20-million-in-donations-2013-02-28?goback=%252Egmr_1985057%252Egde_1985057_member_218587291
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdfunding-platform, crowdsource, crowdsourced, crowdsourcing, donation, fundrazr, social-fundraising-platform
Read More →Crowd Funding Successfully – Microsoft ThinkNext Accelerator
In depth discussion on strategies and tactics for successfully executing a crowdfunding campaign.
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdfunding-strategy, crowdfunding-tactics, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, microsoft
Read More →Rebirth Financial Launches Nationally- Small Businesses Across America Now Have A Better Way to Secure A Loan
Rebirth Financial, Inc. today announced the nationwide launch of its successful small business lending-program. Since launching in 2010,Rebirth Financial has helped hundreds of small businesses in Louisiana and Tennessee gain access to millions of dollars in loans.
“I am extremely proud that Rebirth Financial is now able to help small businesses across the country.For the last two years,we have been getting daily calls from entrepreneurs in all 50 states,asking when Rebirth Financial will be able to help them,”said Chonchol Gupta, CEO of Rebirth Financial.”I am happy to tell the entrepreneurs of America that today, help is on the way.”
SOURCE:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rebirth-financial-launches-nationally–small-businesses-across-america-now-have-a-better-way-to-secure-a-loan-193314501.html
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, loan
Read More →YouveGotFunds Asks Shark Tank or Crowdfunding?
With Crowdfunding, a project’s success is not limited to 5 highly paid Sharks wanting equity of a company or a 5% royalty paid in perpetuity. Instead, the project creator is in control. They create the “pitch”. They determine their financial goals and decide how the funds will be spent. Contributions come in all sizes.
SOURCE:http://www.pr.com/press-release/474446
Tags: crowdfunding, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, global, global-funding, innovation, youvegotfunds
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