We live in the age of the entrepreneur. And, thanks to the number of crowdfunding platforms available, it’s possible for anyone to launch a business idea, product, or concept without access to traditional resources. Nonetheless, it will take more than a great idea and a few strategies to successfully crowd-fund a campaign. Below are a few tips for generating a memorable and … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Build a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular method to access financial capital. Rewards-based crowdfunding is appealing as a way to raise funds without giving up equity or increasing your debt. But there are other benefits too. Using your social network to gain support for your business goals and engaging your customers in the success of your enterprise can have a … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding Can Launch Your Business
One of the largest challenges entrepreneurs face is getting funding for their great ideas. Women business owners struggle in spite of efforts by the government to create SBA and micro loan programs to help entrepreneurs’ access capital. The challenge is that even the SBA requires good credit, collateral, and an income source to repay the loan. If you are starting a company … [Read more...]
Raising Capital Through Crowdfunding
The search for capital has been significant among the business community. As the recession reared its ugly head in 2007 businesses started to see capital tightening up and were unable to get the standard loans and lines of credit they counted on for help with cash flow, equipment purchases and expansion. Large investors saw a crimp in their disposable cash as they had to shore … [Read more...]