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Fee-Free Crowdfunding: Too Good to Be True? - http://www.crowdclan.com

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From http://www.crowdclan.com 1965 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on June 8, 2014 7:43 pm

An interesting development has now added a third option. Touted as “crowd-gifting,” this model wholeheartedly embraces fee-free crowdfunding, promising 100% of contributions to filmmakers, authors, and activists. To find such a model, swing by dana.io, a rewards-based portal striving to “lower [the Read More

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The Move Toward Crowdfunding Means Good Things for Small Businesses

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From http://blog.corpnet.com 1968 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on June 8, 2014 6:20 pm

Could crowdfunding be a viable source of financing for your small business? It's becoming a more popular choice as regulations lighten up. Read More

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New Rules Make SBA Loans Easier to Obtain

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From http://blog.corpnet.com 1970 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on June 6, 2014 7:38 pm

Thanks to some new regulations from the SBA, it may be a little easier to apply for and secure a business loan. Read More

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Use Private Equity Funds to Grow Your Business

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From http://theresourcefulceo.com 1969 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on June 6, 2014 7:35 pm

Per the Private Equity Growth Council, in 2013 there were 2,797 private equity firms in the U.S., a large increase since 2000. How do you access these funds? Read More

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5 Tips for Saving Money That You Haven't Tried Yet - SmallBizClub

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From http://smallbizclub.com 1968 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on June 5, 2014 7:55 am

Small savings can often lead to large differences in the bottom line of any business, which is why so many business owners consistently look for creative ways to save money. Check out these 5 tips for ways to save money that you may not have tried yet. Read More

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7 Ways To Market Your Crowdfunding Campaign On Twitter

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From https://www.headfunder.com 1974 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on May 30, 2014 4:41 am

Crowdfunding is an excellent way for small businesses to raise capital! This new style of raising capital allows you to spread awareness of your business, service, or product. Marketing on twitter is crucial to your campaign's success. Here are 7 tips to market your campaign effectively on Twitter! Read More

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How Interviews Boost Crowdfunding Marketing!

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From http://www.crowdclan.com 1975 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on May 29, 2014 5:17 pm

Interviews can reveal how much a project means to its creator, where the person found the idea, as well as a project’s big vision. Sometimes, when crowdfunding a single goal, supporters miss that “bigger picture.” Exposing these elements improves crowdfunding promotion, yes, but it also reveals the Read More

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Marketing Tips For Your Crowdfunding Campaign

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From http://www.crowdfundingcampaignpromotion.com 1975 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on May 29, 2014 5:17 pm

Consider anybody within your online network as a potential investor. The best way to get your network involved is through varies social media pages and SMS messaging. If you have their phone number shoot off a text message or even pick up the phone and make some calls (some people still do this) te Read More

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Crowdfunding Promotion Tactics

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From http://www.crowdfundingcampaignpromotion.com 1975 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on May 27, 2014 7:27 am

Crowdfunding Promotion Tactics 101!
You can start as many Kickstarter campaigns as you please. However, if you do not let people know about them there is a slim chance that your goal will be met. Your campaign has to be active, so the chances of it being funded increase. Therefore, today we are go Read More

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Reward Based Crowdfunding: What Equity Projects Can Learn

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From http://www.crowdclan.com 1983 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on May 17, 2014 12:37 am

As much as equity crowdfunding stems from the rewards model, the purpose and approach of each differ greatly. For one, rewards-based crowdfunding primarily develops a concept or product, whereas equity projects need to have already gained traction in order to entice investors. Read More