Crowdfunding Tips From Entrepreneurs
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Crowdfunding 101: Advice From 12 Small Business Owners
Little Rock Urban Farming, Little Rock, AR
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We asked 12 successful crowdfunding small business owners, “What is the best way to succeed in a crowdfunding campaign?”
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Relate to people with your story and spread the word!
This Must Be Kismet (Convertible Kid's Clothing), Chicago, IL
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Be consistent, positive and passionate!
Esta-Joy's Kitchen, New York, NY
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Engage your network of friends and
family!
Dechets a l'Or, Queens, NY
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Get all of your friends and family involved in your business from the beginning and tell a
compelling personal story!
Kuli Kuli, Oakland, CA
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Be honest and earnest!
Gothic Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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BridgeSet Sound, Philadelphia, PA
You have to generate
excitement!
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Communicate with your community!
Out of the Box Collective, Chatsworth, CA
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Live 2 Learn Differently Inc, Brandon, FL
Be honest and find
people whom support your
mission!
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Be persistent in reaching out to your network and beyond!
The Fresh Connection, Brooklyn, NY
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Farm to Fork Catering, Louisville, KY
Tell your story with
enthusiasm and
passion!
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Be honest from the beginning and give reliable updates. Show yourself on a personal level and not just business. Sure, loaning
to your business helps the business but how does it make YOUR life better? How about the lives of your family?
8 Bit Bakeshop, Queens, NY
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The Founding Moms, Oak Park, IL
The most powerful way to
succeed in a crowdfunding campaign is:
People!
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Kiva Zip is a community of people crowdfunding 0% interest microloans to
small business owners
Banana Manna, Greenville, SC
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The Kiva Zip community envisions a world where human
relationships are restored into the heart
of the financial system
Photo: Flick (CC: mrhayata)
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Neu Root Farm, Racine, WI
Small business owners are economically empowered by
the strength of their character, rather than financially excluded
by their lack of collateral
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Project your vision. Gain credibility and trust. Build your future.
Social Club Grooming Company, Detroit, MI
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Wild Haven Fiber Company, Milwaukee, WI
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