Crowdfunding, Any advice?

By : Growing Business
Published 27th September 2013 |
Read latest comment - 29th September 2013

Hi,

I am thinking of setting up a few other business ventures. One potential pitfall is funding running out in the first few months. I have looked at lots of ways to raise money and a new method which keeps on popping up is crowdfunding. Does anyone know what the success rates are for this, I mean how often is the funding actually raised? Keep in mind I am planning lost of different methods of funding, so I wouldn't just use crowdfunding. But maybe that could raise 10,000 out of the 50,000 I need if you understand me. Any advice at all is welcome.

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I think crowd funding is superb and have used it myself. If you have a genuine business plan, thought through, which will stand professional scrutiny then crowd funding is a good and straight forward option. You can look at equity versions, where the crowd own part of your company, or a straight forward loan which is made up by contributions of lots of investors.

But there are cons. Information is public, your business plans will be open to public scrutiny, with the risk of negative as well as positive feedback, which could affect your credibility if not done right. Not something to be rushed into, but well thought out, with good preparation, it is a good modern way to raise funds.

Steve Richardson
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