Whether you invented a solution to a problem you were having or simply sourcing funds for the next big startup, crowdfunding has become the go-to investment vehicle for many project creators. Brands, individuals, artists and other creatives are succeeding with their Kickstarter campaign–the successful ones gain new fans and customers via the platform: Crowdfunding platforms […]
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Your website is the front line of your online sales team. Some businesses don’t consider that their business’ website is this important, instead they think that their website is just a necessary evil of being in business and just ‘tick the box’ of having one. This attitude often means that they end up with a […]
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Once your crowdfunding campaign has finished on one of the popular crowdfunding websites, your task is to then reward those who have helped you, with the products you’ve promised. Rewards offered by those crowdfunding, commonly include DVDs, clothes, posters, toys and games though there are some very creative ideas you can try. These highly successful […]
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Whether a customer makes a purchase or not, is dependent on the experience they have when interacting with your business. If they speak to a rude customer assistant or sales person or they find your store is messy, then it is less likely that they will make a purchase. The same can be said when […]
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Looking to fund a new project through Kickstarter? Crowdfunding is a great way to get an idea off the ground, but what you may not know is that there are other, similar sites that you can use to raise the capital you need–even funding on your own self-hosted site. Some work more or less exactly […]
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What You Need to Know about Harmonized System Code? So you want to import or export a product? Maybe do a bit of drop shipping? Great! It’s an amazing way to build a business and take advantage of the price differences between countries and exploit weaknesses in your own market. But if you’re going to […]
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Getting ready to initiate a new crowdfunding campaign? There are plenty of different platforms on which to launch your project, and it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Kickstarter and Indiegogo are but a starting point. You could also go with sites like Crowdfunder, RocketHub, Crowdrise, Fundable, AngelList and others. […]
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Business growth is important, especially if you are an ecommerce company. The industry is growing rapidly and competition is tough, even without counting the new ecommerce companies that are started every week. To ensure that your growth is sustainable and effective, it is always best to have a carefully considered strategy. This is even more […]
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Crowdfunding is a great way to validate and get funding for your project idea. But your work doesn’t end the moment you’ve met your campaign goals. Whether you choose the Kickstarter or Indiegogo platform–or both with the InDemand option, delivering your product should be top of mind. You need to start thinking about how to deliver the […]
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Is crowdfunding really worth it? When one hears stories like that of the Zano pocket drone, one wonders if the gamble that is crowdfunding, is really worth it. The crowdfunding world is so rife with stories of backers getting losing their investments, that it’s almost enough to give up on backing projects. In 2013, the […]
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