crowdfunding 101: advice from 12 small business owners

Crowdfunding 101: Advice From 12 Small Business Owners

Little Rock Urban Farming, Little Rock, AR

We asked 12 successful crowdfunding small business owners, “What is the best way to succeed in a crowdfunding campaign?”

Relate to people with your story and spread the word!

This Must Be Kismet (Convertible Kid's Clothing), Chicago, IL

Be consistent, positive and passionate!

Esta-Joy's Kitchen, New York, NY

Engage your network of friends and

family!

Dechets a l'Or, Queens, NY

Get all of your friends and family involved in your business from the beginning and tell a

compelling personal story!

Kuli Kuli, Oakland, CA

Be honest and earnest!

Gothic Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

BridgeSet Sound, Philadelphia, PA

You have to generate

excitement!

Communicate with your community!

Out of the Box Collective, Chatsworth, CA

Live 2 Learn Differently Inc, Brandon, FL

Be honest and find

people whom support your

mission!

Be persistent in reaching out to your network and beyond!

The Fresh Connection, Brooklyn, NY

Farm to Fork Catering, Louisville, KY

Tell your story with

enthusiasm and

passion!

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

The Founding Moms, Oak Park, IL

The most powerful way to

succeed in a crowdfunding campaign is:

People!

Kiva Zip is a community of people crowdfunding 0% interest microloans to

small business owners

Banana Manna, Greenville, SC

The Kiva Zip community envisions a world where human

relationships are restored into the heart

of the financial system

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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

Project your vision. Gain credibility and trust. Build your future.

Social Club Grooming Company, Detroit, MI

Wild Haven Fiber Company, Milwaukee, WI

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