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We have had an incredible start to our crowdfunding life. Every month we are getting more and more projects coming online trying to crowd fund their way to glory. Thankfully, we seem to be getting nearly 40% of these projects funded. Every project is unique and offers a wonderful insight into the amazing creativity out there at the moment. We have had projects ranging from sports technology web streaming all the way through to a Milan fashion show project.
Interview with Olivia Cole: Her experience of crowdfunding.
Olivia Cole was campaigning to save The Travel Bookshop in Notting Hill; an independent bookshop that couldn’t afford the astronomical rent increase, and was therefore being sold off to become part of a wider bookshop chain.We asked her to talk to us about her experience of crowdfunding.
Our Five Favourite Projects For iPhone
An iPhone is a pretty cool accessory on its own; however there have been plenty of crowdfunding projects across the globe designing gadgets to enhance them further. Here we have our pick of some of the best crowdfunding projects we’ve seen for the iPhone. All five of them surpassed their targets and are currently well on their way!
Where Do The Most Creative Ideas Come From?
Though there are some ideas that can come to us like a bolt out of the blue, that is not to say that there is nothing you can do to help yourself along the way. And the truth is, the people who these brilliant ideas come to are often very prepared to receive them, whether they realise it or not. With just a few simple tips you’ll be well on your way to a more creative you, hopefully brimming with bright ideas!
10 Crowdfunding Tips: An Easy Way To Raise Money
As the saying goes, ideas are cheap, but the execution is expensive. This is exactly why crowdfunding has become such a hit; it enables people with brilliant ideas to showcase them in a risk free way, gain the support of the general public, and carry them out!
What makes a good pledge
If you want your project to get fully funded (which I’m hoping you do), then having good pledges is a key factor in determining whether or not your project gets all the ‘wonga’ it needs. So before you make any rash decisions and rush into uploading your project, be sure to follow these guidelines when determining what rewards you are going to offer your potential backers.