March 6, 2013 0 comments Posted in: Business, Featured, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Technology

Crowdfunding Businesses and Startups: Expert Hints, Tips and Advice

Crowd funding and crowdsourcing are among today’s most popular topics with finance, corporate and consumer audiences looking to raise funds for new businesses, startups and projects, whether as non-profits or for-profit ventures. As one of today’s best-known crowdfunding speakers and experts, and the author of The Crowdfunding Bible, it’s yours truly’s great privilege to serve as a frequent authority and consultant on the topic. Predictably, we’re often called upon by the press and media to offer strategy and insights for those looking to launch campaigns, or provide more effective marketing, public relations (PR) and promotions efforts. Following, we’ve compiled some of our best insights and tips, as well as video seminars and workshops, for your convenience – here’s hoping all prove a great benefit to your efforts to raise money online via Kickstarter, Indiegogo, AngelList and other popular sites, services and social networks.

A Beginner’s Guide to Crowdfunding – http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/gear-up/a-beginners-guide-to-crowdfunding-20120517

Crowdfunding Businesses & Startups: The Ultimate Guide – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-steinberg/crowdfunding-businesses-a_b_2659523.html

How Musicians Can Raise $1 Million or More Online – http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/gear-up/amanda-palmer-on-crowdfunding-and-the-rebirth-of-the-working-musician-20120829

Crowd Funding Secrets: How to Build an Amazing Campaign – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-steinberg/crowdfunding-tips_b_1522723.html

Create Great Online Rewards for Fundraising Backers – http://www.inc.com/scott-steinberg/the-crowdfunding-bible-how-to-reward-investors.html

Crowdfunding for Non-Profits: Marketing, PR and Connecting with Donors – http://www.midwestmeetings.com/20/post/2013/01/crowdfunding-for-non-profits.html

10 Secrets of Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns – http://www.readwriteweb.com/start/2012/05/10-secrets-of-successful-crowdfunding-from-scott-steinberg.php

Video: Crowd Funding Expert Tips and Insights – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1jcPi9yklI&feature=plcp

Marketing and PR for Crowdfunding Campaigns – http://www.digitalinnovationgazette.com/feature/distribution/a_place_in_the_crowd/index.html#axzz20zpdAsb2

Is Crowd Funding The New Online Gold Rush? – http://www.readwriteweb.com/start/2012/06/why-crowdfunding-is-todays-goldrush.php

Podcast: The Future of Online Finance and Innovation – http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2012/05/mediatwits-50-facebook-face-plant-craig-newmark-poynter-crowdfunding-bible146.html

Hints, Tips and Strategies for Crowd Funding Your Business – http://m.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-digital/web-strategy/tips-to-score-crowdfunding-success/article4209513/?service=mobile