As DIY website builders go, Squarespace has long been seen as the Neiman Marcus of the industry; a pricier, more elegant alternative to the likes of Wix and Weebly. This notion has always been something of an exaggeration, as Squarespace’s pricing and level of features don’t drastically differ from the offerings of the competition. However, […]
The rise of crowdfunding has been one of the more remarkable stories of the past decade. The leading crowdfunding platforms have sent billions of dollars to projects and causes that otherwise might never have seen the light of day. It is a form of fundraising that best encapsulates the way we live in this young, turbulent […]
Kickstarter has become the go-to means of financing a project for the modern-day media-savvy producer of technological, artistic, and cultural goods. The prospect of being able to tap into a community of moneyed consumers eager to get in on the ground floor of The Next Big Thing is a tempting one indeed. Especially when you consider […]
Crowdfunding has become a bona fide economic and cultural phenomenon over the last decade. A report from 2015 found that $34 billion had been raised to date through crowdfunding — a figure that has undoubtedly grown significantly in the time since. Crowdfunding’s public profile seems to grow by the day, with high-profile crowdfunding campaigns for medical […]
Over the course of the past decade, crowdfunding has come to play a key role in raising business capital. If you’re considering going the crowdfunding route in launching a startup business or securing funds to launch a new product, chances are high that you’ve looked into Kickstarter. They’re arguably the biggest name in the industry, […]
It is fair to say that the age of crowdfunding is upon us. Social media has burrowed into our brains and laid its glistening eggs, and it’s never been easier for individuals and small groups to attract attention. From small-time inventors to famous actors to angry conspiracy theorists, everybody seems to be leveraging the internet […]
Any entrepreneur will testify to the difficulty of securing capital for their businesses, particularly start-up businesses. Banks aren’t exactly known for being understanding or compassionate in assessing people’s worthiness to get a business loan. Especially in this post-recession climate, it’s only natural that entities offering smaller loans to those without perfect credit would rise in […]
Let’s say you’re an entrepreneur with a plan of action. You’re passionate about what you do and you’ve developed the schematics to launch your own venture. You’re got the skills, the drive, and the business plan. Now, all you need is some startup capital. To this end, you should have little trouble getting a business […]
You’re probably bored of hearing about the ascendancy of mobile internet use by now. Well, let me bore you a little further: StatCounter Global Stats found that in October 2016, “mobile and tablet devices accounted for 51.3% of internet usage worldwide in October compared to 48.7% by desktop.” The writing is on the wall. Mobile […]
Most of us think of eBay as a means to make a little extra cash on the side (although others may consider it only as a place where we can order those elusive early 90s-era Ninja Turtles action figures we’ve been looking for). The truth is, if you’re inclined to get serious on the selling […]
