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Launching your startup with crowdfunding


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So you’ve got this great idea for a business, but you’re just missing one key component to make it all happen: Funds. Capital. Money. Before you march down to the bank with portfolio in hand, take a look at an alternate source. Look to crowdfunding to launch that business or jump-start your next project.

Crowdfunding services like Indiegogo.com and other online platforms are a great alternative way to secure financial support for a new business or project. Sure, it’s a bit unconventional, or at least, less traditional than applying for and securing a bank loan, but it has its benefits.

Still, before you dive into the crowdfunding community, take a look at these tips to promote a successful venture:

Know your [Crowdfunding] neighbor

Take a look at other projects in the crowdfunding and see how they’re doing. Look at projects at are in different stages of development, and examine what’s working and what could be improved. In short, interact and ask questions.

Make yourself visible

If you’re new to the game, get out and make sure people can see you. If you’re looking for complete strangers to donate to your cause or idea, they’ll want to know something about you and your business. So spruce up that website, make sure your social media pages are appealing and updated with current information. There’s nothing worse that clicking on a link to your company’s Facebook page and seeing empty space.

You can also increase business and project visibility through post and publication. Post a blog or better yet, a series of blogs, highlighting your business or project. Give an interview and a firsthand account of how your vision is worth the investment.

Regardless of how you do it, make sure you’re polished and current. After all, you’re promoting (and selling) your idea, so put your best foot forward.

Gravity Software in The Record

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Gravity is the only accounting software built on the Microsoft Power Platform (aka Dynamics 365 CRM). Small to medium sized businesses have the distinct advantage of having their Financials and CRM fully integrated on one platform.

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