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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
Photo: Flick (CC: mrhayata)
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
Learn more about Kiva Zip