GoldieBlox: From Kickstarter to Macy’s Parade
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Debbie Sterling takes some time to discuss how her Kickstarter campaign for GoldieBlox raised double the amount needed for launching her toy and...
Ways to Stay Sane through Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding definitely has its up moments, but there is a price to every success story. For those who are directly involved with a crowdfunding...
Pros and Cons of Bioengineered Foods
Many people are rightfully concerned about how the food they are eating was created. Although the debate on bioengineered foods and labeling them has...
How to Manage Failures
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These successful entrepreneurs discuss what it takes to move past failure and grow your business idea into a success. Some of the primary...
3 Ways You Should Be Crowdfunding Right Now
We often think of the crowdfunding concept as a rewards-based platform. With the success of platforms like Kickstarter, it is understandable to think this...
Desalination Plants Pros and Cons
People and animals need to have fresh water to drink. With a world that is made up of 70% water, this shouldn't be much...
Is Your Idea Great or Terrible
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Getting an idea is one thing, but finding a good idea is another. Several strategies are discussed that help you to determine the...
5 Common Crowdfunding Mistakes To Avoid
Why do some crowdfunding campaigns get funded in their first few days while others limp to the finish line without success? Getting pumped up...
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Pros and Cons
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis is the term given to the process of removing a single cell from an embryo during the IVF process so...
Why a Personal Brand is Important
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A panel of entrepreneurs discuss how a personal brand can serve your business and if it is necessary to build one or not....
Using Video to Make Crowdfunding Campaigns Stand Out
Whether you're trying to make a great bowl of potato salad or you have a new idea about coleslaw that might get the crowdfunding...
Health Reimbursement Arrangement Pros and Cons
Because of the higher costs of healthcare today, many people are given the option to take advantage of a health reimbursement arrangement. These accounts...
Key to Building a Million-Dollar Startup in One Year
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Sujan Patel from 'When I work' shares how to develop the proper strategies for monetizing your business and growing it within the first...
7 Ways to Spot a Con Artist on Kickstarter
With delivery rates of less than 20% on some crowdfunding sites and millions of dollars at stake, it is becoming more important than ever...
Artificial Reefs Pros and Cons
Wildlife in the sea need to have reefs in order to thrive. Many of the natural reefs that have been called home for many...
3 Most Important Customer Rewards
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Nir Eyal explains the three different reward types for customers during this recent keynote speech. With these tips you can more easily identify...
Getting Your Kickstarter Campaign In Local Media
If you want your crowdfunding campaign to get local exposure, you're going to need the local press to cover the campaign in some way....
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Pros and Cons
Will the Earth still be able to keep producing fossil fuels to support the modern societies that are based on them? That's a question...
Crowdfunding Tips for Medical Expenses
For Americans especially, medical expenses are spiraling out of control. Massive bills mean that bankruptcy can happen with just one bout of ill health....
Cloning Extinct Animals Pros and Cons
There are a number of fascinating animals that have become extinct over the years on our planet. From the dodo bird to the great...