The Crowdsource Funding Services Handbook Raising the Money You Need to Fund Your Business, Project, or Invention Wiley Finance Series

Crowdsource funding is the new way to finance start–ups in a networked world Entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, artisans, or those who merely have a good idea for a business venture have a new and attainable means of securing capital to grow their dreams. Gone are the days when the only options to raise funds for a new business were venture capitalists, angel investors, or Wall Street. Web–based crowdfunding services are now plentiful and offer a variety of options for the aspiring entrepreneur. However, these services are not typically as well–understood as the more traditional means of raising capital. In The Crowdsource Funding Services Handbook , author Jason R. Rich offers a step–by–step overview of the various crowdsource funding services available on the Web, as well as the necessary documentation required to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign. Contains details on how to evaluate and select the best online platform for crowdfunding efforts Provides details on creating a business plan to the specifications require to raise capital via crowdfunding Provides an overview of the financial projections that will be required for a crowdfunding initiative Proposes a specific approach to creating a "pitch video" to succeed with a crowdsource funding campaign The Crowdsource Funding Services Handbook is a thorough, well–developed resource for those seeking to raise capital to start a business or fund the development of an innovative idea. Author and crowdfunding expert Jason R. Rich provides this definitive, hands–on guide to raising capital in the new economy.

JASON R. RICH (www.JasonRich.com) is the bestselling author of more than 55 books, as well as a frequent contributor to numerous national magazines, major daily newspapers, and popular websites. He has written extensively about online social networking and is the author of The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Business Online from Wiley.