Kickstarter is taking a lot of people by surprise with its recent announcement that it's re-incorporating as a public benefit corporation. The company offers a reason behind the move.
Equity crowdfunding -- selling "shares" of your startup through crowdfunding to raise funds may sound like an intriguing idea but it's not without risks.
Red meat lovers, rejoice! ButcherBox will deliver a box of grass-fed beef every month. The company's founder says he was tired of buying low-quality cuts of meat from grocery stores.
Thinking of creating your company's logo but a little overwhelmed by the thought of it not being good enough? This may be a job for crowdsourcing. Lots of designers are ready now to craft your company's logo and keep you on budget in the process.
For some small businesses and startups, crowdfunding to raise capital may be the best way to get off the ground. Then again, this means of raising capital is not for everyone. Here are five businesses that could benefit from crowdfuding.
You've probably never heard of crowdfunding like this before. Imagine you could invest in valuable art work with others for a fraction of what it might cost to buy it yourself. Your purchases could then be stored as their value increased with the possibility of selling it in the future.
If you're skeptical of crowdfunding sites or projects that are crowdfunded, you're not alone. When projects go bust and supporters are left without a refund on their cash, skepticism only grows. That's what happened to those who supported a proposed board game.
The sleep deprived who use a CPAP machine at night to help them breathe and get a decent night's sleep may be relieved to see a new device reach the market. The Airing micro cordless CPAP machine is gaining some traction in an Indiegogo campaign now. It doesn't require cumbersome wires and fits right inside the nostrils.
How many times has this happened to you? A phone call distracts your cooking efforts and your hard work is spoiled. Say goodbye to burned food with a device developers say guarantees the perfect cooking temperature accurate to within less than a degree. Learn more about this interesting technology here.
Remember when phones simply placed and received calls? That's what Light Phone does ... and that's about it. And for less than $100, it could be just what you need. Unfortunately, Light Phone isn't expected until next summer.
This magnetic loose-leaf tea brewer from Imbue takes the mess out of putting the kettle on. The startup's Kickstarter campaign is in full swing and you can be at the ground level for less than $30!
Nexpaq uses tile modules that create a case for your smartphone. The tiles can boost your phone's hardware. Unknowns about the company behind it, however, should raise eyebrows.
