9 crowdfunding ideas to try now

Here’s a look at some fun local events that may help you raise money for your business venture.

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If you’re launching a B2C business, you could create a workshop focused on your area of expertise, such as showing people how to make beauty products, take great photos, or train their dogs.

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If your business idea or project is community-focused and serves an important unmet need, you might be able to get a local musician or band to donate their time for the event.

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Participants would pay a fee to participate, which would go towards your fundraising. You could provide prizes to winners without spending too much of your budget

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If your business has a positive, community-focused mission, you may be able to raise money by hosting a local walkathon, hikeathon, or runathon.

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9 crowdfunding ideas to try now

Here’s a look at some fun local events that may help you raise money for your business venture.

If you’re launching a B2C business, you could create a workshop focused on your area of expertise, such as showing people how to make beauty products, take great photos, or train their dogs.

Host Workshops

If your business idea or project is community-focused and serves an important unmet need, you might be able to get a local musician or band to donate their time for the event.

Put on A Local Concert

Participants would pay a fee to participate, which would go towards your fundraising. You could provide prizes to winners without spending too much of your budget

Host A Game Competition

If your business has a positive, community-focused mission, you may be able to raise money by hosting a local walkathon, hikeathon, or runathon.

Get People Running, Walking, or Hiking

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