Kick-start Your Crowdfunding Campaign

Kick-start Your Crowdfunding Campaign BY http://www.3d-innovations.com/

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt DisneyConcept 3D Printing So you have an idea that you believe it viable and would be acrowdfunding success but are unsure where to begin. At this stage in the game youprobably have thousands of questions running through your mind. What would be mycrowdfunding goal? How do I find a manufacturer? Is a prototype necessary? Wheredo I turn for packaging design?While setting up your crowdfunding campaign is exhilarating, it is critical that you arewell prepared. Below are points to consider as you are preparing to launch yourcampaign..

While setting up your crowdfunding campaign is exhilarating, it is critical that you arewell prepared. Below are points to consider as you are preparing to launch yourcampaign.1. Don’t Underestimate Product Costs. One major issue facing new inventors is howeasy it can be to underestimate the actual cost of bringing a product to market.Crowdfunding is typically an all or nothing funding approach, so depressing thefunding goal is a common error. Without a proper funding target you are creatingfuture issues and doing a major disservice to you and your investors. A way to combatthis is by having a professional analyze your designs and provide you with an estimateon the actual manufacturing costs. This proactive approach not only helps with yourcampaign, but it also proves to investors that you are serious and well prepared.2. Prototype. Your product should be prototyped. This stage lets you work out anydesign challenges and ensures that your product is in fact viable and able to bemanufactured. It also helps define product costs, create marketing material, file apatent and gain customer feedback before manufacturing begins.

3. Details, Details, Details. Really put time and effort into the information you sharewith potential investors. Show them your initial development timeline and prototypechanges. Explain how you have overcome certain challenges and how this hasprepared you for the journey that is ahead.4. Invest in Marketing. A video on our crowdfunding page is a must-have. You don’tneed to invest in a big marketing firm but you do need a quality video and productimages. Check around with friends and colleagues to see if they know someone thatcan help or reach out to freelance marketers for assistance.5. Patent Protection. It is always a good idea to think about some form of intellectualproperty protection before placing your idea on a crowdfunding website. Mostpotential investors want you to succeed but there are those few that may want to stealyour idea. Research patent protection through the USPTO and/or take some time tochat with a licensed patent attorney.

Have additional questions about launching your crowdfunding campaign? Please feelfree to send your questions our way at info@3d-innovations.com________3D Innovations is a full service 3D Engineering/Design company – from the 3D Designto a fully functional 3D Prototype & Product.

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