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July 30, 2013 01:00 pm GMT

How to Minimize Risk When Crowdfunding on Kickstarter

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To date, more than $680 million has been raised on Kickstarter, as crowdfunding becomes an increasingly viable option for startups to raise much-needed funds without the help of VCs, angels or banks.

For a young, bootstrapping startup, crowdfunding is often seen as fast money that will help you build out the product or app you and your team have always dreamed about. Whether or not a project ultimately reaches its funding goals, it’s still relatively quick and easy to post your pitch and see what happens.

See also: How the 'Biggest Scam in Kickstarter History' Almost Worked

However, amid all of the hype and excitement surrounding crowdfunding, some of the less glamorous (but extremely important) aspects of running a business often go overlooked — particularly taxes and liability Read more...

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