Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.

Topic: Crowdfunding

Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money.

Key Takeaways:

• What is crowdfunding?

• How can crowdfunding help you finance your business?

• Mistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding campaign.

Speaker(s): Martin Short, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer

Fine Print:

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight. 
 
Pre-registration is required to receive the instructions to attend the workshop. 

 The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you. 

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.