Kick-start Your Crowdfunding Campaign

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Kick-start Your Crowdfunding Campaign

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All our dreams can come true if we have the
courage to pursue them. Walt Disney Concept 3D
Printing So you have an idea that you believe it
viable and would be a crowdfunding success but
are unsure where to begin. At this stage in the
game you probably have thousands of questions
running through your mind. What would be my
crowdfunding goal? How do I find a manufacturer?
Is a prototype necessary? Where do I turn for
packaging design? While setting up your
crowdfunding campaign is exhilarating, it is
critical that you are well prepared. Below are
points to consider as you are preparing to launch
your campaign..
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While setting up your crowdfunding campaign is
exhilarating, it is critical that you are well
prepared. Below are points to consider as you are
preparing to launch your campaign. 1. Dont
Underestimate Product Costs. One major issue
facing new inventors is how easy 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
the funding goal is a common error. Without a
proper funding target you are creating future
issues and doing a major disservice to you and
your investors. A way to combat this is by having
a professional analyze your designs and provide
you with an estimate on the actual manufacturing
costs. This proactive approach not only helps
with your campaign, 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 any
design challenges and ensures that your product
is in fact viable and able to be manufactured. It
also helps define product costs, create marketing
material, file a patent and gain customer
feedback before manufacturing begins.
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3. Details, Details, Details. Really put time
and effort into the information you share with
potential investors. Show them your initial
development timeline and prototype changes.
Explain how you have overcome certain challenges
and how this has prepared you for the journey
that is ahead. 4. Invest in Marketing. A video
on our crowdfunding page is a must-have. You
dont need to invest in a big marketing firm but
you do need a quality video and product images.
Check around with friends and colleagues to see
if they know someone that can help or reach out
to freelance marketers for assistance. 5. Patent
Protection. It is always a good idea to think
about some form of intellectual property
protection before placing your idea on a
crowdfunding website. Most potential investors
want you to succeed but there are those few that
may want to steal your idea. Research patent
protection through the USPTO and/or take some
time to chat with a licensed patent attorney.
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Have additional questions about launching your
crowdfunding campaign? Please feel free to send
your questions our way at info_at_3d-innovations.com
________ 3D Innovations is a full service 3D
Engineering/Design company from the 3D Design
to a fully functional 3D Prototype Product.
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