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It can be tough to get a social enterprise off the ground. Green business owners may find it tough to qualify for traditional loans (not to mention the paperwork), and borrowing money from friends and family has its own set of problems. An intriguing option for social entrepreneurs is crowdfunding: leveraging the power of the Internet and social networks to raise funds.

Crowdfunding can work with all types of businesses (as well as projects, art, expeditions, etc.) It’s important to have a good story, a polished idea, and lots of marketing savvy to get a project funded. Here are a few tips we’ve developed after scouring the Internet for success stories.

 

To read the full, original article click on this link: 5 Tips to Make Crowdfunding Work For You | Green Marketing TV