Recently I wrote about a new funding source for entrepreneurs: crowdfunding. Right now, small businesses can raise money from the online crowd in exchange for a give-away, such as a product or service. Hopefully sometime in 2013 the rules and guidelines for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act should be approved, which will allow companies to give equity to crowdfunding investors in the U.S.
I was optimistic that this new funding tool would be used by women entrepreneurs to raise money. After all, women are great collaborators and communicators, both necessary skills if you are going to succeed at crowdfunding.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Can Crowdfunding Live Up to Its Potential for Women Entrepreneurs? - Forbes
