{"product_id":"crowdfund-investing-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Crowdfund Investing For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSherwood Neiss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJason W. Best\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eZak Cassady-Dorion\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe easy way to get started in crowdfund investing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrowdfund investing (CFI) is going to be the next big thing on Wall Street. U.S. investment banks, brokerage houses, and law firms are gearing up for the creation and regulation of new financial products that will be available to the general public starting in early 2013. The introduction of these products will revolutionize the financing of small businesses and startups for these key reasons: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntrepreneurs and small business owners, who have had difficulty obtaining capital through traditional means (such as bank loans and angel investors) in recent years, will have access to investors around the world through social media.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor the first time, investors (so-called \u003ci\u003eunqualified investors\u003c\/i\u003e) will be able to purchase an equity stake in a business or new investment vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is overseeing the creation of online portals that will allow entrepreneurs and small investors to connect. When these portals go live in 2013, \u003ci\u003eCrowdfund Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will be on the front line to educate business owners, other entrepreneurs, and investors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eCrowdfund Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will walk entrepreneurs and investors, like yourself, through this new investing experience, beginning with explaining how and why CFI developed and what the 2012 JOBS says about CFI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrepreneurs will find out how much funding they can realistically raise through CFI; how to plan and launch a CFI campaign; how to manage the crowd after a campaign is successful; and how to work within the SEC's regulations at every stage. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Investors will discover: the benefits and risks of CFI;how much they can invest; how a CFI investment may fit into a broader investment portfolio; how to provide value to the business or project being funded; and how to bow out of an investment when the time is right. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrowdfund Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for long time investors and novice investors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat crowdfund investing is and how you can raise money for your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe risks and rewards of crowdfund investing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximizing the benefits and preventing fraud\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to rise above the crowd in crowdfund investing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you an investor or entrepreneur looking to get in on the newest big thing on Wall Street? \u003ci\u003eCrowdfund Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through this new investing experience, explaining everything you need to know about crowdfund investing: how much funding you can realistically raise; how to plan and launch a campaign; how to manage the crowd after a campaign is successful; and how to work within the SEC's regulations at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrowdfund Investing 101 -- get an overview of how this form of private equity or debt investment works and what the potential benefits are to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and investors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a plan -- find out how to present a solid business plan, define your financial needs, and prepare for a crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your campaign -- discover how to market your pitch, tap into your social networks, prepare for potential problems related to your campaign, and successfully complete a crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun with it -- grasp how to communicate clearly and regularly with your crowd, avoid mistakes that could lead your investors to revolt, and keep your investors happy even when your plans are delayed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut the I in investor -- get the 4-1-1 on how to measure risk and thoroughly examine opportunities available to you as a personal investor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the crowdfund investing concept evolved\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy crowdfund investing gained bipartisan support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on planning your crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate crowdfund investing opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices in crowdfund investing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSEC regulations you need to know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for building your crowd and your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline links to informative videos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat crowdfund investing is and how you can raise money for your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe risks and rewards of crowdfund investing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximizing the benefits and preventing fraud\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to rise above the crowd in crowdfund investing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you an investor or entrepreneur looking to get in on the newest big thing on Wall Street? \u003ci\u003eCrowdfund Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through this new investing experience, explaining everything you need to know about crowdfund investing: how much funding you can realistically raise; how to plan and launch a campaign; how to manage the crowd after a campaign is successful; and how to work within the SEC's regulations at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrowdfund Investing 101 -- get an overview of how this form of private equity or debt investment works and what the potential benefits are to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and investors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a plan -- find out how to present a solid business plan, define your financial needs, and prepare for a crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your campaign -- discover how to market your pitch, tap into your social networks, prepare for potential problems related to your campaign, and successfully complete a crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun with it -- grasp how to communicate clearly and regularly with your crowd, avoid mistakes that could lead your investors to revolt, and keep your investors happy even when your plans are delayed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut the \"I\" in investor -- get the 4-1-1 on how to measure risk and thoroughly examine opportunities available to you as a personal investor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the crowdfund investing concept evolved\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy crowdfund investing gained bipartisan support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on planning your crowdfund investing campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate crowdfund investing opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices in crowdfund investing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSEC regulations you need to know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for building your crowd and your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline links to informative videos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherwood Neiss\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJason W. 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