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This All-in-One Travel Jacket Is Approaching $1 Million on Kickstarter

Available as a sweatshirt, blazer, windbreaker or bomber, BauBax has everything from a built-in neck pillow and gloves to earphone holders and a drink pocket.

By Catherine Clifford

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4 Tips to Set You Up for Crowdfunding Success

By John Swanciger

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Considering Crowdfunding? Why You Need a Strong Business Plan First.

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Crowdfunding Is More Like ‘Crowd-Frauding’

By Vin Gupta

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How Taylor Swift Changed Another Tech Company’s Policy

A $50,000 donation from T. Swift inspired GoFundMe to increase its donation limit – a move that will probably only affect millionaires.

By Kate Taylor

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These ‘Dressy’ Sweatpants Are Killing It on Kickstarter

The menswear brand Public Rec was launched by a sweatpants aficionado on a mission to make loungewear look less like PJs.

By Catherine Clifford

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Doppler Labs, the Earbud Maker That Wants to Change the Way You Hear, Raises $17 Million

The wearable tech company also recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign.

By Nina Zipkin

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Crowdfunding Greece’s Bailout: Is It Practical?

Thom Feeny's campaign is simple enough, but its execution isn't cut and dried.

By Carly Okyle

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The Most Important Thing You Must Do as a Hardware Startup

You can't develop your product while living in a cave. Instead, "pre-sell" it via crowdfunding and email marketing.

By John Teel

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Girl Scouts Raise $250,000 After Rejecting Donor Who Didn’t Want Funds to Go to Transgender Scouts

The Western Washington state chapter of the youth organization has piggy-backed on growing awareness and acceptance of what it means to be transgender.

By Catherine Clifford

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Can One Man and an Indiegogo Campaign Save a Country?

Tired of political posturing, a Londoner hopes to bail out Greece using the power of the people.

By Carly Okyle

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Will Equity Crowdfunding Buyers Be Able to Sell Their Shares?

Buyers, beware. While private-company shares can now be bought relatively easily, selling them will likely prove more difficult.

By Scott Shane

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6 Ways to Use Crowdfunding for Product Development

Instead of going through the tedious and costly traditional route of market research, more entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding for product-market fit.

By David Drake

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The Numbers Behind Non-Profit Crowdfunding (Infographic)

Just how effective are crowdfunding platforms for non-profit organizations? Check out these statistics and decide for yourself.

By Carly Okyle

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5 Tips for Launching a Non-Profit Campaign on Kickstarter

Isabel Sheinman, director of business development at Library for All, shares strategies for success on the crowdfunding platform.

By Laura Entis

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Etsy Dips a Toe Into Crowdfunding for Makers

The Brooklyn-based online craft marketplace is testing out a pilot program that allows makers to raise money for production costs.

By Catherine Clifford

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Sick of Sitting? Tired of Standing? Take a Load Off With This ‘Leaning’ Desk.

Forget leaning in. It's time to lean back. With this recliner behind you, you can slouch on the job like you mean it.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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In Landmark Move, FTC Takes Action Against Kickstarter Campaign Fraud

A project creator was charged with using 'unfair or deceptive acts' to raise more than $120,000 on the crowdfunding platform, which he allegedly spent on personal expenses.

By Laura Entis

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4 Tips to Use Crowdfunding to Make Startup Dreams a Reality

Like any fundraising campaign, using these platforms requires much thought and effort.

By Zach Cutler

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These New Earbuds Let You Adjust the Volume of Everything Around You

Doppler Labs' new invention can help you turn down the volume of a concert in real time.

By Nina Zipkin

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7 Tips on How to Do Accounting For a Kickstarter Campaign

Yup, Uncle Sam knows all about crowdfunding, and he's coming after you if you don't pay those taxes.

By Jared Hecht

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The Maker of This Invention Kit Wants You to See the World as Your Playground

Jay Silver's first Makey Makey invention kit raised more than half a million dollars on Kickstarter. His second kit, called the Makey Makey GO, has raised more than $120,000 so far.

By Catherine Clifford