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- RSS
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Fundraising for Your Next Web Project
Ask for Money from Strangers
One way you could go is ask for donations. If you have a current web site, dropping in a PayPal donate button might be a good way to go. This way people can give what they want to give to help you out. Chances are, unless you are really popular – this might not best way to go. People don’t give away money very easily.
Beg Your Family and Friends for Cash
Another route would be to borrow the money from somebody else. Look for a friend or family member that is loaded, and beg them the for money. If begging doesn’t work, then tell them they will get their money back as soon as you can get it back to them. Maybe even offer an investment bonus back to them, so they feel like they are getting something out of the deal.
Save the Money Up Yourself
Last method for fundraising I have is take it out of your own pocket. You could pick up a few extra jobs, so you have a little more money in hand or you could set back a little cash from each paycheck till you have reached the amount of money you need to start. This way might take longer, but you don’t owe anybody anything and it gives you plenty of time to plan you project out before spending a penny.