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There are an infinite number of ways one can start a business. There also seems to be an infinite number of things that can go wrong during the business startup phase. Fortunately, there are also many ways to fund a startup. One method you may not have considered is crowdfunding.

Crowdfunding has its roots in charity work, and indeed works similar to a public television pledge drive. You put out a certain amount you want to raise for your business and family, friends and acquaintances pledge as much or as little as they want until the goal is reached. This differs from using an angel investor or microloan because your funding comes from several different sources.

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